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Women’s soccer takes tough loss against Hawaii Hilo

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles lose final game in Hawaii after allowing two first half goals.
October 17, 2018

Biola concluded their three game stint in Hawaii Tuesday with a PacWest matchup against Hawaii Hilo University. The Eagles allowed two first half goals, and despite their best efforts, could not find the back of the net for the entirety of the match as they lost 2-0 to the Vulcans. Read more at Biola...

Men’s soccer takes blowout after offense explodes for four goals

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohner
Eagles grab a win in their final match in the islands over Hawaii-Hilo.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 16, 2018

Men’s soccer played their last of three matches in Hawaii against the Hawaii Hilo University Vulcans Tuesday. In the shadow of the massive Hawaiian volcanoes, it was the Eagles’ offense that erupted. Biola recorded its highest number of goals in a match this season with a 4-0 win. In the first...

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Cross Country’s Gabe Plendcio

Junior Gabe Pledcio raced into the Biola cross country record books with a blistering 23:59.1 time in the men's 8k at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational on Oct. 13.
After breaking the school’s 8k record time and leading the men’s cross country time to its fastest team time in program history, Plendcio’s efforts earn him our weekly award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 16, 2018

Halfway through the 2018 season, junior cross country runner Gabe Plendcio has broken out in a very big way. This past weekend at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational in Sunnyvale, Calif., Plendcio helped the Eagles capture the fastest team time in Biola men’s cross country history at 2:04:26.9. Among...

DeMetropolis leads women’s soccer to overtime victory

Biola Women's Soccer
Eagles push past Chaminade in big overtime win on the road.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 14, 2018

Biola women’s soccer traveled to take on Chaminade University of Honolulu Saturday night. The Eagles were looking to improve after a 1-1 tie in the rain against Hawaii Pacific University last Thursday night. Chaminade tied up the game 1-1 at the end of the second half, only for Biola to come up big...

Gabe Plendcio earns new record time in men’s 8k race for the Eagles

Junior Gabe Plendcio earns new school record in the 8k event.
Eagles place high in events with the women finishing fourth in 6k open and men finishing 10th in the 8k invite.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 13, 2018

Men’s and women’s cross country hit the road for their second to last regular season meet at the Santa Clara University Bronco Invitational in Sunnyvale, Calif. Saturday. Both teams competed in a total of four races which featured about 200 runners in each event. The men earned a new school record...

Volleyball caps Hawaii trip with eighth straight win

Junior libero Kaitlin O'Brien subs in for senior opposite hitter Karly Dantuma in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tough match to go 3-0 in Hawaii after four-set win over Hilo.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 13, 2018

Biola played their third and final game of their Hawaii trip Friday night, taking on Hawaii Hilo University in a PacWest matchup. The Eagles, led by strong overall team play, battled their way to a four-set victory against the Vulcans. A strong Hilo team jumped ahead 10-6 early, but Biola continued...

Women’s soccer ties a rainy contest in Hawaii

Junior forward Annmarie Alvarez, seen here in a file photo, scored the lone Eagles against Hawaii Pacific University on Oct. 11, 2018.
Eagles battle hard in a tough 1-1 draw in double overtime.
Tori Apodaca October 11, 2018

Biola women’s soccer kicked off their first game in Hawaii in the pouring rain against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University on Thursday evening. The Eagles looked to keep their winning streak alive on the road, but the game ended in double overtime in a thrilling 1-1 tie. The Sharks used...

Men’s soccer grabs second straight win

Sophomore forward Jack Cybulski, seen here in a file photo, gave the Eagles a 1-0 win over Hawaii Pacific on Oct. 11 with his goal in the 59th minute.
Eagles start their Hawaii trip on a high note in epic battle.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 11, 2018

Men’s soccer kicked off the first of three games in Hawaii with a tough battle against PacWest opponent Hawaii Pacific University. Towards the end of a long game full of shot attempts on goal for both teams, the Eagles pushed through a goal in the second half to earn the 1-0 win. The Eagles focused...

Volleyball sweeps away Sharks

Junior outside hitter Sabrina Winslow goes for a kill in this file photo from Oct. 3, 2018.
Eagles win tight three-set victory over Hawaii Pacific.
October 11, 2018

Biola volleyball was back in action for the second consecutive night, taking on Hawaii Pacific University on Wednesday in a PacWest clash. The Eagles showed great toughness in a sweep of the Sharks to improve to 11-2 in conference play. Read more at Biola Athletics.

Volleyball starts Hawaii road trip with win

Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina DenBoer (15) celebrates during her teammates during Biola's win over Chaminade Oct. 9, 2018.
Eagles win sixth straight PacWest game in four-set win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

After arriving in Hawaii Tuesday, volleyball took on Chaminade University Wednesday night to kick off a three-game stint against Hawaii schools in the PacWest. They came away with a four-set victory led by resilient play and a strong offensive showing from redshirt sophomore outside hitter Christina...

Women’s golf wins second straight invitational

Biola Golf
Eagles shoot excellent as a team to claim victory for consecutive straight week.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor October 10, 2018

Women’s golf traveled to Prescott, Ariz. to participate in the Embry-Riddle Co-Ed Invitational Oct. 8-9. The Eagles came away with a first place finish in the team competition and three golfers finished in the top five. Junior Tori Roeske led the way in round one for the Eagles shooting a 74, followed...

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust

Everything Eagles: In Todd we trust
Men’s soccer might have a completely different look, but the team’s goals have not changed. Just ask its head coach.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 8, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Upon meeting Biola men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins, the first thing you notice is his beard. His massive, scraggly mess of facial hair grows back in the summers after he shaves it every spring. It is a cycle of reinvention, something...