
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jenna Urrabazo, Women's Soccer
Jenna Urrabazo hit Wilson field running, not only on accomplishing her goals as a student-athlete, but using what she will learn in her time at Chapman to kick-start her career. The first-year forward from Gilroy, CA. earned first team All-Conference honors, as she led the SCIAC in scoring, and was also recognized on the All-Region

Night of Champions Recap
Buddy Klovstad ’06, Baseball Buddy was a two-time All-American and All-Region right handed pitcher for the Panthers from 2003-2006. He led the NCAA in victories in 2006, and set the Chapman record for 28 career wins, which is now ranked 4th in Chapman baseball history. He has also set the record with 272.1 career innings

Alumni Hour: Katie Bell '17 (MLD '22)
Katie Bell has left her mark on Chapman Athletics, not only as a student-athlete, but as an staff member as well. After competing as a varsity women’s soccer athlete for four years, receiving All-SCIAC Second Team and Academic Team honors, Bell became the Administrative Supervisor for the Chapman Athletics Department, where she served and supported

Alumni Hour: Michael Lahey '15
Michael Lahey made a monumental impact in the Chapman Football program, and still is to this day. The two-time SCIAC Offensive Player of the Year, earning the accolade during his junior and senior seasons, is still heavily involved with the football team. Lahey describes why he chose to play at Chapman, stating it was “because

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Shannon Coyle, Women's Soccer
Shannon Coyle was a star during her first season at Chapman. She appeared in every match during in 2019, ranking third on the team in assists with three, and was looking to achieve the same greatness during her junior campaign (sophomore season missed due to COVID). After starting the first two preseason matches, Coyle went

Alumni Hour: Garret Aanestad ('16) and James Vigeant ('13)
Garrett Aanestad (’16) and James Vigeant (’13), two alum from the Chapman Men’s Water Polo, continue their passion for the game by playing for Riptide Water Polo National League. The league is through USA Water Polo, and allows individuals to play at a high and competitive level. Aaenstad stated that “Our club as the only

Student Athlete Spotlight: Cat Helgeson, Volleyball
Cat Helgeson, a libero from Walnut Creek, California, will start her senior campaign come the end of August. The star volleyball player appeared in every match in her freshman and junior seasons (sophomore year missed due to COVID) and is looking to achieve the same greatness in her final season as a panther. Helgeson stated

Alumni Hour: Vivian Jiang '17
Vivian Jiang ’17 was a true exemplification of what a Chapman student-athlete is: she competed all four years on the women’s swim team, she double majored and had a double emphasis, held an internship and managed to balance that with her participation in Greek life. She also worked with the athletic trainers at Chapman, expanding

Alumni Hour: Jessi Lumsden '21, Volleyball
Two-time All American Jessi Lumsden has forever solidified her place as one of the best to ever hit the court, and she has no plans of leaving the Chapman family any time soon. Despite not having a 2020 season, Jessi’s name can be found written all over the Panthers’ history books. Her 1,038 career kills

Alumni Hour: Dillon Keefe '21
Dillon Keefe was an all-star on our successful football team. The Orange native outside linebacker was an All-Conference and All-American standout during his time as a Panther. His success on the field was translated into his academics as well, where Keefe studied and earned his bachelors in business finance in 2021. When reflecting on