Photo courtesy of @MrMWS44 on Twitter The physical and emotional aftermath of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire affected all aspects of Pepperdine life, including the various athletic teams. The threat of the fire on the Malibu campus and the resulting smoke gave fall and winter sports teams no choice but to reschedule, relocate or cancel games and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
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Men’s Cross Country Team Climbs the Ranks
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsWithin the West Region, the Waves are now ranked No. 13, according to USTFCCCA Polls and Rankings. The Pepperdine Men’s Cross Country team gained a significant amount of attention from their last meet, the Capital Cross Challenge in Sacramento, CA. Among all the Division I teams competing, the Waves finished first.Nick Heath leads … [Read more...] about Men’s Cross Country Team Climbs the Ranks
Pepp Cross Country and Track Boasts a Double Threat with Wells Twins
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsFor Pepperdine Men’s Cross Country and Track sophomores Patrick and Tim Wells, running has been a part of their lives since they were young. From competing together in their hometown of nearby Burbank to running together at the collegiate level, running will always be the bond that connects this set of twins.The brothers' parents … [Read more...] about Pepp Cross Country and Track Boasts a Double Threat with Wells Twins
Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl
Photos by Chad Jimenez “A big inspirational figure for me was my coach in high school. I ran cross country and track and he played a really big role in our lives. I’m a senior right now and after I graduate I’m going to go work for a year as a physical therapist aid and then start applying to physical therapy schools and try to become a physical therapist. Living the sport … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl