Team chemistry a key for success
When it comes to determination, Pacific’s volleyball team has it down to a T. A slow start to the season maybe, but these ladies have their eyes on victory and have a plan on how to get there. “One of … Continued
Handball begins year with new coach, champions
Handball, having already made their mark after last year’s accomplishments, is taking an even bigger step forward this season. Head Coach Mike Steele has brought in David Steinberg as an addition to the handball coaching staff. Steinberg, a professional of … Continued
Football talent brings in victories
It’s been 44 years since the Pacific University football team has started a season with a 2-0 record. The Boxers have gotten off to a hot start with victories over Adrian College and Occidental College. Last season the Boxers were … Continued
Cross country teams led by Shipley, Davis
After running 100 miles a week all summer, sophomore Tyler Shipley leads Cross Country into the fall season. While Shipley shines, the young team transitions into a new season with limited experience, but solid determination. “As a team we are … Continued
Volleyball takes Goss overseas
Israel: one of the world’s most heated places throughout history. Not only is it a country of religious and political tension, it is also a hotspot for one of Pacific’s own, Lauren Goss. Goss had an opportunity of a lifetime … Continued
Soccer to be top contenders
After winning the Northwest Conference Championship a few years ago, the past two seasons have been rough for the Pacific University Men’s Soccer Team. But the 2013 season has gotten off to an explosive start as the Boxers have opened … Continued
Preseason preps for conference play
So far off to a booming start, the women’s soccer team is on the path to being a top contender in the Northwest Conference this season. The women have so far won three of their four games, one of them … Continued
Slow start but high hopes for volleyball
Last season, the Pacific University volleyball team opened with seven straight losses before they flipped it around to finish with an 11-13 record. Now just one year later, the Boxers find themselves in a similar situation. The 2013 season has … Continued
Boxer football returns with alternating quarterbacks
The Pacific University Boxers football team showed significant improvements in 2012 as they finished with a 3-6 record with all victories recorded on the road. Now entering their fourth year since their return in the 2010-2011 year, the Boxers are … Continued
Head athletic trainer promises connections
A familiar face to the Pacific football team will now become familiar to all 24 varsity sports. Director of Athletics, Ken Schumann picked Eric Pitkanen to be the new head athletic trainer from a nationwide search. Pitkanen was hired on … Continued
ESPN, flea-flicker dazzles home crowd
The Pacific University Boxers have done it again. Last year the Boxers were featured on Sports Center for a blocked point after, which they returned for a 100-yard touchdown. The play was the no. 1 highlight of the evening. On … Continued
Cross Country hosts national championships
The Pacific University Boxers’ Cross Country teams hosted this year’s Northwest Conference Championships on October 27 at the Sunset Grove golf course in Forest Grove. Going into the event, some of the Boxers’ top runners were well rested as they … Continued