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Women’s track team dominates at Oxy Distance Carnival

Freshman middle distance runner Maggie Williams heads toward the finish line.
Biola dominates the 800-meter race.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

The Biola women’s track team competed in the 800m run and 5000m race among four total events at the Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College, with solid results across the board. In the 800m freshman Maggie Williams took first with a time of 2:11:57, leading the team. Four Biolans finished...

Women’s golf takes 7th in CSU San Marcos Fujikura Invite

Junior Brady Turnquist nabbed an Individual Runner-Up award at the Fujikura Invite.
Turnquist leads second round improvement.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

Biola women’s golf team finished seventh after the second day of the tournament. Each individual player improved their score, and the whole team’s score improved from 320 to 307.  The team finished above Grand Valley State, who was ranked 20 by the WCGA (Women’s Golf Coaches Association). TURNQUIST...

Biola boys buck Broncos

Redshirt junior first baseman Wyatt Duncan takes a swing.
Biola baseball defeats Cal Poly Pomona 11-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor March 11, 2023

Biola’s baseball team broke a six-game losing streak in big fashion against nationally-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Tuesday evening. The Eagles’ lineup laced 14 hits en route to an 11-3 victory over the Broncos.  EAGLES SOAR FROM THE START  Biola wasted no time manufacturing runs, bringing three...

Barry Buccaneers trounce women’s tennis

Sophomore Alexandria Mann connects with the ball.
Biola loses 0-4 to Barry University.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, Biola’s women's tennis team was shut out by the Barry University Buccaneers as they fell 4-0. Barry, the best team in Division II, suffered little from the loss overall. The Buccaneers dominated on Thursday morning.  BARRY SWEEPS BIOLA Barry won the doubles matches, giving...

Tennis annihilates the Hawks

Junior Gaby Carvajal connects with the ball on a forehand shot.
Biola men's and women's teams emerge victorious.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor March 8, 2023

Biola men's tennis persevered through a rocky start, ultimately defeating the Holy Names Hawks 5-2. Women’s tennis also defeated HNU 6-1, officially ending their three-game losing streak.  The men’s tennis game on March 6 began with two matches which Biola forfeited as multiple Eagles players...

Athletics expands despite cutbacks

Scholarships [in the NAIA] are handed out much more need based than talent based. - Junior Meghan Warkentin of the volleyball team
Athletic department strategizes amid university's economic crisis.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Biola’s athletic department has proven itself to be mostly unscathed during a rocky period for the university. In an era in which student enrollment is decreasing, faculty members are being laid off and degree programs are disappearing from Biola’s academic calendar, athletics is virtually untouched...

Nationally ranked Broncos buck Biola boys

Redshirt freshman pitcher Brandon McClean winds up to throw.
Biola loses to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona 9-3.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Biola’s baseball team lost 9-3 to 11th-ranked Cal Poly Pomona at home on Tuesday afternoon. The Broncos’ high-powered offense out-hit the Eagles, resulting in another loss to Biola’s record (4-8).  MCCLEAN CUTS DOWN HITTERS  Redshirt freshman right-handed pitcher Brandon McClean started on...

Men’s tennis beats Fresno

Redshirt senior Alexei Prokopchuk leans back to hit the ball.
The Eagles ended the afternoon 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Men’s tennis continued their win streak with a 5-2 victory over Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13. EAGLES LOSE DOUBLES Preparing for a battle, the Eagles were eager to get to the courts. Senior duo Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost the first match of the game 4-6. Senior Sebastian Herrera...

Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Ayers takes flight on Azusa

Senior infielder Tyler White takes a monster swing.
Eagles split the home series against APU.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor February 19, 2023

Biola baseball split a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific on Saturday at Eagles Diamond. The non-conference series was the first meeting for the Eagles and Cougars in the Cornerstone Cup rivalry for the 2023 baseball season.  BEAUVAIS BATTLES COUGARS  Starting right-handed pitcher Andrew Beauvais...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Men’s and women’s basketball sweep Concordia

Sophomore forward Casey Cappo elevates to score.
Biola beats opponent in two matches.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer February 18, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, both Biola’s men's and women's basketball teams visited Concordia University Irvine to take on their teams in basketball matchups. Both Biola teams emerged triumphant in two incredibly close games. The men won 66-61 while the women won 69-65. WOMEN EDGE OUT WIN LATE Biola found...