For many athletes, playing a sport in college is the pinnacle of their athletic career, and it may be the last time that they play at a competitive level. But varsity athletes at Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) are all too familiar with having their careers cut short by season-ending injuries.
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Claremont Mosaic: Steve and Brenda Reynolds
Walk into the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) and you’re likely to find Steve and Brenda Reynolds engaged in lively conversation with students and staff. For the Reynoldses, the gym is not only emblematic of their love for sports but also of their love for the Sagehen community.
Gyms with Jun: Episode One
Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ‘28 is starting a weekly series where he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10.
Athenas fall to La Verne in SCIAC Championship; Carranza ties CMS digs record
On Saturday, Nov. 16, Dede Carranza CM ’25 tied a Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) record, reaching 2,121 career digs in a tight SCIAC final loss to La Verne. Entering the tournament as the No. 1 ranked team in SCIAC after beating Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) in the semi-finals, the Athenas succumbed to the No. 2 Leopards in three sets.
Sagehens beat Athenas for the first time since 2013 in five-set rivalry meetup
The Sagehens volleyball celebrated both their graduating players and a monumental win on Friday, Nov. 8, besting heavily favored Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. With both teams having already secured SCIAC tournament spots, the Sagehens handed the Athenas their second loss of the season in a nail-biting five-set thriller.
Off to a flying start: Sagehens use last minute surge to topple Slugs
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s basketball emerged victorious after a strong showing in their regular season opener against UC Santa Cruz, winning 57-50.
Athenas outlast Sagehens to clinch SCIAC championship and NCAA berth
On Saturday, Nov. 9 the Athenas took down the Sagehens in an intense 1-0 soccer Sixth Street battle. After falling to the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) in this year’s first two matchups, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) flipped the script, finally defeating the SCIAC regular season champions.
Making waves: First-year Tommy Matheis shines on the Sagehens swim and dive team
Garnering high praise from coaches and teammates alike, diver Tommy Matheis PO ’28 has proved to be a standout on the P-P swim and dive team. Winning back-to-back SCIAC Athlete of the Week accolades, Matheis broke the previous 3-meter record of 383.85 points with a whopping 391.28 points on Saturday, Nov. 2 during a victorious meet against Cal Lutheran.
Athena’s clinch SCIAC title in fashion, besting Bulldogs in 3-0 sweep
The Athenas took care of business on the volleyball court on Saturday, Nov. 2 with a dominant sweep of the Redlands Bulldogs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS), who secured the SCAIC title with this win, led Redlands in all statistics in this game, crushing any chance of an upset.
Claremont men’s club soccer is the Pear-fect place to find success and unity on the pitch
It’s going pear-fectly! The self-dubbed “Pears,” the Claremont Colleges Men’s Soccer Club, have had a strong start to the season, winning one game and drawing the other against tough opposition. Currently sitting third place in their division, the “Pears” are seeking to win the league, something which would grant them automatic access to the Aztec Cup.