Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsFor the 2018-2019 school year, the Pepperdine Riptide Rally Crew aims to have its most significant impact to date. Riptide is a student-led rally group focused on elevating the spirit of home games through organized cheering. They are led by Hilary Koenig who joined the Pepperdine Athletics staff in June of 2017. She works as the Marketing … [Read more...] about Dive Into the Pepperdine Riptide Rally Crew
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Water Polo’s Carpenter and Marco set to make a big splash in sophomore season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsBefore Men's Water Polo sophomores Coleman Carpenter and John Claude Marco were best friends, they were club rivals. Carpenter played at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California, where he set his school's record for the most goals scored in a single season. Marco went to Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, California, where he was … [Read more...] about Water Polo’s Carpenter and Marco set to make a big splash in sophomore season
Men’s Golf Hopes to Continue Last Season’s Winning Streak
Photos courtesy of Jeff GoldenMen's Golf is starting the year strong after winning the West Coast Conference championship last season. This year, they have even larger goals in mind. The conference championship was the first for Men’s Golf since 2015, and it was not the team’s only accomplishment. Junior Josh McCarthy qualified for the NCAA Championship, junior … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Hopes to Continue Last Season’s Winning Streak
Waves Soccer Ends Losing Streak
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Women’s Soccer bounced back from three consecutive losses to grind out a 1-0 victory against St. John’s University on Sept. 9. Junior Hailey Stenberg’s first half goal made the difference for the Waves in a game that saw 23 total shots and 10 shots on goal. The victory comes amidst a three game skid that saw Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Waves Soccer Ends Losing Streak
Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
Photos courtesy of Jeff GoldenThe Waves lost a hard-fought game to the USC Trojans on Sunday, Aug. 26. The outcome was 5-0 as the Trojans put up a point mirage in the second half while holding the Waves scoreless. Senior goalkeeper Brielle Preece had two acrobatic saves but ultimately the Trojan offense outlasted her effort, earning four out of their five goals.The first 15 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four