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For Vanguard’s 100th anniversary, the Athletics Department will be inducting the 2020 Hall of Fame class on Feb. 14 and 15. Instead of just one ceremony, the department will be hosting a weekend full of events. The Hall of Fame is a list of individual … [Read more] about Hall of Fame to Be Celebrated with Full Weekend
The Athletics Department has added two new sports this fall, men’s volleyball and wrestling, following significant growth in the department. Director of Athletics, Jeff Bussell, noted how the number of student-athletes has grown from 187 to 355 in just … [Read more] about Athletics Department grows and adds fall sports
Head Coach of the beach volleyball team, Kris Dorn, and Head Coach of the women’s volleyball team, Jennifer Dorn, are both influential parts of the university's community because of their involvement in the Athletic and Spiritual Formation … [Read more] about Married coaches use faith on and off court
The stunt team ended their regular season with a 10-game winning streak. The team competed against University of California, Davis and St. Mary's College during a two-day stunt tournament and came out victorious, achieving a 12-4 season record. Coach Leslie … [Read more] about Stunt team finishes season with 10-game winning streak
On Feb. 23, the track and field men’s 4x100 meter relay team the school record in their first competitive race together. Their 41.45 second time is the fastest in the NAIA and automatically qualified the team for Outdoor Nationals. The team consists of … [Read more] about Track and field relay team breaks school record
After falling in love with the sport at an early age, Vanguard alumna and former Associate Head Coach Lauren Mascaro was promoted to the head of the women's soccer program last December. Mascaro first learned about soccer when the park near her house hosted … [Read more] about Associate coach promoted to head of women’s soccer program
Johnny Deryeghiayan could have never guessed that an undefeated high-school wrestling career would lead him into a life full of ministry and coaching to teens and young adults. Deryeghiayan’s record showed 26 wins and no losses for wrestling during his … [Read more] about ‘World’s Fastest Armenian’ and doctorate student begins coaching track and field
As the Vanguard soccer season ends, the seniors begin to look back at their final season and their time at Vanguard on the men’s soccer team. The final outcome of the men’s soccer team season ended in Round 16 in the national conference. The men’s final … [Read more] about Vanguard soccer seniors reflect on successes and challenges
Vanguard’s men’s soccer team hosted the national GSAC tournament in Irvine this November, with 200 tickets purchased by Vanguard to make the event available for students. From November 26 to December 1, 16 teams from around the country that gathered at the … [Read more] about Vanguard soccer hosts GSAC conference in Irvine
Jeff Bussell did not know he had a sister, not until his parents told him at age 20 that they had once given up a baby girl for adoption. After looking for her for four years, Bussell made contact and began to build a relationship. His sister gave him a … [Read more] about New Director of Athletics seeks to minister through sports
Students will be hearing a lot more Lions at games as well, thanks to the new spirit group, The Roar. The Roar is the newest edition to Vanguard’s athletic atmosphere. SGA President and member of the Roar, Chris Moore, describes the purpose of the Roar as … [Read more] about School spirit soars under new student group, The Roar
This semester Athletics welcomed the sideline spirit team, a group of 14 girls from various dance and cheer backgrounds, to become Vanguard’s very own cheer squad. Right now they are preparing to be on the sidelines of men’s and women’s basketball games, but … [Read more] about Vanguard adds sideline cheer to sports launched this fall
The women’s volleyball team started their season with a 10-game winning streak. During the Summer Slam conference, Lions won 3-0 against both Wayland Baptist and Northwest University. The volleyball team was consistently dominating the beginning of their … [Read more] about Lions see well-earned success as seasons begin
The Lions already suffered from one scoreless inning and in order to continue on, they needed a hit. Senior Kaitlin Estes came up to the plate and as the ball soared through the air, her swing gave the Lions a solid shot and marked the start of Vanguard’s 4-1 … [Read more] about Kaitlin Estes receives Female Athlete of the Year award
The Council of Student Athletes (CSA) knew it was time to build their presence as a club among fellow athletes. The need for a major event inspired Erica Wadell, CSA member and soccer athlete, to begin developing ideas for something spectacular to would bring … [Read more] about Council of Student Athletes debuts first Gala
