Best of: Chapman students put athletic prowess to the test in ‘Wipeout’
A Chapman senior and an alumnus competed in an episode of “Wipeout” — a television game show where players run across a difficult obstacle course.
Professional sports are back, but are fans?
With high prices, reduced seating and COVID-19 concerns, some Chapman sports fans are reluctant to return to professional sports games.
Opinion | Justin Fields will be the next great Bears quarterback
I’m ecstatic at the prospect of the Bears landing a man that could turn out to be the best quarterback in franchise history.
Women’s volleyball dons jerseys again for intrasquad schedule
Women’s volleyball hosted an intrasquad scrimmage which featured a similar atmosphere to a typical match — despite not hosting fans.
Chapman families ecstatic to return to stands at games
With fans being allowed back in the stands April 13, the energy at Chapman sporting events has seen a slight shift back to regularity.
‘Having fun with it’: Higgins finishes a narrow second in league tournament
A freshman with only a brief resume of collegiate play to her name, Kaila Higgins has gotten off to a hot start.
Experience with tough competition powers women’s tennis to victory
After facing tough opponents in its first three matchups, the women’s tennis team bounced back with a 9-0 sweep of California Lutheran University April 3.
Shaking off ‘cobwebs’: Softball sweeps doubleheader
Chapman softball won two out of three games over California Lutheran University in its first series in conference play of the season.
Men’s tennis remains positive despite loss in first match
The men’s tennis team opened its season with a loss to Biola University, but the team remains hopeful about their chances this season.
Chapman tennis brings passion into upcoming season
With sports finally getting back underway after almost a year off, some members of the tennis teams are rediscovering their love for tennis.
Athletic facilities reopen to all athletes and students
For the second time this academic year, students are able to exercise at Chapman’s various athletic facilities after they opened Feb. 15.
‘Heartbreaking’: Shutdown pains athletic department as much as athletes
After the March 2020 shutdown, the athletic department faced the task of letting down athletes. They’re working back to competition.
‘Cautiously excited’: athletes hesitant to stay hopeful amid talks of competition
Sports athletes were heartbroken after COVID-19 took away their 2020 spring season. With talks of play coming back, they're apprehensive to rejoice.
‘Play like a girl’: Jue speaks on empowering women in sports
Women’s basketball head coach Carol Jue spoke about her years of advocating for women empowerment in sports.
Sign-stealing in baseball: the Houston Astros’ cheating vs. Chapman baseball’s gamesmanship
In the game of baseball, a batter getting a hit three out of 10 times he steps up to the plate is widely considered elite. Yet, if a hitter knows what pitch is coming – if he knows the pitcher will throw a fastball or an off-speed pitch – he can potentially boost those figures through simple anticipation.
Chapman men’s lacrosse boasts history of success despite club team classification
In a game of lacrosse, there’s rarely a moment of peace. Instead, it’s poetry in motion — combining the fluid strategy of soccer, the speed and decisiveness of ice hockey and the jarring contact of football. On the field, the players dip and dance through defenders, firing off shots in rapid succession. Yet despite that poetry, the Chapman men’s lacrosse team flies under the radar.
Angel Stadium holds memorial for Orange Coast College coach John Altobelli
After Rees opened the ceremony, speakers chosen by Altobelli’s family took the stage. Afternoon turned into early evening as friends of the Altobellis remembered John’s sense of humor and kindness, Keri’s devotion to her family and Alyssa’s work ethic and dedication to basketball.
Rogat brings work ethic, drive from Austria to Chapman
In the bustling streets of Vienna, Austria, Alex Rogat towered over the people he stood beside. If you were Rogat’s 6’8” in the United States, you’d likely be asked if you played basketball. However, as he took public transit through the city in his European hometown, he was instead often asked whether or not he played volleyball.
Keefe credits play to discipline
From the first whistle until the final zeroes flash on the scoreboard, he brings a tangible intensity. Yet on the sidelines, he exudes a simple lighthearted joy for his sport.