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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...

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 water polo loses to the Bears

Women’s water polo loses to the Bears
The Eagles fight to the finish and fall, 19-14.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2022

On April 2, women’s water polo headed to Commerce, California to face off against the Brown University Bears. The Eagles played strong from the start, tying the game multiple times. Despite fighting to the end the Eagles lost, 19-14. STARTING OFF STRONG Brown started off the competition with the...

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...

Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half

Women’s tennis loses their first game in a month in a half
After their match against Azusa Pacific, the Eagles took home a loss.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 31, 2022

Women’s tennis faced off against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars on March 26 in Azusa, California. Though the Eagles fought hard to maintain their 14-match winning streak, the Eagles were unable to take the lead, resulting in a loss, 5-2.  STAYING IN THE FIGHT Though the Eagles failed to score...

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver

Women’s tennis shuts out MSU Denver
The Eagles annihilate the Roadrunners 7-0.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 28, 2022

On March 24, women’s tennis played at home against Metropolitan State University of Denver and won, 7-0. Their win streak extended to 14 with this game marking their fifth shutout of the season. TAKING DOUBLES The Eagles had an intense morning playing against the Roadrunners in doubles. Biola won...

Men’s tennis takes MSU Denver

Men’s tennis takes MSU Denver
The Eagles win 6-1 against the Roadrunners.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 28, 2022

Men’s tennis played at home against the Metropolitan State University of Denver on March 24 and won, 6-1. SECURING DOUBLES The Eagles earned the doubles point after a unanimous defeat of the Roadrunners. Junior Sebastian Herrera and graduate Carlos Solorzano’s match finished first with a winning...

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...