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Women’s water polo makes a splash in WWPA conference

Women’s water polo makes a splash in WWPA conference
The Eagles finish out conference season, 2-1.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2022

On April 2, women’s water polo closed out its conference competition with an incredible 14-8 victory over the Fresno Pacific University Sunbirds. This victory secured a 2-1 record in the Western Water Polo Association. SAIL A GENTLE SEA The first period of the game left Biola at a disadvantage....

Softball wins back-to-back games

Softball wins back-to-back games
The Eagles secure two wins to start the Tournament of the Champions.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor April 2, 2022

On April 1, softball headed to Turlock, California to compete in the Tournament of the Champions. The Eagles faced off against Central Washington University and Western Washington University, winning both games with an identical score of 1-0.   IN THE FIFTH The Eagles faced off against CWU to start...

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...

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo

Softball splits in doubleheader versus Hawaii Hilo
The Eagles secured a win in the ninth inning but lost the second game, 5-2.
Natalie Hernandez, Sports Editor March 30, 2022

On March 29, softball competed against the University of Hawaii at Hilo in a doubleheader at home. The Eagles were set to compete against the Vulcans for four games but the competition on March 28 was canceled due to rain.  NINTH INNING WIN The first eight innings were uneventful with no runs earned...

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader

Softball dominates Chaminade in doubleheader
The Eagles sharpened their game against the Silverswords.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2022

On March 26, softball faced off in a doubleheader against the Chaminade University Silverswords at home.The Eagles swept their opponent in both games, winning 8-0 and 5-3.   MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD The Eagles started the game off strong with a homer from redshirt junior outfielder Sicili Brittingham,...

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...

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels
March 21 workshop introduces Office of Innovation’s new director and prepares for live finals.
Hope Li, Design Editor March 23, 2022

VIDI Collective saves souls. Postal Coast saves the ocean. GenGen raises awareness. And the Jakarta Academy of Performing Arts aims to revolutionize Indonesian education. Biola students spearhead all four of these startups in the Biola Office of Innovation’s Startup Competition in hopes...

Baseball tramples Cal Poly Pomona

Baseball tramples Cal Poly Pomona
The Eagles dominated the Broncos, 6-2.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2022

On March 22 baseball headed to Pomona, California to face off against the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos. Despite a home-field advantage, the Broncos were no match against the Eagles, losing 6-2.  TOP O’ THE THIRD TO YA  With a relatively uneventful first two innings, the Eagles entered the top of the...

Softball beats HPU first game, loses second

Softball beats HPU first game, loses second
The Eagles scored the first game in the double header 1-0, then lost with a score of 2-6 the second game.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 22, 2022

On March 21, softball played a doubleheader at home against Hawaii Pacific University, winning the first game 1-0 and losing the second 2-6. THE ONLY RUN Senior right-handed pitcher Paige Austin made history on Freedom Field, achieving the first seven inning no-hitter of her career. Austin kept the...

Baseball crushes the Vulcans

Baseball crushes the Vulcans
The Eagles won three out of four in weekend doubleheaders.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2022

On March 18-19, the Eagles returned home for a pair of doubleheaders against the University of Hawaii Hilo Vulcans. Despite some push back from their opponents, the Eagles outplayed the Vulcans in three out of four games this weekend. FRIDAY — RETURN TO THE NEST The Eagles first home game in nearly...