Infographics by Ali Levens Pepperdine Athletics stacks up admirably compared to conference schools and the most athletically talented in Southern California. To better understand the data taken from Pepperdine and various in-state schools, it's important to break it down by category. The first category is athletic participation. This details number of teams and the number … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics: Waves Stack up To Larger SoCal Schools
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Recruiting, Transfers and Super Teams: The Challenge of SoCal High School Football
Jason Negro (left) and Bruce Rollinson are the head coaches of St. John Bosco High School and Mater Dei High School, each a powerhouse program at the center of the high school football recruiting debate. The two schools have won the past four CIF State Open Division titles. Photo courtesy of Raul Romero Jr. | Press TelegramThere were nearly 16,000 Southern California high … [Read more...] about Recruiting, Transfers and Super Teams: The Challenge of SoCal High School Football
Men’s Volleyball Sweeps USC
Middle blocker JT Ardell (24) dominates at the net against USC. Photos courtesy of Martin A. Folb | Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball rebounded from a five-set test against Concordia to sweep USC 25–21, 25–23, 25–22 Friday at Firestone Fieldhouse. Jacob Steele led the Waves with 12 kills and eight digs, while JT Ardell had nine blocks at the net. … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Sweeps USC
Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Lahey follows through on a forehand Sunday, Jan. 26 against Arkansas. Photos by Paxton RitcheyThe Pepperdine Women's Tennis team has plenty of experience in big-time situations over the past few years.The Waves won the past seven West Coast Conference tournament titles and are favored to win another in the preseason coaches poll. They have made the quarterfinals of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title
Head Coach Marcio Sicoli speaks to Brook Bauer (left) and Heidi Dyer (right). | Photos courtesy of Sarah Otteman of Pepperdine AthleticsAs the 2020 season approaches, Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball team is more determined than ever.The 2020 season kicks off Feb. 21 at Irvine Valley College, where the team will take on the Lasers. Waves Head Coach Marcio Sicoli … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title
