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The 6’3 Powerhouse

Raegan Tjepkema playing for Biola in 2019
From Biola volleyball to professional volleyball, and now back to Biola
Nina Corral, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

From Biola in La Mirada to Holtz, Germany, junior communications major Raegan Tjepkema's volleyball career has been anything but ordinary. Tjepkema played for Biola for two seasons in 2019-21 and took a gap year to pursue volleyball professionally in Germany. Instead of spiking the volleyball in Germany,...

Volleyball dominates Academy of Art

Volleyball dominates Academy of Art
The Eagles schooled the Urban Knights, 3-0.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2021

On Nov. 13 volleyball headed to Belmont, California to face off against the Academy of Art Urban Knights. Biola dominated the court, shutting down the Urban Knights to win the first three sets, 3-0. Overall, the Eagles totaled 64 points, 49 kills, nine aces and three blocks.  THREE SET SWEEP The first...

Volleyball starts a win streak

Volleyball starts a win streak
The Eagles dominate on the court against Fresno Pacific, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

On Friday night the Eagles competed against Fresno Pacific University. Biola totaled 65 kills and 122 digs, reigning victorious over the Sunbirds, 3-1. The Eagles won the first set and FPU took the second set. Biola came back winning sets three and four.  Leading the Eagles was redshirt freshman...

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights

Volleyball takes three-set win against the Urban Knights
Gaining essential kills and digs, the Eagles champion a swift victory.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 21, 2021

After 45 kills and 30 digs, the Eagles triumphed over the Academy of Art University Urban Knights, with a three-set identical score, 25-19. The 3-0 win places Biola at a 10-7, 6-3 Pacwest standing. WELL-ROUNDED PLAY During the first set, redshirt sophomore outside hitter Madison Beebe and middle blocker...

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU

Volleyball suffers a loss against APU
The Eagles battle for a win against the Cougars, but ultimately lose, 2-3.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor October 1, 2021

The Eagles faced Azusa Pacific University at home on Oct. 1. The Eagles fought hard in the fifth set for a win, however, the Cougars ultimately won the match. This left the Eagles with a loss, 2-3. By the end of the game, the Eagles had a total of 97 points, 54 kills and two aces.  PLAYERS’ SUCCESS Although...

Volleyball wins home opener

Volleyball wins home opener
The Eagles defeat Concordia University, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

On Saturday, volleyball headed home to face off against the Concordia University Golden Eagles. The Eagles won three sets leading them to win, 3-1. By the end of the match, Biola had a total of 75 points, 52 kills and 12 aces. This puts Biola 2-0 in the PacWest conference.   Leading Biola was redshirt...

Volleyball starts their PacWest season

Volleyball starts their PacWest season
The Eagles defeat Holy Names, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 17, 2021

Volleyball headed to Oakland, California to face off against the Holy Names University Hawks. Biola owned the court and annihilated the Hawks. The Eagles won three consecutive sets leading them to win the entire match, 3-0. By the end of the night Biola had a total of 51 points, 40 kills and nine aces. Leading...

Volleyball sets off the season

Volleyball sets off the season
The Eagles head to Alaska for their season opener.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor September 4, 2021

Volleyball started their season in Anchorage, Alaska at the UAA Invitational. Biola competed against University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Texas A&M International and University of Indianapolis. The Eagles unfortunately lost to the UAA Seawolves on day one, 2-3. Despite...

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak

Volleyball wraps up their season on a six-game winning streak
The Eagles obliterate Azusa Pacific University in set five, 15-11.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Volleyball headed to Azusa Pacific University for their last game in the PacWest Conference on Thursday evening. The Eagles competed against the Cougars and wrapped up the season on a high, winning the match overall, 3-2. The leaders in last night’s game were redshirt freshman middle blocker Dani...

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions

Volleyball named PacWest SoCal Pod Champions
The Eagles continue their winning streak as they move their overall standing, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 15, 2021

Volleyball returned home Wednesday afternoon to compete in their second to last game of the PacWest season against Concordia University Irvine. The women are currently on a five-game winning streak and were named the PacWest SoCal Pod Champions after Wednesday’s win against CUI, 3-1. The Eagles...

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University

Volleyball takes down The Master’s University
The Eagles win against the Mustangs in a nonconference game, 3-1.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Volleyball returned home Friday afternoon to compete against The Master's University Mustangs in a nonconference game. The women are currently on a four-game winning streak after annialiating the Mustangs, 3-1.  The Eagles totaled 52 kills, nine aces, 56 digs and nine aces in Friday’s game. The...

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak

Volleyball is on a three-game winning streak
Biola takes down Point Loma Nazarene University, 3-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 8, 2021

Volleyball headed to San Diego, Calif. to compete against Point Loma Nazarene University on Wednesday, April 7. The women killed it down South and left PLNU in the dust with a 3-2 win.  The Eagles totaled 64 kills, nine aces, 48 assists and 86 digs in Wednesday night's game. Some of the leaders in...