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Softball’s season comes to an end

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 13, 2015

On to outdoor nationals

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 13, 2015
Sophomore midfielder Jessie Burns races past two players from Concordia University last season. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES [file photo]

New beginnings in soccer

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 6, 2015

Spring sports recap

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 5, 2015
Senior Andy Smith swings at a pitch from San Diego Christian College on April 17. The baseball team finished their season this week. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES [file photo

Baseball earns final wins

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 29, 2015
Senior Tayven Townsend returns a ball during his singles match against Arizona Christian University on Feb. 6. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Bye bye Ojai

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 29, 2015

Track and Field gather top three finishes

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 28, 2015
Senior pitcher Garrett Picha winds up the ball to pitch during the game last weekend.  | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Baseball season cut short

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 28, 2015
On to Ojai

On to Ojai

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 22, 2015

Westmont woes

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 15, 2015
A man and his guitar

A man and his guitar

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 4, 2015

Reaching new heights

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 25, 2015
Eagles move to a three match win streak

Eagles move to a three match win streak

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 25, 2015
Senior Andrew Smith reaching for a highfive after hitting a 3 run home run. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Eagles prepare for two tough series

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 24, 2015
Time to move on to the NCAA

Time to move on to the NCAA

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 24, 2015

Three down, three to go

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 23, 2015
Senior Tayven Townsend returns a ball during his singles match against Arizona Christian University on Feb. 6. The men’s tennis team won and lost one match over this week. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Men’s tennis splits matches

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 18, 2015

Track and field transition slowly into outdoor season

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 17, 2015
Junior catcher Eugene Shin swings for the ball during the game this past week. The Eagles look towards their second series against The Master’s College after winning back to back games. | Zoe Lewis/THE CHIMES

Eagles rack up runs

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 17, 2015
Swim and dive shatter records at Nationals

Swim and dive shatter records at Nationals

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 10, 2015

Women’s basketball boast winning season despite loss

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 10, 2015
Sophomore Luke Mountain jumps up for the ball to strike during the tennis match this weekend. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Losing streak moves to six

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 4, 2015
Senior Paul Slater running home during the game last weekend. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Eagles avoid sweep

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 4, 2015

The playmaker

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 4, 2015
Shonnell Hoyt, a freshman on the womens basketball team, takes control of the court during their final home game against Arizona Christian. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Regular season ends in one point loss

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 2, 2015
Sophomore Luke Mountain jumps up for the ball to strike during the tennis match this weekend. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Biola falls to two top teams

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 25, 2015
Junior Kathryn Ashford returns a serve during her singles match against her Concordia University opponent on Feb. 17 | Marissa Osswald/THE CHIMES

Tennis drops to Concordia University

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 18, 2015
Freshman Terri Van Dagens setting up her pitch during the softball game on Feb. 17. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES

Half and half

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 17, 2015
Sacrifice leads to undefeated weekend

Sacrifice leads to undefeated weekend

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 11, 2015
Senior Elizabeth Munger going for the gold during the game on January 29. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES

Basketball has high hopes

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 10, 2015
Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES

Swim and Dive collect top finishes

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 10, 2015
Junior Kendall Maddox winds up her pitch at the softball game against La Sierra University on Feb. 6.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Comeback queens

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 7, 2015

Off to the races

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 4, 2015
Eagles miss the mark

Eagles miss the mark

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 3, 2015
Senior Sarah Stromwall prepares to swing during the softball game last season. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Unfinished business

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 3, 2015
Junior guard Annie Park dodges two players from La Sierra at the game on Wednesday night. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Eagles break dry spell

Laurie Bullock, Writer
January 30, 2015
Looking ahead

Looking ahead

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 10, 2014
| Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES

Stealing the win

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 9, 2014
Zoe Lewis, Jenny Oetzell, courtesy Allan and Jessi Kung, Molli Kaptein, Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES [file photos]

Coming to a close

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 9, 2014
Freshman guard Dani Kennedy dodges two players from San Diego Christian College on Tuesday Nov. 2. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES

Launching into conference play

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 3, 2014
Junior guard Annie Park dodges two players from La Sierra at the game on Wednesday night. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Out of the dry spell

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 3, 2014
Junior Brooke Arvidson, freshman Stephanie Croy, and sophomore Lyndee Dawson run alongside other schools at the San Diego State Cross Country Invitational. | Courtesy of Allan and Jessi Kung [file photo]

Nationals Rundown

Laurie Bullock, Writer
December 2, 2014
Freshman guard Steele Douglas flies through the air to make a layup in the second half of the game against La Sierra on Nov. 12. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES

Eight and counting

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 25, 2014
Sophomore guard Khadidja Diakite jumps to shoot a basket at the game against Simpson on Friday. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES

Five fall to Bethesda

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 25, 2014
Junior attacker David Shaum, sophomore defender Matt Castro and senior midfielder Josh Nordstrom are the captains for the men’s lacrosse 2015 season. See the full gallery below. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

For the love of the game: Men’s Lacrosse

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 19, 2014
Freshman guard Blake Shannon, Jr. drives by a La Sierra player on Wednesday night. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES

Wins keep coming

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 17, 2014
Junior Brooke Arvidson, freshman Stephanie Croy, and sophomore Lyndee Dawson run alongside other schools at the San Diego State Cross Country Invitational. | Courtesy of Allan and Jessi Kung [file photo]

Nationals in sight

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 12, 2014
Senior libero Charley Parker bumps the ball at the game against San Diego Christian last season. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Volleyball preps for nationals

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 5, 2014
Sophomore Taylor Venegas kicks the ball into the goal scoring the second point of the game against Concordia University on Nov. 4.

Women’s soccer survives first round

Laurie Bullock, Writer
November 5, 2014
Junior Morgan Johnson catches the ball from a teammate during a morning rugby practice on McNally field. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

For the love of the game: Women’s rugby

Laurie Bullock, Writer
October 29, 2014
Senior midfielder Miranda Starbeck heads the ball at the game against San Diego Christian College on Oct. 22. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

Eagles win last home game during overtime

Laurie Bullock, Writer
October 22, 2014
Junior Brooke Arvidson, freshman Stephanie Croy, and sophomore Lyndee Dawson run alongside other schools at the San Diego State Cross Country Invitational. | Courtesy of Allan and Jessi Kung [file photo]

Men’s and Women’s cross country compete at Vanguard Invitational

Laurie Bullock, Writer
October 14, 2014
| Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

For the love of the game: Women’s lacrosse

Laurie Bullock, Writer
October 14, 2014
Freshman forward Samantha Verduzco battles for the ball against a William Jessup University player on Oct. 4. | Ana Waltschew/THE CHIMES

Eagles move up three spots in National standings after upset against the Master’s

Laurie Bullock, Writer
October 8, 2014
Senior Brock McNeff is tackled by a teammate during rugby practice. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

For the love of the game: Rugby

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 30, 2014
Lucas Lee, a freshman on the mens tennis team, returns the ball to his California Institute of Technology opponent. Lee won his match in two sets. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Men unable to advance past first round

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 29, 2014
Junior Brooke Arvidson, freshman Stephanie Croy, and sophomore Lyndee Dawson run alongside other schools at the San Diego State Cross Country Invitational. | Courtesy of Allan and Jessi Kung [file photo]

Running together: Women’s cross country clenches second win and looks for third conference title

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 24, 2014
| Illustration by Jessica Byrd/THE CHIMES

Confessions of a cynical Christian

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 23, 2014
Senior midfielder Shea Davis races in front of Bethesdas player at the home game on Sept 1. The Eagles won the game with an impressive score of 8-0. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Women’s soccer win streak comes to an end at Cal State San Marcos

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 20, 2014
Soccer goalkeepers senior Briana Williams and junior JT Addington share about the steps they each had to take to to become the goalies that they are today. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

The last defense: what it’s like to be Biola’s goalkeeper

Laurie Bullock and Jack Finck
September 17, 2014
Freshman setter Allison Spencer celebrates with her teammates after the Eagles win against Hope International. The team finished their last game with a score of 25-12. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES

Eagles prepare for first showdown against Concordia

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 16, 2014
Sophomore forward Taylor Venegas fights through two Southern Oregon University defenders on Sept 10. The Eagles beat the Raiders 2-0 and Venegas made her fourth goal of the season. | Kayla McCabe/THE CHIMES

Women’s soccer continues undefeated streak

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 10, 2014
| Kelsey Vogt/THE CHIMES

Worthington looks to push men’s tennis a step further

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 9, 2014
Senior midfielder Shea Davis races in front of Bethesdas player at the home game on Sept 1. The Eagles won the game with an impressive score of 8-0. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

In Case You Missed It: A Week in Review

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 5, 2014
Sophomores Lauren Hoenecke and Joclyn Kirton put up a powerful block against Texas-Brownsville. Unfortunately for womens volleyball, that strength was not enough to overpower the #2 team in the GSAC Conference on October 22. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Eagles look to keep building momentum

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 2, 2014
Stephen Tanquary, Keaton Kerr, and John Hanscom embrace as they celebrate a play at the first ever mens soccer game against Bethesda College on Sept 1. | Cherri Yoon/THE CHIMES

Men’s soccer off to a fiery start in season opener

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 2, 2014
Junior Carrie Soholt and sophomore Kellian Hunt run side by side on the final stretch during the GSAC Championships in Costa Mesa. Hunt earned a first-place finish overall with a time of 17:27.15, followed closely by Soholt, who received second place with her time of 17:29.03. The womens cross country team will be competing at the NAIA National championship meet at 10:30 a.m. in Lawrence, Kansas on Nov. 23. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

No. 1 Women’s Cross Country starts season with first place finish

Laurie Bullock, Writer
September 2, 2014
Junior Amy Weststeyn goes up for a kill during the fierce battle against Concordia last Saturday night. After a five-game fight, Concordia overpowered Biola with a final score of 6-15. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

Volleyball picks up three wins in Concordia Labor Day Festival

Laurie Bullock, Writer
August 31, 2014
Junior outside hitter Joclyn Kirton goes up for a kill during the game versus San Diego Christian on October 10. Kirton led the Eagles in kills for the entire match with 14 total. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES (October 2013)

Eagles go undefeated in Summer Slam tournament

Laurie Bullock, Writer
August 26, 2014
The womens track and field team members pose with their first place plaque after the completion of the GSAC championships last weekend. This is the second year in a row that the women have earned the top spot at GSAC. | Courtesy of Jonathan Zimmerman

Track and Field prepare for nationals

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 15, 2014
| Karin Jensen/THE CHIMES

Opening round recap: softball one away from world series

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 13, 2014
Junior Amy Weststeyn goes up for a kill during the fierce battle against Concordia last Saturday night. After a five-game fight, Concordia overpowered Biola with a final score of 6-15. | Katie Evensen/THE CHIMES

Volleyball hungry for a championship title

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 13, 2014
Final Words: Spring senior athletes reflect on careers

Final Words: Spring senior athletes reflect on careers

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 7, 2014
Sophomore Mackenzie Magro catches a ball in the outfield during the game vs. Menlo College on Feb. 14. This past weekend, softball dropped a game to Azusa but won their double-header against Embry-Riddle. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

The wait is over: Softball heads to NAIA tournament

Laurie Bullock, Writer
May 6, 2014
Junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest winds up for the pitch during the game against San Diego Christian College on Tuesday. With a win against San Diego Christian, they look hopeful as post-season play approaches. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Softball falls in GSAC championships to claim second-place

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 30, 2014
The womens track and field team members pose with their first place plaque after the completion of the GSAC championships last weekend. This is the second year in a row that the women have earned the top spot at GSAC. | Courtesy of Jonathan Zimmerman

Track and Field do it again

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 29, 2014
Lucas Lee, a freshman on the mens tennis team, returns the ball to his California Institute of Technology opponent. Lee won his match in two sets. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Tennis ends season at the Ojai Valley Tournament

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 29, 2014
Senior catcher Celina Thornton slides in an effort to get on base to set up a chance to score against the Vanguard Lions on Saturday afternoon. Although the Eagles defeated the Lions in the first game 3-2, they were not able to produce similar results in the second game and fell 2-0. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Softball’s success streak continues with four more wins

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 8, 2014
Junior Brandon Cheng reaches for a last-minute save during his doubles match against Arizona Christian University on April 4. Cheng and his doubles mate senior Chris Evans beat their ACU opponent 8-4. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Tennis teams nab much-needed wins

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 8, 2014
Lucas Lee, a freshman on the mens tennis team, returns the ball to his California Institute of Technology opponent. Lee won his match in two sets. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Tennis teams drop to Lewis-Clark State

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 2, 2014
Senior Danny Ledesma pushes through the 1,500 meter race during the La Verne meet earlier this season. Senior Danny Ledesma ran 4:02.11 in the 1,500 meter race at the Point Loma Collegiate Invitational on Saturday to secure a first place finish, sending him to Outdoor Nationals. | Courtesy of Jessi Kung

Track: Top ten finishes in Point Loma Invitational

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 1, 2014
Junior Addie Wadley, a midfielder for the ladies lacrosse team, ranks among the top ten in national lacrosse categories. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES

Junior female lacrosse player stands out in national standings

Laurie Bullock, Writer
April 1, 2014
Junior Brandon Cheng pounds the ball over the net to his Hope International opponent. The mens tennis team collectively overpowered Hope International on March 25. | Amylia Lewis/THE CHIMES

Tennis teams bring home wins

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 26, 2014
Sophomore Mackenzie Magro catches a ball in the outfield during the game vs. Menlo College on Feb. 14. This past weekend, softball dropped a game to Azusa but won their double-header against Embry-Riddle. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Softball: Back in the swing of things

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 25, 2014
Junior Kathryn Ashford returns the ball in her doubles match with partner Susan Carmichael to pick up a win against University of Southwest last season. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Men’s and women’s tennis drop matches

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 18, 2014
Senior catcher Celina Thornton slides in an effort to get on base to set up a chance to score against the Vanguard Lions on Saturday afternoon. Although the Eagles defeated the Lions in the first game 3-2, they were not able to produce similar results in the second game and fell 2-0. | Aaron Fooks/THE CHIMES

Softball: Eagles drop winning streak

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 18, 2014
Junior Tayven Townsend slides back to volley a shot against University of Southwest. Although Townsend lost his singles game in three sets, he rebounded with a doubles win. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Tennis teams nab wins over weekend

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 12, 2014

School records shattered at Nationals

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 12, 2014
Shonnell Hoyt, a freshman on the womens basketball team, takes control of the court during their final home game against Arizona Christian. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball: Season ends at Hope International

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 5, 2014
*To be used only for icons. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Men’s basketball: Eagles prepare for rematch against Westmont

Laurie Bullock, Writer
March 5, 2014
Junior Conroy Lester goes up for a layup during the last home game of the season. The men were defeated by Arizona Christian with a final score of 60-64. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball defeats ACU, men unable to duplicate result

Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus
February 26, 2014
Senior Sarah Stromwall prepares to swing during the softball game last season. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES [file photo]

Eagles win doubleheader against Antelope Valley

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 26, 2014
Junior guard Desiree Robinson sprints past the defense during the blackout game against Masters College on Feb. 15. Womens basketball pulled out two wins against Masters and Hope International. | Natalie Lockard/THE CHIMES

Eagles shine in second-half upset

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 19, 2014
Sophomore Mackenzie Magro catches a ball in the outfield during the game vs. Menlo College on Feb. 14. This past weekend, softball dropped a game to Azusa but won their double-header against Embry-Riddle. | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES

Softball has eyes on a big prize

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 19, 2014

Eagles break records at Westmont Sunshine Open

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 12, 2014
Senior Adijat Adams fights through two defenders for a jump shot during the game vs. William Jessup University on Dec. 7. Womens basketball earned their first win on Dec. 10 at home, defeating Whittier College 74-56. | Elizabeth Kay/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball finds success and men fall short in San Diego

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 12, 2014
Senior Celina Thornton prepares for a bunt during the alumni game on Feb. 1. Thornton is the catcher for Biolas softball team. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Late-game home run gives softball fifth win

Laurie Bullock and Tyler Gunhus
February 11, 2014
Junior Colin Bossio fights past Vanguard freshman Zach Allmon to the basket during the game on Feb. 8. Mens basketball held on to an early second half lead to hand GSAC foe Vanguard their first conference loss. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Eagles drop undefeated Vanguard

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 9, 2014
Junior Desiree Robinson throws the ball to another Eagle during an out of bound play against Vanguard on Feb. 8. The No. 1 Vanguard Lions outscored the Eagles by 20 points in the second half to defeat Biola at home. | Tomber Su/THE CHIMES

Women’s basketball falls in weekend showdown with Vanguard

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 9, 2014
A pitch flies out of the hands of junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest during the game against Biola alumni last Saturday. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES

Women’s Softball puts two more in the win column

Laurie Bullock, Writer
February 5, 2014
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