Tyler Dutton of Boerne, Texas has signed a letter of intent to play men’s basketball for Westmont College beginning in the 2005-06 school year. “I think Tyler will be a very bright spot in the future of our program,” assessed Westmont Head Coach John Moore. “He is an outstanding student-athlete who comes from a fine tradition of excellence in his high school program.” Luke Williams, a standout for Westmont men’s soccer, is also a graduate of Boerne High School.

The 6′ 2″ guard averaged 15.6 points per game for Boerne High School last season while shooting 51.3% from the floor and 40.3% from beyond the three-point arc. He also averaged 3.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game.

Juniors Nate Fleming and Luke Oliver have been honored as 2005 Daktronics-NAIA Men’s Track and Field All-American Scholar Athletes.

Fleming, an English and biology major from Chico, California, carries a GPA of 3.93 and competes in the men’s javelin. On March 26th, Fleming set the school record with a toss of 202′ 7″ (61.76 meters). At the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships last week, Fleming earned All-American honors by finishing 6th in the men’s javelin competition with a mark of 201′ 1″ (61.29 meters).

Freshman Aaron Megazzi finished third in the men’s 5000 meter race to earn All-American honors at the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships held in Louisville, Kentucky. Megazzi finished in a time of 14:48.71.

“I think I had an advantage because a lot of guys were tired from having competed in the 10K on Wednesday and the 5K prelims on Thursday,” assessed Megazzi who started toward the back of the pack but began moving up in the second lap. “The two fastest runners broke away early leaving four All-American spaces for the rest of the field. I was feeling very strong and knew that if I could stay with the pack, I would have enough to break away.”

Two Westmont Warriors competed in the marathon at the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Neither had ever attempted to run a marathon before.

Freshman Leanne Riggin competed in the women’s competition and junior Luke Oliver took on the course for the men. Conditions were ideal for the 26 mile, 385 yard race. The starter’s gun sounded at 6:30 a.m. as the sun was rising in skies which were clearing from an overnight thunderstorm. The race was conducted in five loops of approximately five miles through a city park and a residential neighborhood. Temperatures were cool as the race began with a mist rising from the ground over parts of the course. “I felt like I was in a movie,” said Riggin of running through the mist.

Westmont Track and Field Athletes went two-for-two in qualifying efforts today at the NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Freshmen Anna Stumbo and Aaron Megazzi each qualified in 5,000 meter semifinal heats to advance to tomorrow’s finals at Cardinal Park on the campus of the University of Louisville.

Stumbo finished the second heat of the women’s race in seventh place in a time of 17:39.10. The first six finishers from each heat advance to the finals, along with the next four best times. Stumbo’s effort came less than 24 hours after earning All-American honors in the 10,000 meters. “My legs were tight but I wasn’t drained from yesterday’s race,” reported Stumbo. Despite the tightness, Stumbo bettered her personal best by nine and one-half seconds.

After the first day of competition at the NAIA Outdoor National Track and Field Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, two Westmont athletes have garnered All-American honors.

In the men’s javelin, junior Nate Fleming placed sixth with a throw of 201′ 1″ (61.29 meters) to earn All-American recognition. “That was the most consistent I have been all year,” reflected Fleming. “None of my throws were under 60 meters and every throw was longer than the previous one.”

(May 23, 2005) - Four Westmont women have received national recognition for their skills on the tennis court. Senior Jennifer Goebel of Castle Rock, Colorado; junior Jenny Renfer of Monterey, California; sophomore Lorelei Belindean of Vancouver, Washington and freshman Masako Horino of Kanazawa, Japan were each named to the 2005 NAIA Women’s Tennis All-American second team. Goebel and Renfer were also named NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes.

Head Coach John Moore has announced the signing of 6′ 7″ center Alex Shorts from Atascadero High School to the Warrior Men’s Basketball program. Shorts earned Defensive MVP honors from the PAC-5 League in the 2005-05 season.

“Alex has a tremendous upside and fits the character mold we look for in a Westmont student-athlete,” reported Moore. “The greatest challenge (in recruiting) is finding a post player with good hands and good feet. Alex has both as well as a work ethic that will enable him to develop to the fullest of his potential. We are looking forward to what Alex will bring to our basketball program.”