LANCER OF THE ISSUE

VIANNEY ALFARO, SENIOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR AND MEMBER OF THE CHEER TEAM

Q: WHEN DID YOU FIRST START CHEER?

“I started cheerleading at 8 years old. It seemed fun and all the skills included in a routine were impressive, which made me motivated to try it out.”

Q: WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE CBU?

“I chose CBU because of its Christ-centered values. I was interested in close community when searching for schools and CBU felt like the perfect t. I chose the CBU cheer team because of its family atmosphere and dedicated, hardworking athletes. My teammates encourage me to become the best athlete I can be.”

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM CHEER?

“Winning our eighth national championship title. Not so much for the title but the feeling of sharing that moment with my teammates and knowing how hard we’ve worked all year to become the hardest working team in the nation.”

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD BEFORE A COMPETITION?

“I am more of a snacker on competition days. Gold sh and CheezIts are my go-to snacks to settle my nerves.”

WOMEN’S WATER POLO WINS TWO, LOSES TWO

The women’s water polo team played at the University of California, Davis Aggie Invite Tournament this past weekend. The Lancers played University of California, Berkeley and La Verne on Feb. 11. They played San Jose State and UC Davis on Feb. 12. The Lancers would fall to Berkeley in their first game of the tournament 5-19, but the Lancers won their second against La Verne, 25-13. However, the Lancers lost to San Jose State in their third game of the tournament 7-11, but they bounced back in their final game of the tournament against UC Davis.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR MUSIC OF CHOICE FOR A WORKOUT?

“Whatever genre Fall Out Boy is. Love that band. I like listening to rock music mostly so it feels like I’m training for an action movie.”

Q: WHAT IS AN OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME IN YOUR ATHLETIC CAREER?

“The toughest obstacle to overcome is mind chatter. The mind is the greatest weapon in sports, but it can also be the biggest downfall if not trained. Throughout my athletic career I have struggled with a lot of self-doubt and negative talk. Learning to be mentally tough has helped me grow as an athlete and become more con dent in my abilities.”

Wrestling Pins Down Cal State Bakersfield

The CBU wrestling team avenged a loss earlier this season against Cal State Bakersfield, a PAC-12 team, with the score ending in a 23-17 win for the Lancers on Feb. 12. It was the Lancer’s third win this season and their second victory on the road this season. Some highlight performances were Chaz Hallmark, with three seconds on the clock, tying the match at eight by securing his riding time point. Frank Almaguer and Peter Acciardi dominated their competition to earn a technical fall and a significant decision for CBU, both achieving season highs for match points.

SOFTBALL KICKS OFF SEASON WITH NO-HITTER

The softball team started the season strong, playing at the Puerto Vallarta College Classic in Mexico from Feb. 9-11. The Lancers played North Carolina and the University of Wisconsin on Feb. 9, losing to North Carolina 2-3 in the tournament’s first game and beating Wisconsin in their second game of the day 2-0 in a historic no-hitter. The Lancers lost to North Dakota State in their third game on Feb. 10 with a final score of 0-4. On the last day of the tournament, the Lancers finished victorious in the final game of the tournament on Feb. 11, beating Maryland 2-1.