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Track and field takes four event wins

Track and field takes four event wins
The Eagles competed at Cal Poly Invitational and Titus and Ely Meet, taking home multiple personal records.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 28, 2022

Track and field competed in San Luis Obispo, California at the Cal Poly Invitational on March 25 and 26, as well as in Irvine, California on March 26 at the Titus and Ely Meet. Though the weekend was event-filled, it did not stop the Eagles from taking home four event wins, including multiple personal...

Track and field take multiple wins at Ben Brown Invitational

Track and field take multiple wins at Ben Brown Invitational
The Eagles place within the Top 10 of running and throwing events.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 14, 2022

Men and women’s track competed in a mix of field events on Friday, March 11 and track events on Saturday, March 12 at the Ben Brown Invitational at CSU Fullerton. THROWING SUCCESSES On Friday, the Eagles took part in four field events. Junior throwers Jada Pierce and Gigi Fierro competed in the...

Track and field take multiple first place finishes

Track and field take multiple first place finishes
Men’s and women’s track and field competed in their first meet of the season at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

Men and women’s track and field competed at the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers, hosted by Pomona-Pitzer athletics, in their first campaign of the season. The men and women competed in the all day meet on Feb. 19, taking multiple first, second and third place finishes in 100 events.  RUNNING...

Track and field set new personal bests

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles competed in the Battle for LA hosted by Azusa Pacific University on Saturday afternoon.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2021

The men’s and women’s track and field teams ventured to Azusa, Calif. on Saturday afternoon to compete in the Battle for LA. Overall, the women finished second out of four teams while the men finished last out of three teams. IMPROVING EAGLES Freshman sprinter Chase Williams ran the 100-meter in...

Track and field finish in the Top 3

Track and field finish in the Top 3
Both the men’s and women’s teams placed in high marks during the Central California Invitational.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 7, 2021

Men’s and women’s track and field traveled north to Fresno, Calif. to compete in the Central California Invitational hosted by the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. The Eagles continued with their successes, as the women secured the first place title by 149 points and the men earned third by 85...

Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing
Biola Athletics has continued to expand their nest, welcoming these new recruits to the BU family.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2020

Athletes across the nation have been anxiously waiting for the green light to compete again. This year’s freshmen and new transfer recruits were brought into Biola’s family during a time of great uncertainty. However, the coronavirus pandemic did not stop these athletes from continuing their collegiate...

Track and field seals two school records

Two members of Biola's track team run the relay.
The Eagles excelled at the Westmont Sunshine Open and Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate.
Andi Basista, News Editor February 16, 2020

Men’s and women’s track and field had an exciting weekend full of impressive times. The men travelled to Santa Barbara, California on Friday to compete in the Westmont Sunshine Open & Combined Events. They then met the women’s team in Claremont, California for the Pomona-Pitzer Collegiate All-Comers....

Track and field begins two-day meet at Westmont College

Track and field begins two-day meet at Westmont College
The Eagles lead in men’s heptathlon after first day of competition.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 15, 2020

Track and field finished their second day of competition at the Sunshine Indoor Open and Combined Events at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Senior Corry Williams and senior Nathaniel Belden are leading the men’s heptathlon. DOMINATING DUO In the first event of the day, the 60-meter dash, Belden...

Athletics “Week of Giving” raises over $43,000

Athletics “Week of Giving” raises over $43,000
The cross country, track and field team had the most donors during the inaugural week-long event.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 2, 2020

The Biola Athletics inaugural “Week of Giving” ended on Feb. 1 with the Cornerstone Cup. Each team under Athletics competed to raise funds, resulting in over $43,000 collectively and over 840 donations. BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS The cross country team had the most donors, with 140 for the men’s...

Crime Log ― Oct. 2 – Oct. 8

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log features two cases of trespassing and petty theft.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 8, 2019

Petty Theft — Track and Field Reported Oct. 3, occurred Oct. 1, between 8 p.m. and 8:20 p.m. A student initially reported a missing wallet around the track. Later on, the student reported his wallet as stolen. This case is still active. Petty Theft — Facilities Management Reported Oct. 4, 9...

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton

Track and field ends regular season at CSU Fullerton
The Eagles finish strong at the Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet.
Andi Basista, News Editor May 3, 2019

Track and field competed in the CSU Fullerton Titan Twilight Meet on Friday, giving a respectable performance in their last regular season meet.   WOMEN STANDOUTS The women made their mark in Fullerton. Freshman mid-distance runner Clara Haynes took home first place in the 3,000-meter steeplechase...

Track and field competes at the PacWest Championships

Track and field competes at the PacWest Championships
Five Eagles earned All-PacWest honors at their conference meet.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 28, 2019

Track and field took to Azusa, California on Saturday to compete in a two-day tournament of the PacWest Championship. Junior distance runner Gabe Plendcio, sophomore thrower Anna Maumalanga, freshman middle distance runner Luke Sutherland, junior multi-event Nathaniel Belden and sophomore sprints and...