Ryan Thompson Archives

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race

The Eagles took home sixth place for the West Region in their first-ever appearance at the NCAA Division II National Championship.

Andi Basista, News Editor • November 23, 2019

It was a historic and emotional day for Biola athletics up in Sacramento, as men’s cross country competed in their first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship. The Eagles came together to finish sixth in the West Region and placed 25th overall, with superstar senior Gabe Plendcio leading his...

Men’s cross country wins PacWest Championship for the second year in a row

Meanwhile, the women’s team finished 2nd at the conference championship.

Tori Apodaca • October 26, 2019

Biola men’s and women’s cross country found themselves on top of the podium for the third year in a row at the 2019 PacWest Conference Championships at Ted Craig Regional Park. The men’s team continued to dominate the course and became back-to-back champions. The women ran into a second place tie...

Cross country starts the season off with a win

The Eagles finished second and fourth at the Biola Invitational.

Andi Basista, News Editor • September 7, 2019

Men’s and women’s cross country traveled to Fullerton Saturday morning to compete in the Biola Invitational. Both teams excelled in competition. The men finished second overall while the girls finished strong in fourth place against numerous well-respected teams. Senior Gabe Plendcio was...

Track and field excels in San Francisco Invite

The Eagles bring home multiple top marks and a new school record.

Andi Basista, News Editor • March 30, 2019

The Eagles flew high during the Mike Fanelli Track Classic at San Francisco State University on Thursday and Friday. The team took to Chabot College track, setting a new school record and many personal best times within both the men’s and women’s events. Junior Angel Escobar and senior Ryan Thompson...

Track takes two in season’s first meet

Both men’s and women’s teams beat La Verne in season-opening dual meet.

Austin Green and Thecla Li • February 16, 2019

Men’s and women’s track started off their seasons on the right foot Saturday, as each team beat their counterparts from the University of La Verne in a rare home dual meet. MAUMALANGA MASHES RECORD On the women’s side, sophomore Anna Maumalanga picked up where she left off last season with wins...

Track and field finishes middle of the pack in the bay

Eagles’ split squad contingent heads north for a major meet.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • March 30, 2018

Head track and field coach Sean Henning divided up his Eagles teams on Easter Weekend, sending some men’s and women’s runners up to the San Francisco State Distance Carnival in Hayward, Cailf. on March 30. The Eagles competed in several events from early in the morning to late at night, spending...

Men’s cross country wins NCCAA championship

Both Eagles squads end season strong with top honors.

Sasha Terry, Copy Editor • November 14, 2017

Men’s and women’s cross country competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championships at Choctaw Trails in Clinton, Miss. on Nov. 11. Both men’s and women’s teams raced against 12 other teams in the event, hosted by Belhaven University. MEN PLACE FIRST IN...