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The Lions walked away victorious in a PK shootout against Biola but it was not easy by any means. On Saturday, November 5th the Lions took on Biola in Vanguard’s first round in the GSAC Tournament. The high stakes game started out very intense as the future of … [Read more] about A Shootout Victory against Biola in GSAC Tourney
On November 12th, 2016, the 7th ranked Vanguard University women’s soccer team squared off against the 8th ranked Biola University women’s soccer team in the Golden State Athletic Conference championship final. This was an especially intriguing encounter for … [Read more] about Lions Crowned Champions at Al Barbour Stadium
Austin Najib, an eighteen year old freshman, is a current goalie for the Vanguard Lions Soccer team. Although the Salt Lake City, Utah native isn’t a starter, he still brings a lot of hard work and effort to the team’s dynamics. Najib has been playing soccer … [Read more] about Austin Najib Aims for Advancement as a Lion
On October 1st, 2016, the 12th ranked Vanguard Lions faced the 18th ranked Biola Eagles at Al Barbour field for the first time since the Eagles defeated the Lions in the 2015 GSAC tournament championship final. That late and chilly November evening ended 1-0 … [Read more] about The Lions Earn Redemption in Return to Al Barbour Stadium
Kimberly Benner, a new incoming freshman from Chino, California has earned herself a position on this year’s Women’s Vanguard Soccer team. Kim is a biology major and hopes to use her gifts and talents in the medical field after she graduates. Soccer was not … [Read more] about VU Athletic Profile: Kimberly Benner
Vanguard University is endearingly, if not sometimes mockingly, known for expressing to its students that their story matters. If this is true, then Vanguard students should definitely hear the story of Teslim Idris, an international student playing in his … [Read more] about Jumping the Pond
The Vanguard Lions (27-9-1) swung their way to a 14-2 victory on Tuesday, April 5 against the Mariners of Marymount California University (12-20-1). Brandon Sandoval (JR/ Fallbrook, Calif.) led the way for the offense, going 3-4 at the plate, recording a … [Read more] about Lions’ Bats Come Alive in Midweek Affair
For students at Vanguard, spring time can mean a number of things. Class work is piling up more than ever, the ocean temperature starts to become bearable, and most notably, the number of weeks left until summer has reached single digits. With spring also … [Read more] about Spring Fever: Major League Baseball is Back
The Vanguard University Baseball team played a hard fought game against the Marymount California Mariners before ending in a “tie” at 2-2. The game reached the 11th inning before the umpire chose to call the game due to darkness. The ending of this game will … [Read more] about VU Baseball Ends Game with a Tie Against Marymount Mariners
When you come out to catch the Vanguard baseball team playing on the weekends, few players stick out as much as second year pitcher, Tyler Steele. From his enthusiasm in the dugout, to his fiery personality on and off the field, Steele has become a favorite … [Read more] about VU Athlete Profile: Tyler Steele
Quinton Alexander, a senior at Vanguard University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, is entering his fourth season as a member of the track and field team. Alexander grew up in Las Vegas, Nev. and went to Cimarron-Memorial High School where he … [Read more] about VU Athlete Profile: Quinton Alexander
Kerollos Makramalla, or “Kero,” to those who know him was born in Whittier, Calif, but has lived in Bellflower, Calif. for most of his life. Kero is a 21-year-old pre-health major who one day hopes to be an athletic trainer and a college professor. Growing … [Read more] about VU Athlete Profile: Kerollos Makramalla
In a double hitter on January 29, Vanguard University women’s softball team lost 5-3 game one, and 7-5 in game 2. Although they lost, with being a new team this year and their first game of the season, there were some players who shined on the field. Game … [Read more] about Women’s Softball looses to San Marcos
On a night where the new Champions of Character banner was revealed to the public, the Vanguard basketball teams hoped to secure victories for Bob Wilson’s last Homecoming Night. The Lady Lions fell in a high stakes nail biter 58-55, as the men won 82-57 … [Read more] about Men Dominate, Women Miss Last Opportunity
The Vanguard men's and women's basketball teams both tasted victory last night with big wins over nationally ranked men's and women's Westmont teams. The Lady Lions notched an impressive win by the score of 67-57. While the men squeaked out a much closer win, … [Read more] about Lion Squads Secure Wins Homecoming Night