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Track and field excel at the Bryan Clay Invite

Track and field excel at the Bryan Clay Invite
The Eagles show their strength in a three-day invite between multiple schools.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 20, 2019

The Eagles have travelled all around LA in the past few days. From Azusa Pacific University to Cal State Los Angeles University to Cal State Long Beach University, Biola has made their presence be known. The end of the three-day long invitational finished at APU in the Bryan Clay Invite. RECORD BREAKERS Junior...

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss

Men’s tennis serves Holy Names a loss
The Eagles win in consolation bracket at PacWest Championships.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 20, 2019

Men’s tennis finished their season decisively against Holy Names University with a 4-0 win at the PacWest Tennis Championships Saturday morning. Senior David Garcia completed his career with the Eagles with No. 3 doubles and No. 6 singles wins. Junior Derek James and Garcia took the first win of...

Softball splits doubleheader on the road

Softball splits doubleheader on the road
The Eagles shine in game two against Notre Dame de Namur.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 19, 2019

Biola softball played their second doubleheader against Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont, California on Friday afternoon. The Eagles split the doubleheader, losing the first 6-3, and winning the second 4-0. In the first game, freshman outfielder Madison Blossey hit a triple and put the Eagles up two...

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur

Softball sweeps Notre Dame de Namur
The Eagles go up 2-0 in the first day of a four-game series against NDNU.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 18, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Belmont, California today to compete in their first of two doubleheaders. The first game of the day started dry, however, Biola pulled themselves together and emerged with a victory, 6-2. The second game carried the same energy from the Eagles. They ended the game in the sixth...

Softball sweeps four-game series

Softball sweeps four-game series
Eagles claim second consecutive doubleheader sweep over Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Biola played their second doubleheader at Dominican University on Wednesday. Much like yesterday’s victories, the Eagles struck early and often to pick up two more wins, 11-6 and 6-3, sweeping the Penguins. EARLY EXPLOSION The first inning of the first game was one to remember, as an explosion of...

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Kaile Chavez

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Kaile Chavez
The senior pitcher led her team to a season-high scoring game of 11-6.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 17, 2019

Kaile Chavez had a stellar series against Dominican University this past week. The Eagles completed the four-game sweep today, winning the first, 11-6, and coming back from behind to win the final game, 6-3. While Chavez contributed to this win, her biggest achievements came during game three of the...

First ever “I Heart Biola” week celebrates school’s 111th birthday

First ever “I Heart Biola” week celebrates school’s 111th birthday
The Student Alumni Association sponsored a new event to spread appreciation of staff and faculty.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Biola’s inaugural “I Heart Biola” week, put on by the Student Alumni Association, took place during the week of Feb. 25-28. This week of events, held in conjunction with Biola’s 111th birthday, was created to provide a space for...

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match

Women’s tennis loses in first playoff match
The Eagles struggle on several fronts against Concordia.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 17, 2019

Biola women’s tennis lost to Concordia University in the PacWest Women’s Tennis Championship Wednesday morning. The Eagles struggled in every match, fighting for lone points each set but in the end losing 5-0. The No. 1 doubles team of junior Lauren Lee and sophomore Esther Lee went down first,...

Softball dominates doubleheader

Softball dominates doubleheader
Eagles offense explodes in two wins at Dominican.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Softball swept Dominican University on Tuesday in a PacWest doubleheader. Led by strong offense, the Eagles claimed an 8-0 victory in game one, and held on for a 3-1 win in game two. DOMINANT OFFENSE Biola started game one with a run in the first inning off of a sacrifice fly from senior third baseman...

Track and field shines at Westmont

Eagles pick up 11 first-place finishes in Santa Barbara.
April 14, 2019

Track and field headed to Santa Barbara to take on long-time Golden State Athletic Conference rival Westmont College in a dual meet. Despite losing on both sides, the Eagles claimed 11 victories, including 10 in individual events. Read more at Biola Athletics.

Baseball picks up series win

Baseball picks up series win
Eagles cruise to 7-2 victory over Academy of Art.
April 14, 2019

Biola wrapped up their four-game home series against Academy of Art University on Saturday. Led by home runs from senior left fielder Jerron Largusa and sophomore second baseman RobertAnthony Cruz, the Eagles claimed a 7-2 victory to win the series 3-1. Read more at Biola Athletics

Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day

Men’s tennis falls in nailbiter on senior day
Arizona Christian storms back for 4-3 win in the Eagles’ final home match.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 13, 2019

Biola took on Arizona Christian University on Saturday for their final home match of the season. Despite a win from the lone senior on the team, David Garcia, ACU closed the match with four straight singles wins to claim victory 4-3. TONE SETTER Things looked bad early in doubles for Biola as the...