The D1 UClA Bruins unleashed the beast in a sudden death defeat of Pomona-Pitzer women’s lacrosse in the preseason opener. Nevertheless, the Sagehens saw great debuts from a number of freshmen and started the process of making on-field adjustments.
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Under new leadership, Sagehens men’s cross country secures third NCAA championship title
After a disappointing finish to their 2022 season, the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) men’s cross country team returned to their dominant form with a National Championship victory, the team’s third in the last four seaons. With a brand new coaching staff at the helm, the Sagehens left no doubt that they remain one of the nation’s best.
Hens fly high; P-P women’s volleyball pushes to third in SCIAC division with a 3-1 defeat of the Redlands Bulldogs
Feathers went flying and whimpers echoed throughout Voelkel Gymnasium as the Sagehens put the Bulldogs through puppy-training and then slammed their crate shut in a decisive 3-1 victory against Redlands. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s volleyball team took on the Redlands Bulldogs in one of the last
Flying High: Undefeated Sagehen women’s soccer historic program start marked with historic national ranking
Sagehens women’s soccer have had the strongest kickoff in program history, soaring their rankings into the top 10 nationally and launching P-P into the national spotlight.
ACEing Autism creates a safe space to learn and play for children on the autistic spectrum
ACEing it — Arjun Krishnan PO 24’ established a 5C chapter of ACEing Autism, opening up opportunities for children on the spectrum in the Inland Empire to find a love for the game of tennis.
Stagethena Briefs
After a year of trying to take DIII sports seriously, TSL’s sports editors have finally lost it. We’ve brought back what used to be a weekly column titled “Sagehen Briefs,” expanded it to both programs, and made it slightly less PC but much more entertaining.
Sagehens in the majors: Arizona Diamondbacks coach Drew Hedman PO ’09 is bringing DIII to the MLB
Sagehens, Sox, and Snakes: Arizona Diamondbacks assistant hitting coach Drew Hedman PO ’09 speaks with TSL on his career in baseball.
Down to six football teams, the SCIAC is forced to change format
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.
CMS brings home two NCAA titles as the 5Cs come together at historic swim and dive Nationals
Is it enemies to lovers? Probably not. But maybe it could be rivals, turned quasi-teammates. From SCIACs to NCAAs all in one month, both CMS and P-P made a splash at nationals and fostered a new sense of community amongst all 5Cs in the process.
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.