Men’s water polo faces a loss

The Eagles battled hard against the Falcons but fell short, 14-8.

Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Biola Athletics

Men’s water polo returned home on Saturday to face off against the Air Force Falcons Academy. The Eagles played a slow first half but showed high enthusiasm throughout the second. The newest team continued to show improvement during the game but ultimately lost, 14-8.

HARD LOSS

The first half was disappointing for the Eagles as USAFA’s offense played aggressively, finding the back of the net 10 times before halftime. Biola’s offense struggled to keep up but were subdued by the Falcon’s defense which garnered 12 steals in the first half.

The Eagles played an enthusiastic second half, making the game more competitive. Sophomore attacker Kenny Wulf led Biola totaling two goals with freshman center defender Nolan Rapp aiding with defensive takeaways.

Despite their efforts in the second half, the Eagles faced defeat overall, 14-8. This places Biola at a 0-5 standing in the Western Water Polo Association

Men’s water polo (1-13) will play against Loyola Marymount University next Saturday at 11 a.m. Stats from today’s game are located on the Biola Athletics website.

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Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief

Natalie Willis is a junior journalism major who loves golden retrievers, Wes Anderson movies and rainy days. Hi! I am from Bakersfield, CA, land of cows and oil rigs. Growing up on a farm with a veterinarian father, I assumed I would follow in his footsteps to pursue a career in agriculture. God had other plans. Reluctantly, I listened but had every intention to switch my major from journalism to pretty much anything else. Half way through my freshman year, I was working on a portfolio project which involved pitching ideas, interviewing sources and telling a story—suddenly, everything clicked into place. I loved what I was doing, who I was meeting and where I thought I could go. God has a way of telling us we are on the right path and I have felt that throughout my college career. Three years ago, if someone told me I would be the editor-in-chief of a student news publication I would have politely advised them to seek counseling. Now, I cannot imagine a life without tight story deadlines and strict adherence to AP style. I am so excited to lead The Chimes this year as we enter into a new era of print media.