LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola University Athletics announces its 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's group includes Heidi Wayment, Amy Weststeyn and Paul Wilson.
Wayment played basketball and volleyball for the Eagles back in the late-1970s and earned multiple All-American honors. Weststeyn is a recent graduate who was the star of Biola's volleyball team from 2011-14. Wilson was a part of Matt Orr's wrestling teams from 1975-80 and is tied for the all-time lead in individual match wins.
The trio will be inducted during a dinner and ceremony on Saturday April 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The festivities will take place in the Café Banquet Room on Biola's campus.
"This will be an exciting night," said Director of Athletics
Dr. Bethany Miller. "Our inductees represent multiple sports in different eras. I am so glad we have this opportunity to reflect on their achievements during their time at Biola."
Wayment played basketball for the Eagles from 1973-1977 and scored over 1,300 career points. She is top-10 in Biola's all-time scoring list and earned three all-region honors and also earned All-American recognition. After her time at Biola, Wayment continued her basketball career by playing professionally in Europe and also was a member of Team USA Women's basketball. In addition to basketball as her primary sport, Wayment was a member of the Eagles' volleyball program for three years. She earned All-American honors in that sport also and was a member of the 1977 national tournament all-tournament team.
Weststeyn was the 2014 NAIA Volleyball Player of the Year and led Head Coach
Aaron Seltzer's volleyball team to four consecutive NAIA National Semifinals appearances during her years on the team. She helped the team to a Golden State Athletic Conference championship in 2014 and a National Championship match appearance in 2013. Weststeyn was a four-time All-American and two-time conference player of the year as she racked up 1,451 career kills and 564 total blocks, playing her entire career as a middle blocker.
Wilson began his wrestling career at Biola in 1975 and competed as one of the team's top members until 1980. Throughout his years on the team he racked up a 114-24 overall record, which ties him for the all-time lead in wins. He is a two-time NCCAA National Champion (150lbs) and helped Biola to the NAIA National Championships multiple times. Wilson was a team captain and highly respected leader during his time in the program. He showed ultimate perseverance by racking up a phenomenal career record even while battling injury throughout his time on the mat.
Wayment will be introduced by her daughter, Hannah Wayment-Steele. Weststeyn will be introduced by her former head coach,
Aaron Seltzer. Wilson will have a special presentation given by his former head coach, Matt Orr.
For more information OR to reserve your spot at the event please visit
https://connect.biola.edu/HallofFame2018. Space is limited and the event is right around the corner, so be sure to register quickly.