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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...

Softball cannot stay ahead in doubleheader sweep

Freshman outfielder Sicili Brittingham takes a swing during Biola's doubleheader against Hope International on Feb. 12. The Eagles lost both games to the Royals.
Blown leads bite the Eagles, who open season with two straight losses to Hope International.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 13, 2019

After rain interfered with Biola softball’s first four scheduled games, the Eagles got more than they bargained for in their long-awaited season opener against Hope International University, losing 3-2 in a nine-inning marathon on Tuesday. The Eagles were two outs away from giving Nikki Udria a win...

Softball’s sweep sustains streak

Softball’s sweep sustains streak
The Eagles rallied to finish their nonconference play on a high note.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 28, 2018

The Eagles’ March 27 doubleheader against the Simpson University Red Hawks displayed that. Biola dominated the first game 7-0 before looking like they would get shut out in game two. However, the Eagles turned it on late to turn a 5-0 deficit into a 6-5 victory behind a gutty performance from freshman...

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball

Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Cornerstone rankings grow tighter as APU sweeps softball
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

Softball entered the Cornerstone Cup fray on March 17, visiting the Azusa Pacific University Cougars for a doubleheader. The Eagles’ normally powerful lineup fell silent against APU’s pitching, crossing the plate just once in the first game and getting shut out in game two. The losses mark just...

Softball comes back in doubleheader

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Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice March 9, 2018

Biola softball looked to continue their win streak when they hosted PacWestopponents Holy Names University Hawks for a doubleheader on March 9. The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the conference standings, with Biola near the top and Holy Names at the bottom. Biola went down early after...

Ramos’ big bat gives softball two more conference wins

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Austin Green, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

The softball team made a resounding opening statement in their first ever PacWest home series, sweeping the Dominican University Penguins in a March 8 doubleheader at Freedom Field. The Eagles never trailed in either game, outscoring the Penguins 16-1. Junior outfielder Areana Ramos led the way with...

Softball storms through Hawaii

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The Eagles win their first six PacWest games in their successful road trip.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

After starting the season with an 11-3 nonconference record, softball headed to Hawaii over spring break to start their inaugural PacWest slate in road series against Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and University of Hawaii Hilo. The Eagles went 6-2 over the eight-game trip, sweeping...

Softball bounces back against William Woods in homecoming

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The Eagles pick up two more nonconference wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 7, 2018

Tired and jet-lagged from their road trip to Hawaii over spring break, softball refused to let it stop them from sweeping nonconference foe William Woods University of the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics on March 6. The Eagles won the first game of the doubleheader via a shutout from...

Softball takes three in Tucson

Softball takes three in Tucson
Biola destroys opponents in exciting Cactus Classic.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 20, 2018

On a multi-game day on Feb. 17 in Tucson, Ariz., the Eagles went 3-0, outscoring their opponents by a total of 18-1. The Franklin Pierce University Ravens, Lubbock Christian University Chaps and Western Oregon University Wolves became the victims of Biola’s scintillating offense and shutdown pitching. STARTING...

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep

Softball slugs their way to a season-opening sweep
Eagles’ offense wastes no time in making a statement with two big wins.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 3, 2018

Softball entered an opening-day doubleheader against old National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics foe La Sierra University with the Eagles looking to show off their strong offense and young talent. With a whopping 21 runs over two games—one of which was shortened—La Sierra could not...

Softball eliminated from playoffs on season’s final day

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A five-game losing streak left the Eagles unable to compete for a final GSAC crown.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
A five-game losing streak left the Eagles unable to compete for a final GSAC crown.

Softball drops crucial games at Menlo

A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 25, 2017
A late-season road sweep has the Eagles’ playoff hopes on life support.