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
Sports
School spirit soars under new student group, The Roar
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
Vanguard adds sideline cheer to sports launched this fall
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
Lions see well-earned success as seasons begin
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
Kaitlin Estes receives Female Athlete of the Year award
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
Council of Student Athletes debuts first Gala
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
Traveling on Vanguard’s dime: An athlete’s travel journal
Six athletes and three coaches left from the back of the gym at 6:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, driving through the horrid rush hour traffic to get to LAX. We had our usual troubles trying to check in 15-foot long pole vault poles, and had our bags checked … [Read more] about Traveling on Vanguard’s dime: An athlete’s travel journal
Track athlete takes Nationals, sets sights on US Trials
Senior Winston Lawson won the 2018 NAIA Men's Indoor National Championship in Heptathlon, the first athlete to do so for Vanguard since 1996. Lawson, who has competed in track for seven years and the National Championship for the past three, described … [Read more] about Track athlete takes Nationals, sets sights on US Trials
Assistant AD explains why baseball renovation lacks lighting
During a game against the Morningside Mustangs on March 7, the standard run-time was exceeded due to atypical errors, runs, and pitching changes. The game ran into its tenth inning, and the winner could not be decided. Due to the increasing darkness … [Read more] about Assistant AD explains why baseball renovation lacks lighting
Golf swings into style with addition of team next fall
Vanguard has announced an addition of a new sports team, with golf being added for both men and women this coming fall. The new teams will be directed by Coach Jeff Anderson. Golf is the latest addition of new sports being welcomed to the school, following the … [Read more] about Golf swings into style with addition of team next fall
Lions hit the sand with new beach volleyball team
"My favorite part about beach volleyball is just being able to be out on the beach everyday with my sisters and getting to do something we all love together," freshman Karli Burk said. Burk joins 11 other members of the new women's beach volleyball team … [Read more] about Lions hit the sand with new beach volleyball team
Stunt team kicks off first season
With all of the flipping, tossing, and tumbling, the Vanguard University stunt team has scarcely been able to catch their breath since they were formed last spring. Stunt is a competitive form of cheer that focuses on techniques such as pyramids, basket … [Read more] about Stunt team kicks off first season
New baseball field renovation impacts game for Lions
Vanguard University christened their new Dean Harvey Field Monday, Jan. 8, for their first game of the season with an unexpected loss to La Sierra. Overall, the lions have won 14-6 over the Golden Eagles. Second baseman Joshua Weeks said the problem in … [Read more] about New baseball field renovation impacts game for Lions
Baseball field revealed in ribbon cutting ceremony
On Saturday afternoon, Vanguard's baseball team along with former players and alumni celebrated the opening of the new Dean Harvey Field with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Thirty-five members of the Harvey family traveled from across the US to celebrate the … [Read more] about Baseball field revealed in ribbon cutting ceremony
Volleyball player Becca Lowden earns “Player of the Week” 6 separate weeks
Junior volleyball player Becca Lowden has been recognized as "Defender of the Week," six times since the beginning of the Fall 2017 semester. Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) chooses from all players in the conference to announce a "Defender of the … [Read more] about Volleyball player Becca Lowden earns “Player of the Week” 6 separate weeks