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Track and field shines at PacWest Championships

Track and field shines at PacWest Championships
Biola Track and Field claims its first PacWest conference championship, with a first place win for the women and podium place for the men’s team.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

Biola track and field closed out its season at the PacWest Championships with one of the strongest performances in the program’s history, highlighted by a conference title for the women and a podium finish for the men. WOMEN TAKE THE TITLE The biggest moment of the meet came from the Biola women’s...

Running the race set before her

Running the race set before her
Eboselulu Omofoma has grown to be one of Biola’s most dynamic track and field athletes, anchored in faith and fueled by her passion she continually breaks records and pushes the limits.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 27, 2026

Some athletes fall in love with their sport before they can even remember the reason why. For CMA major Eboselulu Omofoma, track and field began as something almost inevitable, something that “was just like the next thing that was gonna happen,” as she watched her older sister compete back when she...

Track and Field takes off

A successful 2025 season inspires Biola's track and field teams to hit the ground running in the 2026 season.
After a great 2025 season with NCAA success and stand out performances, Biola’s track and field team aims to build momentum and chase national excellence in 2026.
Ava Saputo, Staff Writer February 10, 2026

A SEASON TO REMEMBER Biola’s men’s and women’s track and field teams enter the new season following one of the strongest years in program history, highlighted by academic recognition and national success. Last season, ten student athletes earned Academic All-District honors from College Sports...

The Race for Success

 Biola Track and Field vs. Point Loma at the Ross and Sharon Invitational March 15, 2025.
Coach Sean Henning reflects on an excellent 2024 track season and discusses his excitement for 2025
Peter Koontz, Sports Editor March 17, 2025

Ambition fuels success. Without drive, a team will fall short. A top-three conference finish for both men’s and women’s teams would be a great success for any program, but Coach Sean Henning has greater goals for the team.  2025 POTENTIAL The 2024 track and field season was one with much success....

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...