This weekend the Sagehen women’s track and field team took a trip to Pasadena to compete in the annual four-way meet at Caltech. Although the Hens were not scoring against the Caltech Beavers, tension was running high between the two teams. “It was like there was some kind of beaver-fever
Tag: Track and Field
First-Years Boost Women’s Track at Oxy
On Friday, March 11, the stage at Occidental’s Bill Henry Track was once again set for blistering sunburns and a vicious annual rivalry: the Oxy/P-P Dual Meet, followed by the Occidental Distance Carnival. The P-P women’s track and field squad showed up in full force, ready for a showdown. _x000D_
Men’s Track Records Strong Performances At Oxy Duals
With the promise of a relaxing week off from classes, organized practices, racing, and one another, the men of the Pomona-Pitzer track and field team traveled via white van and Sagecoach to picturesque Eagle Rock, Los Angeles two weeks ago for their last track meet before spring break. _x000D_ _x000D_
Hens Get by With a Little Help from (Injured) Friends
At last week’s track and field meet, the Sagehens traveled to Occidental’s Henry Track via party bus. Although the sound system was sub-par and the team only learned about the neon strobe lights after disembarking, the ladies were prepared for the meet. Well, as prepared as they ever would be
Track and Field Gets Up and Running
Spring has sprung, albeit prematurely, and with the advent of swimsuit season and carnations blossoming every which way, the Pomona-Pitzer women’s track team kicked off its season with a familiar sight: Coach Kirk Reynolds standing like a monument to all good things in the center of the field of Strehle
P-P XC Sends Three Runners to Nationals: Annie Lydens PO ’13 places 9th, Charlie Enscoe PO ‘11 154th, Alex Johnson PZ ‘13 164th
With the temperature in the 30s and the sun shining flatly over the small town of Waverley, Iowa, the 2010 Pomona-Pitzer cross country season—along with the 2010 Division III cross country season at large—finally came to an end after two and a half months of training and racing. Thirty-two teams
Steelers Struggle with Off-field Drama But Remain Strong
There is no question that the Pittsburgh Steelers have had one of the best seasons in the NFL so far. Their 8–3 record is second only to three teams—the New York Jets, New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons—and puts them on track to be a postseason contender. However, not everything
The Olympics: A Love Story
I travelled to Utah this past weekend, and while there I was reminded of my wonderful yet ridiculous obsession with the Olympics, which I explored last year when I covered the 2010 Winter Olympics for TSL. My Olympic obsession began around eigth grade with the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics. I
Track and Field: Sagehens to Host SCIAC Championships
Hidden away on the southeast corner of Pomona’s campus lies the majestic blue Strehle Track. On several Saturdays throughout the spring, exciting meets take place in this tucked away corner of campus, unbeknownst to the average Pomona student. If you’ve missed earlier opportunities, you can still enjoy the SCIAC championships,
Track Teams Fall to CMS and Occidental in Final SCIAC Dual Meet
Track meets are variable. There are good days and bad days. There are fast times and slow times. There are phenomenal performances and not-so-stellar ones. On Saturday, the Pomona-Pitzer men’s and women’s track and field team realized just how variable a competition could be. Just as any team can train