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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Comeback kids finish runner-up at GSAC tourney, clinch national berth

Junior Kendall Maddox winds up her pitch at the softball game against La Sierra University on Feb. 6.  | Melanie Kim/THE CHIMES [file photo]
With a 7-6 walkoff win over San Diego Christian in the elimination game of the GSAC tournament, Biola clinched their second consecutive NAIA tournament bid.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer May 5, 2015
With a 7-6 walkoff win over San Diego Christian in the elimination game of the GSAC tournament, Biola clinched their second consecutive NAIA tournament bid.

Spring sports recap

Two spring sports teams are still in season and look to go a long way in their respective national tournaments.
Laurie Bullock, Writer May 5, 2015
Two spring sports teams are still in season and look to go a long way in their respective national tournaments.

Softball looks to break streak

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kimmy Triolo prepares a pitch against Concordia University on April 21. Biola looks to finish strong in the final doubleheader of the regular season. | Melissa Osswald/THE CHIMES
On the heels of a 3-game losing streak and heading into the GSAC Championship tournament next weekend, the softball team looks to finish strong iin their final regular season doubleheader.
Tyler Gunhus, Writer April 22, 2015
On the heels of a 3-game losing streak and heading into the GSAC Championship tournament next weekend, the softball team looks to finish strong iin their final regular season doubleheader.

Softball splits doubleheaders

Softball splits doubleheaders
Biola lost a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific, but earns shutout against Hope International.
Dale Fredriks, Writer April 14, 2015
Biola lost a doubleheader against Azusa Pacific, but earns shutout against Hope International.

Softball stretches winning streak

Freshman Terri Van Dagens setting up her pitch during the softball game on Feb. 17.  | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES [file photo]
The Biola softball team improved to a five game winning streak as they beat both Arizona Christian University and California State University-San Marcos twice this week.
Jack Finck, Writer April 4, 2015
The Biola softball team improved to a five game winning streak as they beat both Arizona Christian University and California State University-San Marcos twice this week.

Softball sweeps No. 8 San Marcos

The Biola softball team defeated the No. 8 California State University-San Marcos twice to improve to a five game winning streak.
Jack Finck, Writer March 30, 2015
The Biola softball team defeated the No. 8 California State University-San Marcos twice to improve to a five game winning streak.

Eagles take two on Firestorm

The Biola softball team beat Arizona Christian University at home twice on March 27.
Jack Finck, Writer March 28, 2015
The Biola softball team beat Arizona Christian University at home twice on March 27.

Single runs split games

Single runs split games
Single runs decided both of the Biola softball team’s games against the University of Antelope Valley on March 25.
Jack Finck, Writer March 25, 2015
Single runs decided both of the Biola softball team’s games against the University of Antelope Valley on March 25.

Biola softball splits with Concordia

Junior right-handed pitcher Reba DePriest winds up for the pitch during the game against San Diego Christian College on Tuesday. With a win against San Diego Christian, they look hopeful as post-season play approaches. | Olivia Blinn/THE CHIMES
Biola softball grabbed their first win against Concordia in four years, but was unable to get the sweep.
Dale Fredriks, Writer March 16, 2015
Biola softball grabbed their first win against Concordia in four years, but was unable to get the sweep.

The playmaker

Junior catcher Bria Madrid shines in the pressure-filled role of catcher.
Laurie Bullock, Writer March 4, 2015
Junior catcher Bria Madrid shines in the pressure-filled role of catcher.

First conference win

Junior Kendall MaddoxMelanie Kim/THE CHIMES
The Biola softball team beat Arizona Christian University twice on Feb. 28 for their first conference win of the season.
Jack Finck, Writer March 2, 2015
The Biola softball team beat Arizona Christian University twice on Feb. 28 for their first conference win of the season.