Volleyball starts their season with a loss

Biola goes down fighting in Monday’s matchup against Alaska Fairbanks.

Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • March 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of Aaron Zhang // THE CHIMES [file]

Volleyball started the season diving full speed ahead. The women had their first game ahead of the PacWest Conference, going head-to-head at home versus the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks on Monday, March 8. Biola was able to win one of four sets but unfortunately gained their first loss of the season.

Regardless of their loss, the Eagles did not go down without a fight. Freshman outside hitter Dominique Kirton led the attack for Biola as she secured 11 kills. Following close behind was sophomore middle blocker Raegan Tjepkema with eight kills. Sophomore setter Abby Brewster led the team with four aces in the match while gaining a total of 11 digs and 15 assists.

DIGGING DEEP

With the first set tied 8-8, the teams were back and forth until Alaska Fairbanks went on a three point run, gaining a 12-10 lead. The Eagles retaliated with a four point run to take the lead 14-12. The first set became a one point contest until the Eagles were able to pull ahead and win 25-22. The Eagles dropped the next three sets and were defeated by the Nanooks 26-28, 23-25 and 25-22.

Volleyball (1-0) will return home to Chase Gymnasium and go against Point Loma Nazarene University on March 17 at 6 p.m. The livestream is available on the Biola Athletics website.

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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.