New Athletic Programs
Biola University is excited to announce three new athletic programs on campus. Beginning in fall 2007, in addition to the sports teams already offered, Biola will field varsity men and women's golf, varsity men and women's diving, and women's cheerleading teams.
Each of these programs is expected to become an important part of Biola's dynamic community. As always, Biola seeks the highest quality student athletes to fill out these teams.
Varsity Golf
The new Biola golf teams will compete as independents in NAIA Division II. Both the men's and women's teams will play full schedules in the fall and spring, with the NAIA championships in mid-May. John Lane will coach both teams.
For more information on varsity golf at Biola, contact Terri Pixler at (562) 906-4522 or bu.golf@biola.edu.
Varsity Diving
Varsity Diving at Biola is already up and running. Coach Amy Kwan is currently working with students at an off-campus diving facility, and the men's and women's diving teams are looking to build on a strong foundation and be competitive in 2007.
For more information on varsity diving at Biola, contact Terri Pixler at (562) 906-4522 or bu.diving@biola.edu.
Cheerleading
A Biola cheerleading team will begin competing and cheering in fall 2007. The initial squad will likely have 15-18 students, and tryouts are tentatively scheduled for late spring and early fall.
The Biola Athletic Department is in the process of selecting a coach for the team, at which time additional announcements regarding tryouts, requirements, and structure of the team will be made.
For more information on cheerleading at Biola, contact Terri Pixler at (562) 906-4522 or bu.cheer@biola.edu.
2007 BU Sports Highlights
Biola has a proud tradition of athletic excellence, dating back to the early twentieth century. For more information on what's happening in Biola athletics, check out the official athletics website.
Here are some of the Biola sports highlights so far in 2007:
Biola's first varsity men's tennis match in over nine years resulted in a 7-2 win over the University of La Verne. The Eagles, who reinstated the men's varsity program prior after a nine-year hiatus, swept the three doubles matches to open the dual and cruised to the season-opening victory.
Tyler Jung and Greg Cox combined for an 8-1 win at No. 1 doubles to open the match with Justin Mart and Joel Huibregtse took an 8-3 victory at No. 2 doubles. Nicholas Lazar and Tyler Groenik completed the doubles sweep with an 8-2 win at No. 3. Read more
Biola senior defender J.T. Searles has been named to the 2006 NAIA Men's Soccer All-American team as selected by the NAIA Men's Soccer All-American selection committee.
Searles, a senior from Huntington Beach, helped anchor the Eagles' defense which surrendered just 17 goals in 16 games this season and posted six shutouts. He tallied four goals and adding four assists to lead Biola with 12 points on the year. Read more
Biola outside hitter Meghan Scheenstra has been named to the 2006 NAIA Women's Volleyball All-American team. Scheenstra, a sophomore from Visalia, led the Golden State Athletic Conference with 5.82 kills per game, helping the Eagles to a 20-12 overall record and a fifth place finish in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. Read more
