Ambition fuels success. Without drive, a team will fall short. A top-three conference finish for both men’s and women’s teams would be a great success for any program, but Coach Sean Henning has greater goals for the team.
2025 POTENTIAL
The 2024 track and field season was one with much success. The men’s side finished third in the conference, their highest PacWest History and the women matched that mark, missing out on second place only due to injury. This season’s team has the potential to not only see success again but reach new levels of excellence.
“I think definite soft goals are finishing top three,” said Henning. “Can we do better? I think it’s possible. We have to be a very healthy team. We’ll see how the season plays out and as we get into the back half of April, we can analyze and see what is legitimately possible with this team.”
Injuries cost the girls’ team last season. If the Eagles could be spared any further injuries this year, the team could springboard into new territory.
LEADERSHIP CORE
Iron sharpens iron; athletes thrive off teammates and competitors. Being in an environment where a track athlete can feel comfortable and confident but also pushed to grow is ideal for success. Henning feels the team is in an excellent position in this area.
“We have a really good group of upperclassmen that are in leadership roles throughout the program in different event areas, and we’ve connected them well,” said Henning. “We’re not just showing up wanting to do our thing and run our race or perform in our event, but also support our teammates and see them do really well … I also feel there’s been a really good competitive spirit in the early meets as well.”
Elite chemistry and morale produce elite results. All that remains is to watch those results unfold.
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS
This team is coming off a fantastic 2024 campaign and is poised for a leap forward in 2025. A massive piece of the puzzle for success this year is the exceptional youth on this team. Henning highlighted Joshua Widdows, who has already set school records in the 60 and 110-meter hurdles in his first race, and Ebose Omofoma, who also has already claimed a school record in the 60-meter hurdles.
These freshmen supplement an already highly competitive roster of athletes hungry for the next step forward in team and individual achievement. 2025 has already been a historic year on the track for the Biola Eagles. This team’s best is still yet to come.
“There’s a really really good group here,” said Henning. “I think we could do some special stuff this year.”
