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Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader
The Eagles sharpened their game against the Silverswords.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2022

On March 26, softball faced off in a doubleheader against the Chaminade University Silverswords at home.The Eagles swept their opponent in both games, winning 8-0 and 5-3.   MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD The Eagles started the game off strong with a homer from redshirt junior outfielder Sicili Brittingham,...

Softball splits against HPU for a second time

Softball splits against HPU for a second time
The Eagles win 2-1 in game one and lose 3-2 to the Sharks in game two.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

On March 22, softball played a doubleheader at home against Hawaii Pacific University, winning the first game 2-1 and losing the second 3-2. THE ONLY RUN In the first inning neither Biola nor HPU were able to score runs. At the bottom of the second inning redshirt junior outfielder Madison Blossey...

Softball beats HPU first game, loses second

Softball beats HPU first game, loses second
The Eagles scored the first game in the double header 1-0, then lost with a score of 2-6 the second game.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 22, 2022

On March 21, softball played a doubleheader at home against Hawaii Pacific University, winning the first game 1-0 and losing the second 2-6. THE ONLY RUN Senior right-handed pitcher Paige Austin made history on Freedom Field, achieving the first seven inning no-hitter of her career. Austin kept the...

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader

Softball loses to CUI in doubleheader
The Eagles lost by a slim margin in game one, but were utterly defeated in game two.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 11, 2022

Softball played back-to-back games against Concordia University Irvine on March 10 in Irvine, California and lost their first game 4-5 and their second 0-5. CLOSE, BUT NOT QUITE The Eagles aimed to give the Golden Eagles a run for their money. Sophomore outfielder Allie Beck scored the first run of...

Softball breaks even on Friday doubleheader

Softball breaks even on Friday doubleheader
The Eagles fell from victory against Holy Names.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

On Feb. 25, softball started their NorCal roadtrip with a doubleheader against Holy Names University. The women secured a win within the last two innings of game one, 5-2, but were unable to subdue the Holy Names in game two, losing 8-6. GAME ONE VICTORY The Eagles got off to a rough start at the top...

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB

Softball takes back-to-back losses against CSUMB
The Eagles lack offensive efficiency against the Otters.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 12, 2022

Softball lost both games in a doubleheader against the CSU Monterey Bay Otters, 2-1, 8-0. Overall, the Eagles struggled to score runs, tallying one run between the two games. Though the Eagles recorded nine hits in the first game, they only managed one run. In the second game, they struggled mightily...

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader

Softball score back-to-back wins in doubleheader
The Eagles dominate the Warriors.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

On Friday, women’s softball faced off against the Westcliff University Warriors, securing a victory in the doubleheader match. Redshirt senior pitcher Paige Austin kept the Warriors at bay, logging 10 strikeouts in 4.2 innings with 14 batters faced. GAME ONE The Eagles started off strong, shutting...

Women’s softball steals another victory

Women’s softball steals another victory
The Eagles scrapped for a win in the final inning, 6-4.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2022

On Feb. 5, women’s softball secured their second consecutive win against the San Francisco State University Gators at home. The Eagles were on the outs for the first three innings due to the Gators’ early three-point lead. Biola began their fight in the fourth inning, steadily depleting the point...

Softball swings right into season

Softball swings right into season
The Eagles earn their first win of the season to the Nighthawks, 3-0.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Biola softball kicked off their season with the first game of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Eagles went head-to-head against the Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks for their first game of the spring season. The Eagles slid right in and won the game three to nothing. A SWINGING SUCCESS The...

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports

Intramural mixer gathers students for spring sports
Intramural sports offer community and structured games for non-student-athletes.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 19, 2022

On Wednesday students gathered around the Fireplace Pavillion for a meeting regarding the spring intramural season. During the meeting, intramural coordinator Hayden Leever explained that intramural sports are meant to unite the student body.   CHALLENGES AND CONNECTION This academic year marked...

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage

Softball finishes their PacWest season with a winning percentage
The Eagles split against Concordia University Irvine in their last doubleheader of the conference season yesterday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 30, 2021

Biola softball headed to Irvine, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to play their last conference game of the season. The Eagles competed against Concordia University Irvine once again for their second doubleheader of the weekend against the Golden Eagles. The Eagles started the afternoon with a walk from...

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine

Softball split against Concordia University Irvine
The Eagles played in their last games of the PacWest season on Friday afternoon.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 24, 2021

Biola softball returned home on Friday afternoon to match up against the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles. The women got off to a good start, winning game one 5-4. Unfortunately, the women could not keep the energy going into game two as they were defeated, 1-2. The Eagles started off in...