Women’s soccer experienced a decisive 2-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan in Ann Harbor on Friday. This was the first loss of the season for the Waves. Michigan, ranked at No. 11, posed fierce competition for the No. 22-ranked Waves. Michigan took the lead within the first five minutes of the game with a header off a corner kick. In the 23rd minute, Michigan scored their … [Read more...] about Soccer suffers Midwest losses
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Club soccer packs a kick this season with new coach
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Robertson Tired parents, who crave an hour reprieve daily, gladly sign up their tots to run some of that energy out in co-ed soccer teams. This decision quickly landslides into a lifestyle of minivans, practices, games, soccer moms and coffee. The majority of little kickers burn out by middle school, but for others there’s a passion found only in the … [Read more...] about Club soccer packs a kick this season with new coach
Freshman goalie: In it for more than kicks
Photo by Sarah Malone The average person is likely to avoid any circumstances in which balls are kicked at speeds of 70 miles per hour, but freshman Hannah Seabert is hardly average. Seabert is the starting goal keeper for the Waves in her first season. In high school she faced down and saved 277 shots, including 31 shutouts. One could say she enjoys what most … [Read more...] about Freshman goalie: In it for more than kicks
The court is where the heart is
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Senior David Sofaer follows his passion for tennis from Australia to the United States Marlin and Dory once made a great trek to “P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney” to find Nemo 10 years ago. During this time, one could also find another talented mate in Sydney, senior David Sofaer. From a young age, Sofaer competed in soccer, … [Read more...] about The court is where the heart is
In the deep end with swim team seniors
Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Maguire Four swim team seniors reflect on their successful seasons at Pepperdine It’s like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: swim team edition. Four girls: Ally Bernard, Mae Corbin, Stephanie Ertl and Kelsey Maguire lead the swim team as seniors in their last season. Each swimmer comes from a different background and is drawn to the sport and … [Read more...] about In the deep end with swim team seniors