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Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Men’s Tennis Derek James

With James extending his unbeaten streak in singles to start the season and Biola career, he wins this week’s award.
Courtesy of Steven Guersch
Courtesy of Steven Guersch

It is hard to ask for a better start to a college athlete’s career. Freshman No. 3 singles player Derek James has tallied off six straight singles victories to start the season and his Biola playing career. Although the men’s tennis team has struggled out of the gates with a 2-4 record in 2017, James broke through as the Eagles’ silver lining. Even more impressive, James has won each of his sets by an average of nearly four games, indicating that he is winning each match quickly and convincingly. Within the last week, James has a 6-3, 6-2 singles victory against Holy Names University and a 6-1, 6-0 singles victory against Chapman University. While James has towered over the singles competition, he has achieved similar success in doubles competition by going 4-2 in the first six matches of the season. Because of his commanding efforts thus far in the 2017 tennis season, James has decidedly captured this week’s Chimes’ Athlete of the Week.

Stats: Against Holy Names University: Singles; 6-3,6-2; Doubles (w/ David Garcia): 8-3 loss

Against Chapman University: Singles: 6-1,6-0; Doubles (w/ David Garcia): 8-6 win

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Amid his final year with the Chimes, Kyle is a four-year vet of the publication. Before this year, Kyle began his tenure like most at the Chimes—as a freelancer and an apprentice. He’s also held positions as the online editor and the A&E staff writer in the past. He also demands that you all go watch the movie “Hereditary.” Hello there! My name is Kyle Kohner, born and raised in San Bernardino, California. I am a senior journalism student at Biola University and a self-proclaimed film buff and music addict. A movie and music critic by trade, I am a firm believer that watching film and listening to music go hand-in-hand. Because the two mediums make the world go round and humanity sane, I see it is as my job and passion to discern the good from the bad within the differing yet kindred realms of entertainment. Aside from passion for the arts, it is probably worth noting that I am the Chimes’ office manager and copy editor. I, alongside Victoria try to make sure that the content produced by this publication are without flaws. If you see an article containing the wrong usage of “they’re” or “Its,” it’s probably my fault. Outside of the Chimes, I can be seen—you guessed it—listening to music and watching movies. But I also have a deep passion for street photography.
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