Westmont Volleyball head coach Jim Smoot had his first chance to see how is team looked in game-time situation on Friday, and the veteran coach liked what he saw."I think this is a good indication of where we stand," said Smoot about their performance in the Point Loma Nazarene Seaside Invitational. "From what I am seeing, we can hang with everyone in our conference - if we play up to our level."While several other Golden State Athletic Conference teams are participating in the event, the … [Read more...]
Westmonster 5K run to benefit Warrior athletics
Westmont College Athletics will turn Thursday, August 19 into a summer evening of fun and fundraising when it hosts the Westmonster 5K Run. The cross country event, which will finish on the new and stunningly beautiful Westmont Track, will be followed by a free kids 1K run and dinner for all participants.The race is scheduled to start on Westmont’s Lovik field at 6:15 p.m. Click here to register. The cost is $30 for adults, $15 for high school and college students and $10 for children 11-14. … [Read more...]
Van den Oever among 10 new Westmont recruits
Westmont Volleyball Head Coach Jim Smoot and Assistant Coach Patti Cook have announced the signing of ten additional recruits for the fall 2010 season. Combined with the signing of Tessa Martin and Marie Trudelle announced last month, today’s announcement makes a total of 12 new faces on the Warrior squad.After graduating six players this past season, only four veterans from the 2009 team return this fall. Senior outside hitter Alison Sharp will serve as team captain. Sophomores Kristin … [Read more...]
Russ Carr Field to host elite Area Code Tryouts
Many of the best high school baseball prospects will be making their way to Russ Carr Field on the campus of Westmont College next month to participate in the Area Code Tryouts."The Area Code Tryouts are run as a typical pro-style workout and evaluation that attracts a large number of college coaches and major league scouts," said Westmont Baseball Head Coach Robert Ruiz. "It's a consolidated workout with some of the best talent in the state. Since California is such a great baseball state, … [Read more...]
Westmont reloads with nine new recruits
After graduating five seniors from the 2009-10 men's basketball team, Westmont Head Coach John Moore has announced the signing of nine new recruits for the 2010-11 season."This is potentially one of the strongest recruiting classes we have had in a long time," said Moore of the incoming class of five freshmen and four transfers. "They fill a lot of different holes - from post players to guards to wings. Most of these recruits played for a team that was at the height of its success as a program. … [Read more...]
NAIA awards Westmont’s Wong a Gold Glove
Westmont center fielder Terrell Wong has been named to the 2010 Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove Team. The award recognizes nine individuals, one at each defensive position, based on their fielding success. The recipients are selected by the NAIA-American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America Selection Committee."We are really excited for TK and proud of him," said Westmont Head Coach Robert Ruiz. "It is nice to see him receive recognition on a national scale for the great job he did all year."Wong, … [Read more...]
ASU’s Henderson makes the move to Westmont
Westmont Women's Soccer Head Coach Kristi Kiely has announced that Leeza Henderson of Phoenix, Arizona will be making her way from Arizona State to the campus of Westmont this fall.Henderson saw limited action at ASU due to a torn ACL, which occurred five games into her freshman year. Still recovering from her injury, the red-shirt sophomore played in just three games last season.Kiely is hoping that the now healthy 5-7 forward will add to the Warriors' fire power this season."Coach Kevin … [Read more...]
Warriors close out competition at NAIA Championships
Westmont’s participation in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to an end today with Warrior runners competing in four races. Junior Eric Williams posted a time of 1:55.23 in the semifinals of the men’s 800 meters but missed qualifying for tomorrow’s finals. Williams was the seventh finisher in the second heat.Freshman Matt Day finished in eleventh place in the third heat of the 5,000 meter prelims with a time of 16:13.46.In the women’s 5,000 meter prelims, junior … [Read more...]
Lagace highlights Warriors’ day at NAIA Championships
Brent Lagace produced a throw of 66.07 meters (216-9) to take third place in the men’s javelin and earn All-American status at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Marion, Indiana.“It was really fun,” said Lagace. “We had a really good group of guys out there that were all cheering for each other. I had a lot of teammates cheering for me as well as my coach. I felt very relaxed and confident.”The senior recorded a 63.48 meter throw on his final attempt in the third … [Read more...]
Ten Warriors head to NAIA Championships
Ten Westmont track and field athletes travel to Marion, Indiana this week to participate in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships to be conducted at Indiana Wesleyan University. The championship event will be held Thursday through Saturday.Six men and four women will compete in 11 events in which All-American and national champion honors are at stake. In order to qualify as an all-American, an athlete must finish in the top six.Senior Brent Lagace and freshman Andrew Kolodinski … [Read more...]
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