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Brandon Pon, junior criminology major, began his swimming career as a freshman at Bonita high school. Pon is a record holder for the 500, 1,000, and 1,650 yard freestyle events at the University of La Verne. He says his swimming workouts and training are therapeutic experiences for him. Following the traditions of his family, Pon looks forward to a career in law enforcement upon graduation. / photo by Ashlyn Hulin

Pon breaks record at SCIAC finals

By Anthony Carter, Ashlyn Hulin on March 16, 2018 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

Junior criminology major Brandon Pon broke the school record in the 1,650-yard freestyle the final day of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships.

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Senior Harry Bennett completes the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:16.38. Bennett won all four of his events against Cal Lutheran, but his effort wasn’t enough for La Verne to win the first meet of the season Saturday at the La Verne Aquatics Center. / photo by Annette Paulson

Cal Lutheran splashes past Leos

By Annette Paulson on November 18, 2016 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

Senior Harry Bennett completes the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:16.38. Bennett won all four of his events against Cal Lutheran, but his effort wasn’t enough for La Verne to win the first meet of the season Saturday at the La Verne Aquatics Center.

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La Verne senior Karla Fuertez swims in her last Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championship tournament Sunday at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. Fuertez competed in the women’s 1,650-yard freestyle and finished eighth overall with a time of 17:54.74./ photo by Donna Martinez

Making a splash

By Donna Martinez on February 26, 2016 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

La Verne senior Karla Fuertez swims in her last Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championship tournament Sunday at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.

Women swimmers splash past Tigers at first home meet

By Alexandra De Leon on November 13, 2015 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

The women on the La Verne swimming and diving team shined at the team’s home opener and first Southern California Intercollegiate Athletics Conference dual meet against Occidental Saturday at the La Verne Aquatics Center.

The La Verne swimming and diving team started off the 2015-16 season with a splash at Saturday at Haldeman Pool at Pomona-Pitzer. Sophomore Mary Hanna competes in the women’s 3x100-yard backstroke relay, with teammates junior Krislynn Cha and sophomore Rachel Miyoga. The three swimmers finished sixth collectively with a time of 3:15.56. / photo by Terrence Lewis

Swim and dive dip into new season

By Chris McMahan, Terrence Lewis on November 6, 2015 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

The La Verne swimming and diving team had three top-five finishes at the Pomona Relays on Saturday at Haldeman Pool at Pomona-Pitzer.

When sophomore athletic training major Scott Mackay is not practicing his three-meter dives or breaking school records, he spends his free time in the ocean surfing.

Mackay dives into LV record books

By Jessica Harsen, Julian Mininsohn on March 7, 2014 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

Sophomore Scott Mackay had a record-setting performance at the Swimming and Diving SCIAC Championships in Commerce last month.

Swim splashes 16 school records

By Jolene Nacapuy on February 28, 2014 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

The swimming and diving teams competed in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, held at the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center in Commerce last weekend.

Coach Pat Skehan oversees the swim team practice for the upcoming meet. Assistant coaches Mike Kuzman, Gary Appel, and Erin Morten lead the 600-yard warm-up and rev-ups. The team works on breakout cords, parachutes, and kicking exercises. The Leopards compete against Occidental at 11 a.m. Saturday at the La Verne Aquatic Center. / photo by Sarah Golden

LV swim plunges into new season

By Jolene Nacapuy, Sarah Golden on December 6, 2013 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

The University of La Verne swim team is well prepared for the upcoming Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference season.

Tittl braves the waters of theatrical spotlight

By Julian Burrell on December 6, 2013 in Sports, Swimming & Diving

Since his freshman year at the University of La Verne, senior Jacob Tittl has been showcasing his passions on more than one stage for the world to see.

Sophomore Madeline Lovrensky can often be found at Las Flores Park on the pool deck, as she’s on both the swim and the water polo team. This year Lovrensky broke the school record for the 50 yard freestyle with a time of 23.96, and is a finalist for the Elite 89 Award, which honors athletes for their high grade point averages. /photo by Mitchell Aleman

Lovrensky sees Olympic trials in future

By Julian Mininsohn, Mitchell Aleman on April 12, 2013 in Sports, Swimming & Diving, Water Polo

Sophomore swim team member Madeline Lovrensky had a record setting season, capturing the SCIAC title for the 100 and 200-yard backstroke for the second year in a row, giving her four individual conference titles. She has not been beaten in a SCIAC event in her two years at La Verne.

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