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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...

Women’s tennis coasts through singles

Women’s tennis coasts through singles
Biola comes back from doubles loss to put away Arizona Christian 4-0 in singles.
Tori Apodaca April 13, 2019

Women’s tennis was back on the court at the Biola Tennis Center against longtime Golden State Athletic Conference foe Arizona Christian University for the team’s last regular season match. The Eagles looked to take down the Firestorm after having a 1-10 all-time record against ACU. The women did...

Baseball splits home doubleheader

Baseball splits home doubleheader
Eagles fall in game one but claim game two of the day against Academy of Art.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 12, 2019

Biola picked up play for the second straight day at home with a doubleheader against Academy of Art University. Despite a late rally, the Eagles fell 9-8 in game one, but bounced back for an 8-5 victory in game two. NAILBITER The Urban Knights got the scoring started early with six runs in the first...

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool

Swim and dive reaches beyond the pool
Swimmers fill ‘JoyJars’ to encourage children who have cancer.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Jessica Joy Rees was a 12-year old girl who suffered and died from diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a childhood cancer of the brain. This very rare condition left Rees hospital-bound with her quality of life on a downward spiral....

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off

Baseball rallies late for a walk-off
A bases-loaded single in the ninth gives Eagles a win over Academy of Art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) April 11, 2019

Baseball began their second home series in a row on Thursday with a 5-4 win against Academy of Art University, coming from a walk off in the ninth from senior third baseman Joey Magro. ACADEMY OF ART STARTS ON TOP Academy of Art struck early with two runs in the top of the first inning. Biola responded...

Men’s tennis takes down old rival

Men’s tennis takes down old rival
Eagles dominate Westmont to claim a convincing 7-2 victory.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles traveled to Santa Barbara on Thursday to take on former Golden State Athletic Conference rival Westmont University. Biola played well in doubles and singles to pick up a 7-2 win over the Warriors. In doubles, the No. 2 duo of senior David Garcia and junior Derek James fell in a close match...