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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Biola, baseball and broken records

First baseman James Whitman hits home run #46 against Chaminade University. Photo Courtesy of Samantha Rainey.
Senior James Whitman slugs past Biola’s all-time home run record in the same season as breaking Biola’s NCAA era record.
Noah Repp, Freelancer April 21, 2026

It’s late afternoon at Eagles Diamond. The sun is shining overhead and a light breeze is flowing through the lower campus. Biola senior James Whitman is currently jogging the distance between third base and home plate to meet his cheering teammates in the dugout. This routine isn’t unfamiliar to...

Eagles return to the Diamond

Biola's baseball team has high hopes to establish a strong start to their 2026 season.
Biola opens the 2026 season aiming to turn experience into consistency at Eagles’ Diamond.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 11, 2026

The crack of the bat and return to a packed afternoon at Eagles’ Diamond is the key sign that Biola baseball is back. As the Eagles open the 2026 spring season, the team looks forward to establishing momentum through early games.  REFLECTING ON 2025 Last season, Biola battled through a full 52 game...

Rivalry to history

Biola University's long-standing rivalry with Azusa Pacific University comes to an end as APU drops to Division III.
Biola’s long lasting rivalry with Azusa Pacific University comes to an end.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer December 4, 2025

The Biola-Azusa Pacific University (APU) rivalry has lasted for decades, making it notable in the NCAA Division. Each Biola student going into a game against APU knows that it will be the one with the most school spirit, the highest stakes and energy unlike any other Biola game.  Many aren’t certain...

Halo Dreams Become Reality

Joel Corral flashes a smile as a CCL baseball, Orange County Riptide Videographer Intern
Senior CMA major Joel Corral goes from aspiring Biola film student to the big leagues with the Angels.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

PASSION FOR STORY-TELLING Coming from Orange, California, Joel Corral reflects on a childhood filled with storytelling. From writing fictional stories of his own, playing video games and watching a lot of movies and TV shows, to expressing these stories through a lens, Corral brought them to life in...

The Flight for the Top

Biola Baseball on Mar. 28, 2025 with Biola winning both games against Vanguard.
Biola Men's Baseball is right in the thick of a crowded PacWest field and a premier matchup comes to Eagles Diamond this weekend
Peter Koontz, Sports Editor March 28, 2025

High caliber competition is in full swing in the men's baseball PacWest competition and the Biola Eagles are right in the thick of the action. The squad is sitting right between longtime rivals Azusa Pacific University (APU) and new PacWest opponent Vanguard in the standings. All three are tussling for...

Biola Baseball Makes History

Caleb Bennet (left) and Noah Ruiz (right) jump in celebration
Biola records their program's highest record of 25 runs in a 7-inning game.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 25, 2025

The Biola Eagles made history with a record-breaking program win. The Eagles played the Jessup Warriors for a pair of doubleheaders on Feb. 21–22, and in game two of the doubleheader on Feb. 21, the Eagles made sure to make their presence known. Jessup was undefeated with a 5–0 record and beat the...

Student Broadcaster Gone Pro

Jeff Woolson (right) alongside Jake Macias (left) calling a Biola game.
Broadcast journalism alumnus Jeff Woolson began his professional career here at Biola.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

If you have tuned into Biola Athletics over the past few years, you have heard the voice of Jeff Woolson.  Hailing from Carlsbad, California, Woolson found a love for sports playing baseball at his junior college. Baseball is where it all started. Listening to legends like Vin Scully, a sports announcer...

From Player to Mentor

From Player to Mentor
Jonathan Kumai is back with baseball, but this time as a coach.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 13, 2025

From once playing on Biola’s Eagle Diamond, to stepping onto the sidelines, business graduate student Jonathan Kumai is leaving a lasting impact on the Biola baseball community as he continues his journey through the program as the graduate assistant coach. SEED PLANTED  Midseason, when Kumai was...

Whitty

James Whitman repping his Biola uniform
James Whitman is a Sluggin’ Machine
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 1, 2025

Biola Baseball is stacked with power, as public health junior James Whitman is a slugging machine impacting the team. Last season, he ranked 21st for the best batting average in the conference, led his team in OPS and home runs, and tied for third in home runs for the PacWest conference. Whether at the...

Take Me Out To A Ball Game

Samuel Lisiak hits a home run against Westmont March 19, 2025
Baseball season is back!
Nina Corral, Sports Editor January 27, 2025

My seasonal depression is cured as baseball season is upon us. The sound of the bat’s ding and the smell of freshly cut grass are telltale signs that the season is getting underway. So, be sure to grab that Big League Chew and a bag of Sunflower Seeds!  Last season, Biola’s baseball team placed...

Beyond the Mound

Brian Holman (left) and John “Benjamin” Terrell (right) at USA Film Festival in 2024
Retired baseball player Brian Holman impacts John Benjamin Terrell in more ways than one.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

On April 20, 1990, Seattle Mariners pitcher Brian Holman almost threw a perfect game — one of the rarest events that could occur on the diamond —so rare that its odds are 0.01% per game, with only 24 being thrown in history. The game's trajectory still holds an impact as the plot resurfaces for sophomore...

Biola Eagles dominates CSUDH Toros in season opener doubleheader

Biola Baseball faces CSU Dominguez Hills.
The baseball season begins with back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Nina Corral, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

On Feb. 3 ,the Eagles took on CSU Dominguez Hills Toros for a doubleheader, highlighting opening day for the Biola baseball 2024 season. GAME ONE Robert “Bobby” Brown II, starting pitcher for the Eagles, dominated the mound early in the game as he struck out the side in the first inning. At the...