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The Chimes

Game, Set, Match

Biola’s women’s tennis team celebrates during a game against MSU Denver on March 16, 2024.
Women’s Tennis is back in season!
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

With their home opener on Saturday, Feb. 1, the Biola Women’s tennis team is back in full swing. Last season, the team placed 5th in the PacWest conference and started this season strong, as they are currently undefeated. This season, the girls are emphasizing their team culture and trying to work...

Mastering the Court

Santino Serrallonga (front)
The Journey of an International Tennis Player
Nina Corral, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

Leaving behind the familiar sights of Argentina to chase a dream in the States was no easy task, yet for senior business management major Santino Serrallonga, it’s a challenge he has embraced with determination. For Serrallonga, tennis became a bridge that helped open doors of opportunities, embrace...

Biola’s all-star women’s tennis athlete set to break more records

Redshirt junior tennis player Colbyshae Emery sends the ball flying.
Colbeyshae Emery committed to Biola in 2019 despite easily qualifying for an NCAA Division I school.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 25, 2023

“Let’s go, CS!” shouts one of graduate student Colbeyshae Emery’s teammates from a neighboring court. “Let’s go, Brooke!” Emery answers before serving the tennis ball to her opponent. Her fourth year on the Biola women’s tennis team, Emery plays No. 1 on singles and doubles on the...

Tennis annihilates the Hawks

Junior Gaby Carvajal connects with the ball on a forehand shot.
Biola men's and women's teams emerge victorious.
Chloe Simmons, Design Editor March 8, 2023

Biola men's tennis persevered through a rocky start, ultimately defeating the Holy Names Hawks 5-2. Women’s tennis also defeated HNU 6-1, officially ending their three-game losing streak.  The men’s tennis game on March 6 began with two matches which Biola forfeited as multiple Eagles players...

Men’s tennis beats Fresno

Redshirt senior Alexei Prokopchuk leans back to hit the ball.
The Eagles ended the afternoon 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Men’s tennis continued their win streak with a 5-2 victory over Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13. EAGLES LOSE DOUBLES Preparing for a battle, the Eagles were eager to get to the courts. Senior duo Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost the first match of the game 4-6. Senior Sebastian Herrera...

Sunbirds bulldoze women’s tennis

Junior Gaby Carvajal notches the Eagles' sole win.
The Eagles fell 1-6.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Only winning one match, women’s tennis played against Fresno Pacific University on Feb. 13 and lost, 1-6. LOSING DOUBLES The Eagles started off hopeful but could not keep up with the Sunbirds. Junior Lilly McNeill and redshirt junior Brooke Fager finished their match 6-1. Then, graduate student...

Concordia University Irvine narrowly defeats women’s tennis

Redshirt junior Colbyshae Emery connects with the ball.
The Eagles lost, 3-4.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer February 19, 2023

Women’s tennis played against Concordia University Irvine on Feb. 18 and lost, 3-4. ANOTHER DOUBLES LOSS The Eagles started off strong but ended up losing the point to the Golden Eagles. Juniors Lilly McNeill and Gaby Carvajal finished their match first, 6-3. After, sophomore Alexandria Mann and...

Episode 2: Chimes Rundown

On this week's Torch Radio rundown, the Chimes recaps Biola's plans to cut 10 programs from its catalog.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer January 16, 2023

Men’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Men’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles fall 1-6 to the Sea Lions.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

Men’s tennis played in San Diego against Point Loma Nazarene University on April 9 and lost, 1-6. NO DOUBLES The Eagles did not win any of their sets in doubles. Juniors Alexei Prokopchuk and Antonio Varona lost their doubles first, 1-6. Junior Sebastian Herrera and graduate student Carlos Solorzano’s...

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record

Women’s tennis keeps perfect home record
The Eagles defeated the Golden Eagles 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 13, women’s tennis played their last home game against CSU Los Angeles and won, 5-2.  SCORING DOUBLES The Eagles came out victorious for the doubles’ point. Juniors Colbeyshae Emery and Mary Brascia ended their match first with a win of 6-2. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal...

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma

Women’s tennis takes loss against Point Loma
The Eagles break their win streak with a score of 2-5.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 14, 2022

On April 9, women’s tennis played in San Diego, California against Point Loma Nazarene University and lost, 2-5.  NOT THE DOUBLES The Eagles gave the Sea Lions a run for their money in doubles, but ultimately lost. Junior Ines Diaz and sophomore Gaby Carvajal ended their match first, winning...

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art

Women’s tennis beats Academy of Art
The Eagles defeat the Urban Knights 5-2.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer April 1, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against the Academy of Art and won, 5-2. Women’s tennis is now back on track to start a second win streak. EARNING DOUBLES Determined to keep their at-home record perfect, the Eagles outdueled the Urban Knights in doubles despite tough matches. Junior...