There’s somewhat of an iron grip on the North. Of all the blue-chip recruits on current Big Four rosters that come out of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, two-thirds of them go to Cal or Stanford. Read more...
Photo: Not many players from Northern California make their way south to one of the two Big Four schools in Los Angeles, but senior attacker Patrick Fellner did four years ago, and he’s now UCLA’s top scorer. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo Editor)
Out with the old and in with the new. Last season, the Bruins’ goalkeeper situation was in constant flux. But this year, they had seemed to find some consistency in the play of redshirt senior Juan Cervantes. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior goalkeeper Juan Cervantes was replaced in the starting lineup following the Bruins’ 4-0 loss to then-No. 16 Washington. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A look down the Bruins’ football roster reveals a clear lack of distinct positions when it comes to the personnel listed on UCLA’s secondary. That may not necessarily represent just an ambiguity, but rather the potential versatility defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin sees in his corps. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior Randall Goforth began the season starting at safety, but moved to corner before the Arizona State game. He also lined up as a return man on kickoffs and punts. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)
The teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. While I’d love to take credit for this – hello professors – I won’t. Read more...
Photo: Men’s basketball coach Steve Alford signed a $18.2 million contract that expires after the 2019-2020 season. He stands to make more than $2.7 million this year. (Daily Bruin file photo)
At 18, Jessie Fleming – Olympic bronze medalist and breakout freshman for the UCLA women’s soccer team – plays with a veteran’s tactical nous and a youthful cutting edge that still has room for growth. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Jessie Fleming took home a bronze medal with the Canadian nation team at the 2016 Olympics. But the midfielder was also a star cross-country runner before coming to UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Shibahara snags championship title Two tournaments into Ena Shibahara’s collegiate career, and she’s reached two finals. This time, the freshman put away her opponent in three sets. Read more...
Photo: Ferdinand Edman led the UCLA men’s cross country team to a sixth place finish in Wisconsin. The senior placed 10th overall. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
Every player has had a role in this year’s resurgent offense for UCLA women’s soccer. The forwards have finished and midfielders have facilitated. But a main reason why the Bruins’ offense has been efficient thus far stems from the defenders’ attacking capability. Read more...
Photo: Junior MacKenzie Cerda transitioned from forward to defense along with teammate sophomore Hailie Mace to anchor the Bruins’ back line. Cerda is also tied for the team lead with six assists on the year. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
