ORANGE, Calif. --- The Eagles added a multi-tool player and student-athlete in Terri Van Dagens of Villa Park High School.
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The Orange-native will pitch, play first base and see some time in the outfield for Biola starting in the 2015 season.
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Van Dagens is a well-rounded addition to the Eagles' pitching staff and fits the character of the team well, as a three-time scholar-athlete with a 4.0 grade point average.
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Whenever she is not studying or striking people out Van Dagens is volunteering her time. She is a part of a local community service organization, Assistance League of Orange, serving as the chairman of hospitality.
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"Terri is a very talented student-athlete and a huge addition to our pitching staff," said Head Coach
Lorie Coleman. "She has great poise and composure on the mound that will be beneficial to her career, and a blessing to our program."
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Van Dagens has been actively involved in club competition since the age of 11. She first joined the Irvine Sting before logging time with the Corona Angels and California Cruisers.
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"She has experience at a high level of play that will prepare her to compete at the collegiate level as a freshman," said Coleman.
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The newest addition to Biola softball will begin classes at Biola beginning in the fall of 2014.Â