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The Student News Site of Biola University

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The Frank Story

Luke Franklin shares his journey on the water polo team. Photo courtesy of Biola Athletics
Luke Franklin’s Biola story shows the growth of the water polo program, and his own personal community
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025

From being a youthful visitor to the leader of a highly successful water polo program, senior history major Luke Franklin’s Biola journey is one that speaks volumes about Biola’s culture and athletic prowess. Franklin has not only benefited from these aspects of Biola but has also done his part to...

Across the street and away from support

The Crowd cheering for BU men’s water polo {at Splash! Aquatic Center} for a game against CUI on Oct. 16, 2024
The Biola Water Polo teams don’t get to compete — or in many cases, train — on campus; how does this affect them?
Peter Koontz, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Tucked away in the corner of a public aquatics center, a team of collegiate athletes toils away in preparation for their next big competition. This group of young men and women, in the midst of daunting class, work and personal schedules, have laid it all aside to toil through blood and sweat in an endeavor...

Men’s water polo sets a new program record

Men’s water polo sets a new program record
The Eagles secure their second win against Ottawa Arizona, 15-7.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • October 30, 2021

On Friday morning men’s water polo headed to Thousand Oaks, California to compete against Ottawa Arizona University and California Lutheran University. The Eagles split the day with a victory against Ottawa, 15-7 and a loss against Cal Lutheran, 12-5. This concludes the men's water polo initial season...

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament

Men’s water polo competes in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament
The Eagles remain defeated as they start to wrap up their very first season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • October 25, 2021

On Oct. 23-24 men’s water polo headed to San Jose, California to compete in the Julian Fraser Memorial Tournament. Biola competed against Iona College, Princeton University and San Jose State University. The Eagles fell in all three matches, despite the loss they scored double digits for the fourth...

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak

Men’s water polo continue on a lose streak
The Eagles suffer their 15th loss of the season against No. 8 UC Davis, 22-3.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • October 22, 2021

On Friday evening, men’s water polo headed north to face off against the No. 8 University of California, Davis Aggies. The Eagles suffered another devastating loss in the pool, as the Aggies won, 22-3. Freshman goalkeeper Mitchell Carpenter continues to add to his college athletic accomplishments,...

Another loss for men’s water polo

Freshman utility player John Grasso (right) and the Eagles suffered their fifth loss of the season tonight.
The Eagles fall to the Tritons.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • September 16, 2021

Men’s water polo had their second home game of the season as they faced the University of California, San Diego Tritons. On Wednesday afternoon Biola was victorious against Westcliff, but took a turn today as they suffered their fifth loss of the season against the Tritons, 25-4. Freshman goalkeeper...

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego

Men’s water polo debut in San Diego
Biola’s newest team has their first tournament of the season.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor • September 5, 2021

Men’s water polo competed for the first time in Biola history. The Eagles headed down south to La Jolla, California for the University of California San Diego Triton Invitational on Sept. 4-5. Men’s water polo competed against No. 1 National Champions UCLA, Westcliff University, Pepperdine University...