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Men’s cross country heads to NCAA National Championship

Senior long distance runner Gabe Plendcio strides through the PacWest Championships where he won the individual championship for the second year in a row.
For the first time in school history, the Eagles earned an at-large bid and will be competing in the Division II National Championships.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Men’s cross country, back-to-back PacWest champions, returned home from Monmouth, Oregon, where they took sixth in the PacWest Regional Championship. While an impressive and promising placement for the Eagles, they were unsure if they...

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

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...

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 takes two in season’s first meet

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 17, 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...

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards

Everything Eagles: Fall Sports Report Cards
Handing out grades for how Biola’s five fall teams fared this year.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 29, 2018

We have reached Christmas season, which also means finals season for us busy, tired college students. Most of us are probably starting to worry about grades right about now, if not outright freaking out about them. So in the spirit of the holidays, I give you the chance to take a break from obsessing...

Plendcio blazes trail both as runner and man of God

Photo Courtesy of Biola Athletics
Cross country is in first place in the PacWest, thanks in large part to the Eagles’ emerging star junior.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Talking to junior men’s cross country athlete Gabe Plendcio, one might not think he has become one of the best distance runners in the PacWest conference. His humble attitude and gratefulness toward the sport of cross country shine through...

Everything Eagles: rankings show much-deserved respect to cross country

Biola track members lead the race during the meet
Biola’s men’s and women’s cross country teams earned top spots in their respective PacWest preseason coaches’ polls.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 6, 2018

Editor's Note: This semester marks the beginning of my fifth at Biola, and also my fifth covering sports for the Chimes in some capacity. I have spent the past two years getting to know the incredible people in and around the Athletics department, from Dr. Miller herself to the undergrad sports information...

Track and field finishes middle of the pack in the bay

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...

Biola cross country prepares for upcoming season

Cross country looks ahead to tougher competition next season.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor May 9, 2017
Cross country looks ahead to tougher competition next season.

Dawson and relays highlight Eagles’ weekend championships

Courtesy of Nick Dawson
Coach Sean Henning looks to build towards the outdoor season after Indoor Championships.
Carter Baumgartner, Writer March 8, 2017
Coach Sean Henning looks to build towards the outdoor season after Indoor Championships.

Dawson, Hunsaker qualify for Indoor Championships

Courtesy of Neil Morgan
In an exceptionally rare Biola-hosted meet, two Eagles athletes completed the mile fast enough to go to nationals.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 22, 2017
In an exceptionally rare Biola-hosted meet, two Eagles athletes completed the mile fast enough to go to nationals.

Last Chance Qualifier provides successful outing

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Lyndee Dawson and Hannah Hunsaker qualify for the Indoor Championships at a rare Biola-hosted track meet.
Dale Fredriks, Writer February 22, 2017
Lyndee Dawson and Hannah Hunsaker qualify for the Indoor Championships at a rare Biola-hosted track meet.