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Men’s and women’s cross country earn high places

Biola cross country runner runs ahead of her opponents.
The women sweep with top finishes and place fifth at the Vanguard Invitational.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 12, 2019

Men’s and women’s cross country traveled to Costa Mesa, California to compete in the Vanguard Invitational on Saturday. The men placed ninth out of 13 teams and the women finished fifth out of 13 teams.  WOMEN EARN HIGH PLACES The Eagles flew in the 5k races by four Eagles placing high in the...

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton
The Eagles finish strong at the Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 3, 2019

Track and field competed in the CSU Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet on Friday, giving a respectable performance in their last regular season meet.   WOMEN STANDOUTS The women made their mark in Fullerton. Freshman mid-distance runner Clara Haynes took home first place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase...

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition

Track and Field setting sights on tougher competition
The Eagles have stepped up their performance as they transition into the PacWest.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 30, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Track and field has impressed in 2019, with several Eagles setting records left and right. Athletes from both the men’s and women’s side have been beating personal bests and ending meets with top scores against prestigious NCAA Division...

Track and Field take sixth and seventh at PLNU

Track and Field take sixth and seventh at PLNU
The Eagles set multiple personal bests and top finishes in San Diego.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 17, 2019

Men’s and women’s track and field took to San Diego where they competed in the Ross and Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet at Point Loma Nazarene University on Saturday. The women’s team finished in sixth place out of 14 teams, while the men finished in seventh place out of 12 teams. Freshman...

Men’s and women’s cross country both claim NCCAA championships

Biola's women's cross country team gets ready at the starting line in the NCCAA national championships on November 10, 2018.
Gabe Plendcio and Makenna Mason lead the Eagles to team titles.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

On a beautiful morning in Point Lookout, Missouri on Saturday, men’s and women’s cross country added two more NCCAA championship banners. The men won their second consecutive title, and the women took home their first championship in program history. Junior Gabe Plendcio also took home his second...

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 improves season records

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Women’s 5k includes two Eagles in the top 10 at the Master's University Mustang challenge on Sept. 30.
Sasha Terry, Copy Editor October 2, 2017
Women’s 5k includes two Eagles in the top 10 at the Master's University Mustang challenge on Sept. 30.

Eagles post successful day one at GSAC Championships

Courtesy of Neil Morgan
Biola track and field races to several titles at GSAC Championships with one more day remaining.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor May 2, 2017
Biola track and field races to several titles at GSAC Championships with one more day remaining.

Eagles finish strong in final GSAC Championship

Courtesy of Brad Elliot of Westmont College
Biola track takes home 18 titles at Westmont.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor May 2, 2017
Biola track takes home 18 titles at Westmont.

Cross country finishes strong

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The Eagles’ success holds positive implications heading into the GSAC tournament.
Keaton Moore, Writer October 25, 2016
The Eagles’ success holds positive implications heading into the GSAC tournament.