Senior Max Root poses for a headshot in his racing attire. Root, who has professionally driven for six years, drove for 10 of the 24 hours in France's 24 Hours of Le Mans race Saturday and Sunday.Photos courtesy of Max RootSenior Max Root made his dream a reality at just 15 years old, becoming one of the youngest professional race car drivers of his time. Root said his road to … [Read more...] about Pepp Senior Drives in Famed 24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race
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SportsWaves Ep 1: Jayda Ruffus-Milner
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Hosts Paxton Ritchey and Karl Winter talk about the uniquely packed sports calendar after a lengthy pandemic delay. Pepperdine Women's Basketball player Jayda Ruffus-Milner joins the show to talk about how racial and social justice have intersected with sports, as well as some of the measures she has been working on to spread … [Read more...] about SportsWaves Ep 1: Jayda Ruffus-Milner
Opinion: Sports Desk Picks Week 2
From left: Sports Editor Karl Winter, Sports Assistant Editor Paxton Ritchey, Staff Writer Kyle McCabe, Photo Editor Ali Levens, Sports Assistant Justin Touhey and Staff Writer Austin Hall. This group of six made its picks for the second week of the NFL season after a wildly unpredictable first week. Art by Madeline DuvallWe were blindsided in Week 1. The Washington Football … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sports Desk Picks Week 2
Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles
Sophomore Lisa Zaar celebrates a point during one of her matches in the Audi Danderyd Open. Zaar won the tournament against professionals in her home country of Sweden. Photo courtesy of Lisa ZaarWhile Pepperdine sports are on pause for the fall, student–athletes are still competing in competitions that follow COVID-19 protocols that are not part of the NCAA.International … [Read more...] about Zaar Continues Success Despite Obstacles
Where Are They Now?: Quincy McAfee Takes a Road Trip
Former Wave Quincy McAfee swings during an at-bat for the Billings Mustangs in 2019. After a strong Pepperdine baseball career, the Cincinnati Reds drafted McAfee in the 26th round. Photo courtesy of Bobby Stevens/MiLBDuring his three seasons playing baseball for Pepperdine, Quincy McAfee made his presence known on the diamond. A starter from day one of his first year in 2017, … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Quincy McAfee Takes a Road Trip
