Sophomore David Sofaer has one objective when he plays a tennis match: boost his team. “Pepperdine’s whole program is built on investing in your teammates,” he says. “Every practice, we aim to get our team better, get ourselves better.” Teamwork is the underlying motivation behind all of Sofaer’s actions. Why does he practice so hard? The team is depending on him. Why does he … [Read more...] about Sports feature: David Sofaer's one objective? Teamwork
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Pepperdine pitcher Jon Moscot ranks top in WCC
Pepperdine’s baseball pitching ace, junior Jonathan Solomon Moscot, more commonly known on campus as Jon Moscot, has had a monster 2012 spring campaign. He has produced First Team All-West Coast Conference numbers and is among the top in many categories within the WCC. So far, Moscot is second in strikeouts in the conference and has also yet to allow a single home run in any of … [Read more...] about Pepperdine pitcher Jon Moscot ranks top in WCC
For senior Lilla Frederick volleyball inspiration is anything but gone
They say every good thing comes to an end. Luckily, with the end of the season approaching, the Pepperdine women's volleyball team will not stop experiencing this good thing. With her last season coming to a close, senior Lilla Frederick continues to put her whole heart into this good thing as well. Before Pepperdine, Frederick graduated from Cornelia Connelly High School in … [Read more...] about For senior Lilla Frederick volleyball inspiration is anything but gone
Sports feature: Life with Liv Cheng
Pepperdine University student Liv Cheng excels in the game of golf and life. While a unique skill set and competitive attitude have elevated her golf career, a friendly demeanor is what sets her apart. Cheng, 18, maintains friendly relationships on and off the golf course. Last year, Cheng arrived on campus and met her roommate Kelley Larsen, a Pepperdine volleyball player. … [Read more...] about Sports feature: Life with Liv Cheng
A drive for the game: Pepperdine golfer John MacArthur
Dubbed “SoCal’s best” and a “Mac of all trades” by Santa Clarita Valley’s Signal newspaper, John “Johnny” MacArthur is a 5-foot-11-inch, redshirt junior golfer for Pepperdine University, and a business administration major. He graduated from Hart High School in Newhall, Calif., playing three sports: golf, soccer and football. In his senior year, he kicked the 43-yard winning … [Read more...] about A drive for the game: Pepperdine golfer John MacArthur