Best of: Baseball, softball talk playoffs and future
As Chapman’s wacky 2021 sports season comes to a close, the Panthers are lacing up their cleats for the SCIAC playoffs.
Best of: Athletic department, the unsung heroes of a COVID-19 season
Behind every event of Chapman’s COVID-19-plagued sports season is a group of individuals, planning and operating like the director of a play: the athletic staff.
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.
Best of: Athletes grateful for chance to participate in shortened seasons
Despite sports having condensed seasons affected by pandemic guidelines, players were still thankful they were able to face competition.
Opinion | What it’s like managing a sports section without any sports
Well, to answer the headline, it’s honestly not as hard as you’d think.
Higgins as Chapman’s second women’s golfer in NCAA championship
After being passed over by the NCAA Division III golf committee, golfer Kaila Higgins will get a chance to avenge them in the NCAA playoffs.
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.
Opinion | Please, Mayweather, we can’t let another Paul win
All odds say Mayweather beats the crap out of this guy. But I have this little suspicion in the back of my mind that it won’t go as planned.
Men’s golf wins league title behind strong final round
After a tough first two tournaments, the men’s golf team took to the course April 27 and won the SCIAC championship.
La Verne returns to league play just in time for conference playoffs
The University of La Verne was recently added to the SCIAC schedule, which could make things more difficult for Chapman teams.
Baseball head coach Scott Laverty earns his 200th at Chapman, 500th in career
Scott Laverty notched his 200th career win as Chapman baseball’s head coach April 24 against California Lutheran University.
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.
‘All-around athlete’: Girardi speaks on her transition from basketball to javelin
After originally coming to Chapman to play basketball, Maija Girardi is thriving in competing in javelin for the track team.
Opinion | Alcohol makes you better at sports
Have you noticed that when you have a couple drinks, you’re much better at any alcohol-based game that requires hand-eye coordination?
Three positive COVID-19 tests present minor setback in baseball’s season
For the first time during the pandemic, Chapman has seen an athletic team publicly suffer a COVID-19 outbreak in its locker rooms.
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.
Despite lack of amenities, Chapman track and field has success in first meet
Chapman’s track and field team hasn’t had access to an adequate track or field, but performed well during its first meet of the season.
Women’s lacrosse season sees another game cancellation
The women’s lacrosse’s four-game schedule features three matchups against the University of Redlands, but the most recent was canceled.
Opinion | Underrated sports that I now appreciate and enjoy
I had zero interest in water polo. That was before I was forced to film the women’s water polo game against the University of Redlands.