Wrestling returns to Vanguard, which is also adding men’s volleyball in the fall

The Pit at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa picked up its nickname in the 1970s based on the vibes during athletic contests.
The small, cozy gym rocked during men’s basketball games and wrestling matches, and the standing-room-only crowds were loud and boisterous.
“It was the fact that Coach (Jack) Robinson moved the bleachers close and onto the gym floor and lowered lights, making it look like a pit,” said alum Randy Powell, a standout wrestler in the ’70s. “The P