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Volleyball looks to carry their last season successes into 2019

Volleyball looks to carry their last season successes into 2019
The Eagles are losing five seniors but have hope in their athletic underclassmen.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 25, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Biola volleyball had a spectacular 2018 season going 30-6 overall and 19-3 in the PacWest conference. The Eagles were nearly undefeated at home (12-1) and had a monumental 12-game winning streak mid-season. The squad reached great levels...

Women’s golf soars through the PacWest Championship

Women’s golf soars through the PacWest Championship
The Eagles send four players to the All-Tournament Team after finishing second.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2019

The Eagles excelled in the PacWest Championship at Litchfield Park, Arizona over the past few days. The team ended the three-day tournament in second place right behind the Academy of Art, shooting 305 collectively. Four Eagles earned spots on the All-Tournament Team. Biola’s second place on the...

Men’s golf end their program at the PacWest Championships

Men’s golf end their program at the PacWest Championships
The Eagles finished in sixth place in their final season for Biola.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 24, 2019

The Eagles ended a three-day long tournament in Litchfield Park, Arizona on a bittersweet moment. After 12 years as a program, Biola finished its last tournament ever today. The Eagles were able to conclude the PacWest Championship by beating Notre Dame de Namur University out for sixth place. Senior...

Athlete of the Week: Track and field’s Paige LaBare

Athlete of the Week: Track and field’s Paige LaBare
The junior sprinter broke her own personal-best record.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 23, 2019

Junior Paige LaBare excelled in the Eagles’ most recent tournament, the Bryan Clay Invite at Azusa Pacific University. The sprinter crossed the 100-meter finish line with a record-breaking personal best time of :12.14. Her astounding new time was :00.01 better than her previous 100-meter record. LaBare...

Baseball pulls off another win against Hawaii Pacific

Baseball pulls off another win against Hawaii Pacific
The Eagles round out a four-game series against HPU on top, 3-1.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 21, 2019

The Eagles took to the diamond on Saturday afternoon in their fourth game against Hawaii Pacific University this week. After losing to the Sharks just one day prior, the Eagles came ready to fight. It was a back and forth battle, but Biola pulled off the victory, 9-6. It was a slow start for both...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College

Women’s tennis falls to Westmont College
The NAIA 12-seed Warriors defeat the Eagles, 7-2.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

The Eagles faced a strong Westmont College women’s tennis team on Thursday in Santa Barbara, California. Biola’s women put up a respectable fight, but lost to the Warriors, 7-2. Junior Allison Torres and freshman Ines Diaz put their talents to work and defeated the No. 3 Warriors doubles team...

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas

Men’s basketball’s Alex Talma goes pro overseas
The Eagles power forward will return home to play in the National Basketball League of New Zealand.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Former men’s basketball forward Alex Talma is headed home to start a career in the National Basketball League of New Zealand. The senior guard has spent the last five years in the United States, the last three as a key rotation player...

Women’s golf places sixth in Santa Rosa

The Eagles finish sixth out of 15 in the Sonoma State Spring Invitational.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 10, 2019

Women’s golf fought strong winds in the final round of the Sonoma State Spring Invitational at Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. The Eagles placed sixth out of 15 respectable teams, making it their highest placement in a tournament this season. The Eagles started the tournament off rough...