Peyton Leonard, senior defender for the Pepperdine Waves women’s soccer team, has been named to the West Coast Conference (WCC) All-Academic Team for the second consecutive year, the conference announced on November 9, 2026. Leonard, a sport administration major from Ladera Ranch, earned this honor with a 3.90 GPA, meeting the WCC’s standard of academic excellence.
Leonard is the first Pepperdine player to make the WCC All-Academic Team in consecutive years since Tori Zierenberg in 2023-24. On the field, Leonard has started every match this season, logging the most minutes on the team. She has scored one goal and provided two assists this year, contributing to her total of ten collegiate goals, including six match-winners, as a defender.
The Waves held a 10-4-4 overall record and 6-1-2 conference mark at the time of the announcement. Pepperdine was scheduled to face the Seattle Redhawks in the semifinals of the inaugural WCC Championship Tournament on November 11, 2026, at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The game was set to be streamed on ESPN+.
CSB Take
Peyton Leonard’s repeat selection to the WCC All-Academic Team highlights her strong commitment to both academic achievement and athletic performance. Her leadership as a defender and consistent on-field contributions have been vital to Pepperdine’s success this season. As the Waves prepare for a crucial postseason match, Leonard’s experience and work ethic are poised to be key factors in their effort to capture a conference championship.
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