Tri-Meet win for Biola swim and dive

Both the men and women earned wins in Saturday afternoon’s Tri-Meet in Santa Barbara.

Andi Basista and Natalie Hernandez • January 31, 2021

Photo courtesy of Haven Luper-Jasso // THE CHIMES

The Biola swim and dive team jumped into the 2021 season with a splash. Both the men and women’s teams had their first meet of the year on Jan. 23 where the women came out on top over California Baptist University, 169-130, but the men fell short, 109-182.

Just a week later, the women’s team secured another victory over the Simpson University Red Hawks and Westmont Warriors in this afternoon’s tri-meet 32 event. The final score vs. the Red Hawks was 230-9 and vs. the Warriors was 213-36. The men won their first meet this season vs. the Red Hawks 166-73.

WOMEN DOMINATE THE WATER

The Eagles won 15 out of 17 events in the 32-event afternoon in Santa Barbara. The women showed up and showed out vs. the Red Hawks and the Warriors. The women dominated in their distance events. Starting off the afternoon with 1,650 yard freestyle sophomore Kayla Vos had a finishing time of 18:09.96 gaining 9 points. In the women’s 500-yard freestyle sophomore Kellyn Hayes finished at 5:22.33 gaining 9 points as well. The women’s 400 IM was won by Katelyn Harper with a finishing time of 4:44.57.

MEN MAKING MOVES

Sophomore Gabe Weber found himself at the top of the charts for the men’s 1,650-freestyle with a time of 17:01.13, ultimately winning the race for Biola. Freshman Michael Maurer won the 500-freestyle for the Eagles with ease, coming in 11 seconds before anyone else, 4:53.60. Sophomore Tanner Smith earned the title of PCSC Swimmer of the Week from his efforts in the backstroke and freestyle where he won both, :53.58, :47.42.

The Eagles women (3-0) and men (1-1) will return home to Lansing Pool against Fresno Pacifc Sunbirds Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1:30 p.m.

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Andi Basista, News Editor

Andi Basista is a senior journalism major who loves basketball, underground music and is highly appreciative of a good beach day. [email protected] Originally from a small farm town in Ohio, I have put aside my corn shucking gloves to embrace a new life in the Angel City to study sports journalism. It is true what they say about culture shock and LA traffic. I am used to being late to work because of getting stuck behind a John Deere tractor, but now it is because of gridlock on the I5. However, I have quickly adjusted to the city life and haven’t looked back since. I moved from the midwest out to Los Angeles over two years ago. Since then my life has changed in big ways. I have learned the importance of pursuing my dreams in order to make them a reality. Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the time I was able to stand up on my own, there was always a ball in my hand. Basketball quickly became my MO. I was involved in multiple athletic organizations, traveling on AAU teams and playing my way through my middle and high school league. My passion for the sport is what inspired me to pursue a career in sports journalism. Being at a place like Biola that has an abundance of opportunities has allowed me to expand from my small-town roots, and that is something I am truly thankful for.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor

Natalie Hernandez is a junior journalism major who loves cooking with her boyfriend, enjoys photo adventures, and new experiences. [email protected] I was born and raised in California, but I have always moved around. Although I have always lived here I have never missed the opportunity to get out of LA. My father is an immigrant and my mother is first-generation Mexican. I am the first in my family to attend college and I am proud of that. School does not come easy to me and I am glad I have pushed myself. I went to college in Seattle, WA but moved back due to my mother getting sick. When I got back to LA, I hit the ground running. I enrolled in community college and started working. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I took one photography class and I knew this is what I want to do. My love for journalism, photography, and sports started on the sidelines of my high school football field. Every single game junior-senior year you could find me on the sidelines taking photos or getting a quote from a coach. I have never been athletic but I enjoy watching and learning about all different sports. I love telling stories. This is just my first year at Biola as a transfer student and first semester at The Chimes but I can’t wait to see what the future holds.