Author: Yvonne Chavira

Courtesy of Athletics | Samantha Martirez, junior journalism major, competes in the Battle At The Rock tournament at University of California, Riverside.

Martirez impacts CBU golf

Campus, Features, Golf, Sports, Top Stories April 14, 2019April 11, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

Samantha Martirez, junior journalism and new media major,  has contributed to the women’s golf team at California Baptist University for three years. Martirez is originally from Manggahan Pasig City, Philippines. She was introduced to golf by her father when she was 10 years old.  “I remember watching Tiger Woods on TV and I was like, […]

Reagan Lee | Banner Jordan Heading, senior kinesiology major, keeps the ball away from guard Evan Leonard during a game against the University of California, Irvine. CBU men’s basketball is currently 15-11 overall and 6-6 in conference games.

Heading finishes strong for basketball

Basketball, Sports, Top Stories April 3, 2019March 17, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

Guard Jordan Heading, senior kinesiology major, has contributed five years to the California Baptist University’s men’s basketball team. Over the week of Feb. 4–10, Heading was named Player of the Week of the Western Athletic Conference.  Heading said this was a great recognition, and getting two wins for the week over the University of the […]

Athletes improve their mental performance

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer Leading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Swimming & Diving, Top Stories, Track, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling March 31, 2019March 26, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

It is 90 percent mental and 10  percent physical. Research shows that most athletes agree the mental aspect of the game is greater than the physical.  At California Baptist University, most teams are working to better understand and improve on the mental challenges with the help of Dr. Ed Garrett, certified mental performance consultant, more […]

Reagan Lee | Banner | Kellye Springstead, senior undeclared major, helped lead the California Baptist Universiy Lancers to an 8-0 victory against the Fresno State University Bulldogs during their first division I home game.

Softball swings into DI

Softball, Sports March 6, 2019February 26, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

California Baptist University women’s softball traveled to Texas over the weekend of Feb. 8-10 to compete in the Aggie Classic tournament. This was the team’s first time being eligible to compete in the tournament, as well as its first time playing as a Division I team. CBU left the tournament with one win and four […]

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Community Life seeks new referees

Baseball, Basketball, Cheer Leading, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Sports, Swimming & Diving, Top Stories, Track, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling March 5, 2019February 12, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

Intramural sports teams at California Baptist University are in need of referees. Community Life is looking to hire people to join their community. Marnie Kavern, program coordinator of intramural sports, said being a referee for intramural sports is a great way to build relationships and enjoy hobbies with new friends. She said it is a […]

Reagan Lee | Banner | Britney Thomas, junior psychology major, leads California Baptist University’s women’s basketball team to victory against Fresno Pacific University’s Sunbirds.

Thomas earns third WAC award

Basketball, Sports, Top Stories February 18, 2019February 12, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

Britney Thomas, junior psychology major and forward, has been named three-time Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week for California Baptist University’s women’s basketball team. Thomas transferred from Mt. San Jacinto College and joined the women’s basketball team this season. At Mt. San Jacinto College, she was named the South Region Most Valu- able Player […]

Spring sports preview

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Top Stories, Water Polo February 1, 2019January 29, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

California Baptist University’s women’s water polo, softball and men’s baseball are all gearing up for their upcoming seasons. The three teams have prepared for the university’s transition into NCAA Division I, joining the Western Athletic Conference. These Lancers say they are looking forward to traveling to new places and facing new teams. Women’s Water Polo […]

Robert Jordan | Banner | Raymond Vargas, sophomore electrical and computer engineering major, brushes up on his spike ball skills. Vargas enjoys playing intramural sports at California Baptist University, and just wrapped up the intramural flag football season by playing in the Fortuna Bowl Championship.

Intramurals evolve in 2018

Sports, Top Stories December 20, 2018January 24, 2019 Yvonne Chavira 0 Comments

Making new friends while competing in sports can be a great way to get connected at California Baptist University. Through intramurals, students have the opportunity to bring his or her best game and challenge others in a competitive sport. There are opportunities for everyone wishing to join intramurals. Community Life offers a wide variety of […]