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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The dichotomy of Todd Elkins

Coach Todd Elkins stands patiently on the sideline as his women's soccer team battles Arizona Christian on October 29. Elkins coaches both men and women's teams for Biola. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
In his first year as head coach of both men’s and women’s soccer, Todd Elkins is guiding both teams toward an NAIA tournament birth.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer October 31, 2013
In his first year as head coach of both men’s and women’s soccer, Todd Elkins is guiding both teams toward an NAIA tournament birth.

Men’s soccer shuts out ACU on senior night

Senior Daniel Chew fends off the Arizona Christian defense during the game on October 29. Chew made his 14th goal of the season on his last home game of his Biola soccer career. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Thanks to goals from John Hanscom, Scott Hayes, Daniel Chew, and Joey O'Keefe, the Eagles continued their winning streak with a 6-0 win at home against Arizona Christian.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer October 30, 2013
Thanks to goals from John Hanscom, Scott Hayes, Daniel Chew, and Joey O'Keefe, the Eagles continued their winning streak with a 6-0 win at home against Arizona Christian.

Biola basketball preps for tip off

David Wahlman/THE CHIMES
Men’s basketball is starting from the ground up, but with incoming talent and returning playmakers, the Eagles look to be building towards success.
Brandon Brown, Writer October 29, 2013
Men’s basketball is starting from the ground up, but with incoming talent and returning playmakers, the Eagles look to be building towards success.

X-country completes successful weekend

Junior Kevin Horchler exerts his last bit of energy on the final stretch of the 8K at the Vanguard Invitational on October 12. Horchler was the first to cross the finish line for the Eagles with a time of 25:21.32. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
With another first placed finish from women’s cross country, and a third place from the men, the Eagles finished the NAIA West Coast Jamboree on Saturday with eyes on nationals.
Laurie Bullock, Writer October 29, 2013
With another first placed finish from women’s cross country, and a third place from the men, the Eagles finished the NAIA West Coast Jamboree on Saturday with eyes on nationals.

Second GSAC win sparks potential late season run

Senior defender Michelle Andre keeps one step ahead of Hope International during the game on October 23. This was the trend throughout the evening, with Biola ending up on top, scoring 3 goals to Hope International's empty scoreboard. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Women’s soccer home victory against Hope International all but secures a position for the Eagles in the GSAC tournament.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer October 23, 2013
Women’s soccer home victory against Hope International all but secures a position for the Eagles in the GSAC tournament.

Golf finishes fall season

It was a hard season for the golf teams.
Laurie Bullock, Writer October 23, 2013
It was a hard season for the golf teams.

Volleyball loses to top two teams

Sophomores Lauren Hoenecke and Joclyn Kirton put up a powerful block against Texas-Brownsville. Unfortunately for women's volleyball, that strength was not enough to overpower the #2 team in the GSAC Conference on October 22. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES
Volleyball lost their first two games of the season, dropping matches to No. 1 Concordia and No. 2 Texas-Brownsville.
Laurie Bullock, Writer October 23, 2013
Volleyball lost their first two games of the season, dropping matches to No. 1 Concordia and No. 2 Texas-Brownsville.

Men’s soccer back on track

Junior midfielder Sava Pantic skims past the Hope International defense on October 23. After a lull in their season, men's soccer is back on track, winning two games in a row. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
Soccer shuts out HIU for second straight win.
Brandon Brown, Writer October 23, 2013
Soccer shuts out HIU for second straight win.

Eagles shutout in San Diego

Senior midfielder Victoria Dalla Zanna battles for the ball during the blowout game against Antelope Valley College on September 14. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES
Women’s soccer find themselves in the predicament of struggling in the GSAC standings, following a 2-0 loss to San Diego Christian.
Laurie Bullock, Writer October 16, 2013
Women’s soccer find themselves in the predicament of struggling in the GSAC standings, following a 2-0 loss to San Diego Christian.

Volleyball winning streak comes to an end

The first loss of the season for the volleyball team came on Concordia's court. Concordia has been undefeated since December 2011 and remains the #1 team in GSAC Conference. | Nick MacNiell/THE CHIMES
Despite losing their first game of the season to No. 1 Concordia, volleyball is still a dynamic team with plenty to prove in the post-season.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer October 16, 2013
Despite losing their first game of the season to No. 1 Concordia, volleyball is still a dynamic team with plenty to prove in the post-season.

Individual performances highlight first swim meet

Freshman Abby Blake swims between two Azusa Pacific opponents in the 1650 Meter Freestyle at Biola's pool on Saturday. | John Buchanan/THE CHIMES
Biola placed seventh of eight teams and the men ended up fourth out of five.
Brandon Brown, Writer October 15, 2013
Biola placed seventh of eight teams and the men ended up fourth out of five.

Men’s and women’s cross country compete in Vanguard Invitational

Senior Chelsea Janzen gets ahead of the competition during the Vanguard Invitational. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
Both teams run on future GSAC course.
Ashleigh Fox, Writer October 15, 2013
Both teams run on future GSAC course.