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Head football coach, Christopher Krich, shows freshman defensive back Michael Hill the proper defensive technique to stay in front of an offensive opponent. It was one of numerous drills the team conducted in a two-hour practice in the afternoon heat. The Leopards open their season Sept. 13 on the road against George Fox University in Newburg, Oregon.

Leopards prepare to tackle new season

By Hal Hargrave, Julian Mininsohn on September 5, 2014 in Football, Sports

The football team has high hopes for the upcoming season with goals that are more effort and discipline based.

La Verne junior safety Carvante Hill and sophomore linebacker Matt Canlas try to take down Cal Lutheran senior running back Wayne Chapman in the first quarter. The Leopards lost to the Kingsmen, 49-21.

Kingsmen spoil senior night at LV

By Hunter Cole, Jolene Nacapuy on November 15, 2013 in Football, Sports

In their last home game of the season, the Leopards lost 49-21 to the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen Saturday night.

Garrett Mentz, sophomore running back, carries the ball midfield and charges against Chapman’s defense in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s home game. La Verne lost to Chapman, 45-7. La Verne’s last home game of the season is Saturday against Cal Lutheran.

Biggers rushes big, LV loses bigger

By Celine Dehban, Julian Burrell on November 8, 2013 in Football, Sports

Though it was a record setting day for the Leopards as senior running back Matthew Biggers rushed for 159 yards to become the all time leading rusher in La Verne history, Chapman still bested the team on the scoreboard in a 45-7 loss.

Sophomore running back Travis Sparks runs the ball to just inside La Verne’s 5 yard line during the fourth quarter Saturday as a final attempt to beat the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. The referee called a holding penalty and the ball was called back, leading to the Leopards’ 31-23 loss . La Verne’s next game is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Saturday at home against Chapman. / photo by Jessica Harsen

Football drops game on the road

By Jessica Harsen, Jolene Nacapuy on November 1, 2013 in Football, Sports

The football team faced a tough loss Saturday, falling to the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, 31-23.

Senior quarterback Brian Duboski sprints towards the chain for a first down to continue the Leopards’ drive down the field at Saturday’s Homecoming game against Whittier. The Leopards defeated the Poets, 41-27, improving their overall record to 3-1. / photo by Hunter Cole

Leopards slam Poets at Homecoming

By Hunter Cole, Julian Mininsohn, Karleigh Neff on October 18, 2013 in Football, Sports

The football team earned a 41-27 victory in front of a packed homecoming crowd Saturday at Ortmayer Stadium.

Senior running back Matthew Biggers and senior quarterback Justin Gomez celebrate Biggers’ scoring of the last touchdown in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Biggers had 25 rushing attempts and rushed for a team high 117 yards. Biggers averaged 4.4 yards a carry and the Leopards rushed for a total of 311 yards.
La Verne’s next game is the Homecoming game at 1 p.m. Saturday against Whittier. / photo by Helen Arase

Football wins first SCIAC game

By Helen Arase on October 11, 2013 in Football, Sports

The Leopards defeated the Stags 30-6 at Ortmayer Stadium on Saturday.

ULV dominated by Oaks’ offense

By Jessica Harsen, Karleigh Neff on October 4, 2013 in Football, Sports

The Leopard football team lost its first home game of the season against Menlo on Saturday, finishing 56-7 despite a full home crowd cheering.

As the season approaches head football coach Chris Krich pushes his team during practice. David Kain (No. 7), a junior safety, runs to block another player during the drill. / photo by Celine Dehban

Football squad prepares to tackle competition

By Celine Dehban, Jolene Nacapuy on September 6, 2013 in Football, Sports

Defense is the prime focus in the Leopards’ plan to win this season. Last season, the football team finished with a 4-5 record.

Record-holding running back looks to educate

By Monique Millan on December 7, 2012 in Football, Sports

Leadership, ambition, and charisma are three ways to describe junior education major Matthew Biggers, who has owned the football field in 2012.

Senior tight end Oscar Bauman reaches for the ball in the end zone for his second touchdown against Occidental Saturday. The Leopards beat the Tigers, 36-24.

Leopards finish football season on high note by clawing Occidental

By Hunter Cole, Taylor Perez-Graham on November 16, 2012 in Football, Sports

The football team ended its 2012 season on a winning note Saturday afternoon with a 36-24 defeat over Occidental at Ortmayer Stadium.

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