Could Sixth Street go back to back? After the Sagehens and the Stags split the SCIAC title in 2022, the implementation of a conference championship game in 2023 has both teams ready for an undisputed Claremont champion. Next year, CMS and P-P will compete in the new format for SCIAC football. They will be in different pods composed of three SCIAC teams each and both CMS and P-P are hopeful of finishing on top of their respective groups to face each other in the championship game for the chance, once again, to compete with their sixth-street rivals for a bid to the NCAA DIII playoffs.
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Sagehens softball milk victory in game one but suffer udder defeat in game two to split weekend series versus the Ephs
Pitching ’til the cows come home. Although Sagehens softball’s elite pitching moo-ved them past the Williams College Ephs in game one, their arms couldn’t save their bats in game two, splitting the series against one of the best teams in the country.
P-P Athletic Director Miriam Merrill uses her background in athletics to inspire new generations
On February 4, 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Women in Sports Day, making this year its 37th anniversary. However, here in Claremont, it seems like we celebrate all year round. For the first time ever, both the CMS and P-P Athletic directors are women, providing a shining example of the future for gender equality in athletics.
Ryan Long PO ’21 spreads his wings at the World Baseball Classic
Traveling just across the pond for the chance to represent your country in the sport you love isn’t too bad innit? Ryan Long PO ’21 would say so. After competing on the Sagehen’s baseball team for four years, Long was drafted first by the Baltimore Orioles in 2021 and now was selected to represent Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic that took place this past week.
P-P women’s lacrosse team finds silver lining in an early season loss
re-LAX! Despite losing the battle of the birds to No. 7 ranked Wesleyan 14-6, the Sagehens are using the loss as motivation for continuing their dominance of the SCIAC in hopes of bringing home a National Championship.
Stags baseball sweep Sagehens in historic Sixth Street series
Break out the brooms! Stags complete historic season sweep of Sagehens with three bombs in 16-4 series finale victory.
CMS, PP co-host 27 teams at annual Convergence water polo tournament
27 Dresses? More like 27 women’s water polo teams in Claremont. This past weekend, CMS and P-P women’s water polo co-hosted teams from all over the country across all divisions. Both the Athenas and the Sagehens had two wins and two losses, a promising sign for their upcoming spring season.
Clash at CARW: Top seeds P-P and CMS battle it out in Sixth Street shootout for SCIAC regular season title
Unfortunately for the Stags, the second time was not the charm. Swarmed by the Sagehens, who pecked away at their defense, the CMS men’s basketball team fell to their sixth street rivals in the last game of the regular season. Both teams moved onto the semi finals later that weekend, but failed to make the final game. The result of their final face-off, however, along with their better record, allowed the Sagehens to receive a bid for the D-III NCAA tournament which they will compete at this weekend.
Spotlight on Sports, Highlighting Black Excellence at the 5Cs
To celebrate Black History Month, TSL interviewed five students about their experiences being Black athletes at the 5Cs.
Q&A: PP’s Director of Recreation Dominiqic Williams on his first year on the job, vision for the program moving forward
Dom’s the bomb! P-P athletics’ Dominiqic Williams says make the trek for rec and club sports at the 5Cs.