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Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA

Women’s tennis shut down by Cal State LA
The Eagles suffer tough loss to the Golden Eagles.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 19, 2019

Women’s tennis took a tough loss against Cal State Los Angeles during Monday’s away match in Los Angeles, defeated by a score of 6-1. Biola could not break through the Golden Eagles’ powerful play in both the singles and doubles matches, and this domination rewarded Cal State LA with their second...

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s Tennis’ Logan Blair

Chimes Athlete of the Week: Men’s Tennis’ Logan Blair
The sophomore has brought his game to a new level this year, winning his first two matches in straight sets.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 14, 2019

After playing in a lower spot last year as a freshman, sophomore Logan Blair has elevated his play and is now the Eagles’ No. 2 singles player. Blair has found success in his new spot, starting off the new season on a hot streak. In his opening match of the year against Hope International University...

Women’s tennis on the wrong side of 4-1 defeat

Women’s tennis on the wrong side of 4-1 defeat
The Eagles fight, but are beaten by experienced San Diego Christian team.
February 10, 2019

Women’s tennis hosted their second straight match at the Biola Tennis Center to start the season, taking on San Diego Christian College on Saturday. Following an impressive 4-0 win over Hope International University on Thursday, the Hawks flipped the script on the Eagles, defeating them 4-1. Read...

Men’s tennis falls short in season opener

Men’s tennis falls short in season opener
Eagles show fight, but lose to Hope International in first match of the year.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 7, 2019

Biola men’s tennis opened up its season at home against Hope International University on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles showed some promise but ultimately lost to the Royals by a team score of 4-2. The day started with three doubles matches, and it came down to the wire. The no. 1 doubles team...

Women’s tennis wins big in first match of the season

Women’s tennis wins big in first match of the season
Individual victories come from all around as tennis kicks off 2019.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 7, 2019

Biola women’s tennis started off the new year strong with a sweeping win against Hope International University on Thursday afternoon at the Biola Tennis Center. The Eagles took the match in a 4-0 team victory, including wins for all three doubles teams. “It’s always nice to start the season...

The woman behind the Special Olympics at Biola

Tennis coach Dee Henry instructs her athlete.
The Biola tennis courts serve as the ground for awareness and acceptance by welcoming challenged athletes.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor November 10, 2018

Coach Dee Henry is the former head of women’s tennis at Biola, a member of the board of directors for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, still teaches undergraduate tennis PE courses and has worked with challenged athletes for over two decades, but at the center of all of that is simply a woman...

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches

Recruiting flourishes as NCAA era of Biola athletics approaches
With possible full membership into NCAA Division II around the corner, highly-touted talent flocks to Biola.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 24, 2018

Amid its third and final year of the NCAA Division II provisional membership process, and their second season of competition as a member of the PacWest Conference, Biola Athletics is well on its way toward a seamless transition. While the university appears to have met the standards for admittance thus...

Tennis struggles versus Hawaii

Cooper Dowd, Freelance Writer March 27, 2018

Biola hosted University of Hawaii Hilo on March 26 and hoped to gain some momentum after their match with Arizona Christian University was rained out on March 21. The women’s team started the day off with some close matches but lost 9-0.  The men fared better against Hilo but still fell short...

Late heroics lift men’s tennis

Late heroics lift men’s tennis
Lee, Blair and James come up big in their singles matches to beat Sonoma State.
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 20, 2018

With only one point between his team and a win that could snap their three-match losing streak, senior Lucas Lee dug in. He and his opponent battled back and forth in an impressive rally before Lee tried to get Allan Lock of Sonoma State University off balance. Lee’s strategy worked. He cheated towards...

Tennis swept by Azusa

Tennis swept by Azusa
Neither of the men’s and women’s teams were able claim a single win in the Cornerstone Cup matchup.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice February 20, 2018

Men’s and women’s tennis welcomed archrivals Azusa Pacific University for their first tennis competition in NCAA Division II and the PacWestconference. The Eagles two squads came into the matches a combined 1-7, while the Cougars boasted a combined record of 8-1. Despite Biola’s best efforts,...

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory

Men’s tennis comes out strong in victory
First win of the season boosts Eagles ahead of three-game homestand.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 13, 2018

Men’s tennis showed up in a big way on Feb. 10, beating Chapman University8-1 across all matches, marking Biola men’s tennis’ first win over an NCAAopponent since joining the NCAA this past year. Following three straight losses to open the 2018 season, the Eagles head home with their first win...

Men’s tennis swept at Riverside

Men’s tennis swept at Riverside
Division I team proves too much to handle for the Eagles.
Alex Brouwer, Freelance Writer February 10, 2018

The rough start to 2018 continues for men’s tennis, as their counterparts from the University of California Riverside came out in full force on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Highlanders, fresh off a series of losses, bounced back in their home match against the Eagles with a score of 7-0. SWEEP IN SINGLES,...