LA MIRADA, California 14 The Biola University Eagles women’s volleyball team continued its dominant start to the season by earning PacWest Conference weekly honors after three consecutive straight-set victories.
The Eagles were recognized as the PacWest Team of the Week, while redshirt sophomore Haylee LaFontaine was named PacWest Player of the Week in acknowledgment of her standout offensive performance during the three-match stretch.
Biola went 3-0 last week with sweeps over Point Loma, Dominican, and Jessup. This extended the team’s winning streak to seven matches, all in straight sets, improving their overall record to 8-2 and their PacWest mark to 3-0.
The Eagles posted a .285 team hitting percentage and held opponents to a .162 clip. Biola also excelled in serving, recording 26 aces compared to just three from opponents across the matches.
LaFontaine led the offense with 31 kills over nine sets, averaging 3.44 kills per set and hitting .293 for the week. She recorded 14 kills against Dominican and tallied 10 kills with a .333 hitting percentage in the match against Point Loma.
Head coach Brian Failinger praised the recognition, stating, “What a great honor for Haylee and for the team. We’re so thankful for how the Lord has blessed the hard work these girls have put in, and are so excited to watch them keep pursuing their potential as the season continues.”
CSB Take
The Biola University Eagles women’s volleyball team’s string of straight-set victories and weekly conference honors spotlight the squad’s early-season cohesion and talent. Haylee LaFontaine’s Player of the Week award highlights her vital role in Biola’s offense and the team’s sustained high-level performance. Continued focus and execution will be imperative as the Eagles aim to maintain their position atop the PacWest Conference and advance strongly through the 2026 season.
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