Sports – The Pacific Index

Boxer volleyball players expect success

September 13, 2018

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Experience and team chemistry will be the driving force for the 2018-19 volleyball season. After finishing 2-2 in Colorado last week, the volleyball team is off to a positive start as they now head into conference play. Finishing...

Cross Country adds new assistant coach to staff

Aidan Lannom, Sports Editor

September 13, 2018

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The Pacific University Cross Country team added a new face to its coaching staff this year, with the addition of Bailee Cofer as new assistant coach. Cofer graduated from Drake University last spring, a Division I program and...

Women’s soccer team strengthens bonds during away game visit in Boston

Jinea Cole

September 13, 2018

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This year Pacific University Women’s Soccer team went on a road trip to Boston, Mass., to play against Springfield College and Eastern Connecticut State. Though they didn’t come out on top, going 0-2, that didn’t stop them...

Fresh legs give young men’s soccer team confidence

Michael Arakawa

September 13, 2018

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Pacific University’s Men’s Soccer team is feeling confident about the upcoming season. Though several point-contributing senior players left last season, this year’s team is still stacked with promising talent. The team...

Football team struggles in home opener

Joey Balleweg

September 13, 2018

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Over Labor Day weekend the Pacific University Football team kicked off their 2018 season with a road trip to Southern California for a matchup against Chapman University. The Chapman Cougars had a conference record of six wins...

Youthful team looks to give Boxer Cross Country a fresh start

Aidan Lannom

August 31, 2018

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The Boxer cross country team experienced a tough end to their season, finishing eighth in the Northwest Conference (NWC) Championships in both the men’s and women’s brackets. While ultimately finishing 17th and 16th at the Nation...

Editor talks trade, recovery and NBA championships

Aidan Lannom

August 31, 2018

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What a wild summer it was. Star players moved. Star players stayed. Star players decided to take a pay cut to win a championship and recover in a stress free environment. Now that all the dust has settled, what moves actually matt...

Pacific Football begins training for a new season

August 31, 2018

Boxer lacrosse ends season of hardships

Bobby Ulrich

May 3, 2018

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Even though the Pacific University lacrosse team did not have an ideal season, the future looks bright and promising for the program. The Boxers finishing 0-10 on the season is no indication of the growth that is possible with...

Pacific baseball ends streaky season

Aidan Lannom

May 3, 2018

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The Pacific University baseball season was a roller coaster ride this year, often going from hot to cold for long stretches of time. After starting the season off slow during their Los Angeles trip, the Boxers went on to win seven...

Softball makes noise in conference

May 3, 2018

Editor comments on vacant staff position

Max Kirkendall

May 3, 2018

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Each year college athletic departments are tasked with balancing a budget for the next school year. This means difficult cuts must be made or vacant positions must be left unfilled. The Pacific University Athletic Department is...