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The Chimes

“Let’s go BU!”

“Let’s go BU!”
Both men’s and women’s tennis teams keep the tradition alive as they advance to the PacWest Conference Championship.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer April 13, 2026

On Monday, April 6 both the men’s and women’s tennis teams learned that they had advanced to the PacWest Conference Championship. The teams are keeping this tradition alive as this is the 9th year in the row the men’s team have gone to the PacWest Championship, and the 8th year for the women’s...

Sweeping the court

After several wins, Biola's women's tennis team has a promising season ahead.
A successful home opener shows high hopes for the women’s tennis team.
Ella Flowers, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

The women’s tennis team had their home opener on Wednesday Feb. 4 where they swept the courts 6-1 against Concordia University. Continuing this streak, they won 7-0 against Ottawa University on Friday, Feb. 6. With the season starting off strong, the girls are looking forward to building their team...

West Regional winners

West Regional winners
Biola tennis duo dominates the ITA West Regional Championships, taking titles for doubles and singles.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

On Sep. 27, Biola tennis duo, junior business administration major Alejandro Flores Monteverde and graduate student Angel Guerrero Melgar, dominated at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) West Regional Men’s Open Doubles Championship. They earned a doubles victory with a final 7-6 score and...

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...

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...