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Carry On Spring 2021

A publication for alumni, partners and friends of Life Pacific University with news, current events, and stories, including updates for alumni from LPU, or LPU-VA, LIFE Bible College, Mount Vernon Bible College, and LIFE Bible College - East. Check out the latest and greatest at LPU!

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Warrior Athletics<br />

Like many communities across the world, Life Pacific<br />

Athletics has seen and experienced the struggles of<br />

COVID-19. However, LPU Athletics continues to adapt,<br />

grow, and thrive through unprecedented circumstances.<br />

Thankfully, six of our sports programs had successful<br />

seasons with limited interruption due to COVID, and our<br />

programs made strides in the GSAC and at the national<br />

level.<br />

• Two of our Women’s Wrestlers went to the National<br />

Championships<br />

• Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs finished their<br />

respective seasons at the top of the GSAC<br />

• Women’s Volleyball finished the year with their best<br />

finish in the GSAC in program history.<br />

• Six Warrior Athletes earned GSAC scholar athlete<br />

honors<br />

Introducing Cameron Riley,<br />

Director of LPU Soccer and Head Coach<br />

Coming to LPU from San Diego Christian College, Coach<br />

Cameron Riley brings over 10 years coaching experience.<br />

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and<br />

has a wealth of experience developing Christ-centered<br />

athletes on and off the field. Cameron and his wife Cathryn<br />

are excited to be a part of the LPU community.<br />

Alyssa Salgado and Adam Saavedra both received the Cliff Hamlow Champions of Character Award.<br />

Breaking New Ground for Beach Volleyball<br />

As a competitive collegiate sport, beach volleyball has grown<br />

exponentially over the past decade. Currently, there are 90<br />

NCAA schools with beach volleyball teams and the NAIA<br />

historically follows the NCAA in sporting trends. With eight<br />

GSAC teams in existence, LPU excitedly looks to enter the<br />

playing field during the 21-22 season. This spring, renovation<br />

began with the creation of a new sand court and an upgrade to<br />

the existing sand volleyball court. LPU anticipates expanded<br />

recruiting and student athlete development opportunities<br />

with the addition of this up and coming college sport.<br />

LPU Athletics’ mission has been and will always be to serve as an<br />

outlet to advance Life Pacific University through intercollegiate<br />

competition that promotes integrity, discipline, and Christ-like<br />

character development.<br />

For up-to-date LPU Warriors scores and stats, visit:<br />

lpuwarriors.com<br />

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