End of the Year Recap

Another year in sports is over. We had some highs and definitely some lows, but all teams managed to make this is year to remember. Here’s a look at how at the spring teams did this year.

Tennis

With a small team at hand, the Leopards did all they could this season. However La Verne future was in jeopardy with the decision to put the team on hiatus. However the decision was overturn. The Leopards finished the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament sixth. They concluded their overall record with a 3-16 finished.

Track and Field

The sprint team seems to be on the mends. The Leopards received a strong showing from dual sport player Clarissa Holz in the 400 hurdles. However the field event team has a strong showing in the SCIAC finals. Senior Antoinette Borders placed second in shot put, which was the highest placing for both men’s and women’s team.

Water Polo

The Leopards held Pomona-Pitzer to two goals in the second half of the SCIAC tournament but they could not upset the Sagehens and felled 12-8. The Leopards conclude their first season on head coach Alex La 3-23, earning a 7th placed finish in the tournament.

Softball

It was another solid year for the Leopards, Coming off their post season appearance last year, the Leopards looked to increase their success in the beginning of the season. But the Leopards started off rough losing their first two games. Since then the Leopards has been on a hot streak, but loss to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in SCIAC postseason play. The Leopards are currently in the NCAA Regional tournament. The Leopards postseason article to follow.

And here is a year of review. It is short, but it is pack with some great achievements.

Most Improved Team

Soccer

Coming from a dismal 2-14-1 record, the Leopards did a complete 180 this season, making post season action in years. La Verne revamped their team and added some new faces including standout Falisha Ramirez. Hopefully the Leopards can ride on last year success to become the best team next year.


Best Player

Brianna Gonzales

Where do we start? Like a true senior, Gonzales ended her senior campaign on top. Gonzales was named AVCA first team all-American, Most Outstanding Player of the West Region Championships and SCIAC Player of the Year. Most recently Gonzales received The National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year award. Also, Gonzales helped lead the team past the #1 Juniata with 16 kills.

Best Coach

Julie Kline

Kline should be congratulated for having a squad that had a depth and discipline too. When standout Trenecca Jones went out, Kline managed to minimize the absences and continue on their run to the SCIAC championship. Unfortunately the Leopards could not pull out the victory in the end.

Best Team

Volleyball

It’s not a surprise here. The Leopards improved from last year west regional loss and advanced to the final game of the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time since 2001. Although they could not pull it out, this is probably one of the most talented squad La Verne has ever had.

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