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Athletics appoints Torrey Stricklin as men’s soccer head coach

Athletics appoints Torrey Stricklin as men’s soccer head coach
Stricklin takes the place of Todd Elkins, who stepped down in November 2019.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor April 13, 2020

Lee University’s Torrey Stricklin will replace Todd Elkins as Biola’s men soccer head coach, starting with the fall 2020 season. After Elkins' shock resignation following Biola men’s soccer 2019 season, the team had a gaping hole in the coaching department. The future suddenly seemed uncertain...

49ers Super Bowl extra special for head coach’s nanny

Dale Gustafson passed down the 49er's spirit to daughter Anna Gustafson.
Junior Anna Gustafson got a front-row seat to San Francisco’s magical season as a nanny for the Shanahan family.
Austin Green and Andi Basista January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). At first glance, junior intercultural studies major Anna Gustafson seems like a typical Biola student. She owns a Disneyland pass and met her best friends on her dorm floor. She is passionate about Mock Rock, having led the Men of Honor...

Men’s basketball coaching legend steps into 40th year at Biola

Biola men's basketball coaching legend Dave Holmquist looks to reach over 1,000 wins in his 40th year with the Eagles.
Hall of fame head coach Dave Holmquist is the fifth-most winning coach in all of college basketball history.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 7, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). The game of basketball has changed over the last 40 years. Power forwards had their backs glued to the basket, never stepping foot outside the paint. Guards weaved the ball around defenders until they were able to feed into the big men...

Men’s soccer shocked from sudden head coach resignation

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Todd Elkins steps down from Eagles Athletics after 16 years with Biola.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Twenty-eight phones buzzed with a message on the morning of Nov. 20, notifying each member of the men’s soccer team of an urgent meeting. Four days prior, the Eagles had finished their season with their second straight come-from-behind...

Baseball hires third head coach in three years

New manager Jeff Calhoon exchanges smiles with one of his Eagles.
Jeff Calhoon brings a culture centered on blue-collar work ethic and high standards.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Biola baseball is no stranger to a revolving coaching staff. The Eagles are adjusting to yet another head coach, Jeff Calhoon, their third coach in three seasons. Calhoon played D-I baseball at Niagara University and coached for the...

Soccer seniors set high goals

Junior midfielder Joey O'Keefe high-kicked for the ball at the game against San Diego Christian College last season. |  Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Senior captains expect nothing less than winning GSAC as they prepare for their final season at Biola.
Jack Finck, Writer May 12, 2015
Senior captains expect nothing less than winning GSAC as they prepare for their final season at Biola.

Leadership changes coming

Senior midfielder Amanda Lillicrop competes for the ball at the game against Concordia University last season. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Women’s soccer looks forward to a new season with a familiar face in a new role.
Dale Fredriks, Writer May 12, 2015
Women’s soccer looks forward to a new season with a familiar face in a new role.

New beginnings in soccer

Sophomore midfielder Jessie Burns races past two players from Concordia University last season. | Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES [file photo]
Former assistant coach Erin Brunelle named head coach of the women’s soccer team.
Laurie Bullock, Writer May 6, 2015
Former assistant coach Erin Brunelle named head coach of the women’s soccer team.