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Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU

Biola clinches victory in first game against APU
The Eagles defeated the Cougars 3-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer September 10, 2022

On Sept. 7, women’s volleyball played their first home game against Azusa Pacific University and won 3-2 after a hard-fought battle. SCORES By the end of the game, the Eagles totaled 61 kills, 12 aces, 14 blocks and 61 digs. Sophomore right side Anna Aubele led offense with 20 kills followed by senior...

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win

Women’s water polo wrap up their regular season with a win
The Eagles soar as they defeat the Sunbirds once again, 11-10.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 16, 2022

On April 14, women’s water polo returned home for their last conference home game of the season. The Eagles ended their inaugural season with a hard earned win over the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds, 11-10. FLY EAGLES FLY FPU quickly gained a two-point lead in the first period as they overcame...

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record
The Eagles defeated the Golden Eagles 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 13, women’s tennis played their last home game against CSU Los Angeles and won, 5-2.  SCORING DOUBLES The Eagles came out victorious for the doubles’ point. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia ended their match first with a win of 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal...

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles break their win streak with a score of 2-5.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 9, women’s tennis played in San Diego, California against Point Loma Nazarene University and lost, 2-5.  NOT THE DOUBLES The Eagles gave the Sea Lions a run for their money in doubles, but ultimately lost. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal ended their match first, winning...

Baseball defeated by Point Loma

Baseball defeated by Point Loma
The Eagles lose another doubleheader against the Sea Lions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 4, 2022

Baseball headed to San Diego, California on April 1 to compete against the Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions. The Eagles were unable to score a point in the first doubleheader of the weekend.  BU returned home April 2 to face off against Point Loma once again at home. In the end Point Loma...

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art
The Eagles defeat the Urban Knights 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 1, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against the Academy of Art and won, 5-2. Women’s tennis is now back on track to start a second win streak. EARNING DOUBLES Determined to keep their at-home record perfect, the Eagles outdueled the Urban Knights in doubles despite tough matches. Junior...

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles secured a win in the ninth inning but lost the second game, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

On March 29, softball competed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in a doubleheader at home. The Eagles were set to compete against the Vulcans for four games but the competition on March 28 was canceled due to rain.  NINTH INNING WIN The first eight innings were uneventful with no runs earned...

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader
The Eagles sharpened their game against the Silverswords.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2022

On March 26, softball faced off in a doubleheader against the Chaminade University Silverswords at home.The Eagles swept their opponent in both games, winning 8-0 and 5-3.   MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD The Eagles started the game off strong with a homer from redshirt junior outfielder Sicili Brittingham,...

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver
The Eagles annihilate the Roadrunners 7-0.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 28, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against Metropolitan State University of Denver and won, 7-0. Their win streak extended to 14 with this game marking their fifth shutout of the season. TAKING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Roadrunners in doubles. Biola won...

Men’s tennis takes MSU Denver

Men’s tennis takes MSU Denver
The Eagles win 6-1 against the Roadrunners.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 28, 2022

Men’s tennis played at home against the Metropolitan State University of Denver on March 24 and won, 6-1. SECURING DOUBLES The Eagles earned the doubles point after a unanimous defeat of the Roadrunners. Junior Sebastian Herrera and graduate Carlos Solorzano’s match finished first with a winning...