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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Plendcio blazes trail both as runner and man of God

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Cross country is in first place in the PacWest, thanks in large part to the Eagles’ emerging star junior.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor • November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Talking to junior men’s cross country athlete Gabe Plendcio, one might not think he has become one of the best distance runners in the PacWest conference. His humble attitude and gratefulness toward the sport of cross country shine through...

Chimes’ Athlete of the Week: Cross Country’s Gabe Plendcio

Junior Gabe Pledcio raced into the Biola cross country record books with a blistering 23:59.1 time in the men's 8k at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational on Oct. 13.
After breaking the school’s 8k record time and leading the men’s cross country time to its fastest team time in program history, Plendcio’s efforts earn him our weekly award.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager • October 16, 2018

Halfway through the 2018 season, junior cross country runner Gabe Plendcio has broken out in a very big way. This past weekend at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational in Sunnyvale, Calif., Plendcio helped the Eagles capture the fastest team time in Biola men’s cross country history at 2:04:26.9. Among...

Gabe Plendcio earns new record time in men’s 8k race for the Eagles

Junior Gabe Plendcio earns new school record in the 8k event.
Eagles place high in events with the women finishing fourth in 6k open and men finishing 10th in the 8k invite.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • October 13, 2018

Men’s and women’s cross country hit the road for their second to last regular season meet at the Santa Clara University Bronco Invitational in Sunnyvale, Calif. Saturday. Both teams competed in a total of four races which featured about 200 runners in each event. The men earned a new school record...

Cross country confident to repeat success

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Despite the loss of several key seniors, the cross country team sets big goals for next season.
Jack Finck, Writer • May 10, 2016
Despite the loss of several key seniors, the cross country team sets big goals for next season.

Hunt leads women to podium

Abby Blake/THE CHIMES
Senior Kellian Hunt took first overall in nationals and led the women to a third place finish, men finished 25th.
Jack Finck, Writer • December 2, 2015
Senior Kellian Hunt took first overall in nationals and led the women to a third place finish, men finished 25th.

Cross country earns ticket to nationals

Abby Blake/THE CHIMES
As Hunt and Horchler both win first place overall, Biola earns a spot in the NAIA Championship.
Keaton Moore, Writer • November 10, 2015
As Hunt and Horchler both win first place overall, Biola earns a spot in the NAIA Championship.