Kyeesha “Mika” Makekau, a senior at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii, is soon to become not just the newest kicker for the University of La Verne football team, but the first female football player in team history as well.
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Reveles takes over coordinator duties
The La Verne football team has a new play caller on offense; first year special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach Miguel Reveles was promoted last month to offensive coordinator.
Commentary: New XFL gives players more opportunities
Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, shook the sports world when he announced that the XFL football league would make a dramatic return in 2020. With the recent crumble of the Alliance of American Football, competition for the NFL is in short supply and the XFL has the opportunity to succeed […]
Eight athletes inducted at Hall of Fame ceremony
The University of La Verne inducted eight former student-athletes, as well as the entire 1981 women’s volleyball national championship team, into the Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony Saturday at Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center.
Leopards claw out win over Tigers
After a dominating 42-23 statement win over Whittier and a disappointing 35-17 loss to Redlands, it was important that the La Verne football team stay focused in its senior day game against Occidental Saturday.
Sagehens spoil ULV’s Homecoming
Ortmayer Stadium was at full capacity with an electric, energetic Homecoming crowd as the Leopards went up against the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens in their second Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game of the season Saturday.
Long drives and miscues sink Leos
Ortmayer Stadium was at full capacity and volume on Saturday as the Leopards took on the Puget Sound Loggers.
Leos punish CETYS on the ground
The La Verne Leopards took on the Zorros of Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior University, or CETYS, Saturday. The Leopards finished victorious with the final score of 44-12.
Football falls to Whitworth
La Verne’s offense could not find the end zone as the Leopards dropped their opening game to Whitworth, 38-2.
New defense coach comes to ULV
University of La Verne football hopes to repeat as the No.1 defense in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with the hire of the new defensive coordinator from Chaffey College, James Stewart.