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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

PacWest welcomes Coach Simo

Coach Simo pictured middle coaching Biola women’s basketball
From Edmonds, Washington, comes new coach Mike Simonson with a renewed vision for Women’s Basketball at Biola.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024

Five years into his career, Mike "Coach Simo" Simonson felt called by the Lord to coach women's basketball. Simonson comes from Seattle Pacific University (SPU), where he served as the assistant coach for two years before transitioning to head coach for six years. Simonson began his professional career...

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...

Talent, coaching and chemistry project promising tennis season

Photo Courtesy of Neil Morgan
Spirits are high on the men and women’s tennis teams as they look forward to their upcoming season.
Brittni Coffeen, Writer • December 6, 2016
Spirits are high on the men and women’s tennis teams as they look forward to their upcoming season.

Swimmers dive into new waters

Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer • May 10, 2016
Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.

Running as a team

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New Head Coach Sean Henning leads the team to a successful first meet and emphasizes pack running moving forward.
Jack Finck, Writer • September 8, 2015
New Head Coach Sean Henning leads the team to a successful first meet and emphasizes pack running moving forward.