After being named to the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches All-American second team last season, California Baptist University women’s water polo’s Kira O’Donell, sophomore behavioral science major and attacker, is off to a strong start in 2019. In Week One of the season, O’Donell earned Gold Coast Conference Player of the Week honors with […]
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Spring sports preview
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 […]
Freshmen succeed in DI
Transitioning from high school sports to college–level sports is no easy task. However, some freshmen found an easy transition and maintain a high level of success. Playing in all of the men’s water polo games, Hunter Barnett, business administration major and attacker, has helped his team achieve a 21-10 record while scoring 30 goals. Barnett […]
Women’s water polo readies for coming season
California Baptist University’s women’s water polo team is determined to reach the Western Athletic Conference championship this year through meticulous preparation for the upcoming season. Although official matches have not started yet, the athletes are working to lay the groundwork in preparation for a successful season. The team is looking to qual- ify for the […]
Cullen’s Corner: Water polo update
Lost amid the buzz surrounding California Baptist University’s transition to NCAA Division I competition, DI men’s water polo is already putting the Lancers on the map without the pomp and circumstance of a competition jump. At 17-9 overall, and 2-1 in the Western Water Polo Association, the 15th-ranked Lancers are finding ways to win big […]
Men’s water polo looks to make waves and wins
California Baptist University men’s water polo team is done with their summer preparations and is now ready to take on the new season. For the team, the season started on Sept. 1. Before their first game, players went through two weeks consisting of six-hour practices every day. “It’s a time where there’s no school and […]
Women’s water polo team finds strength with new, younger athletes
After six seniors graduated last spring, the women’s water polo team at California Baptist University now looks to overcome the obstacles that arise with having a young team. To prepare for the upcoming season, the Lancers plan on using their youthful teammates to their advantage by creating new strategies and viewing each game as a […]
Medeiros succeeds in, out of pool
Throughout her five years of playing on California Baptist University’s women’s water polo team, Linda Medeiros, graduate student in sports medicine and goalie, has developed her craft in and out of the pool. Jonathan Miller, head coach, said Medeiros provides a positive impact on the team throughout the season. “Lina has really been one of […]
Winter invite, alumni game opens water polo season
California Baptist University’s women’s water polo team started its season Jan. 14 with an alumni game in which alumni and current team members gathered to play against each other. For most of the players, the game was fun and enjoyable. Memories and athletic advice from past players were shared to aid the success of the […]