On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s soccer team won a thriller against UC Santa Cruz in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. Tied after 110 minutes of regular play, perfect penalties from Maxine Davey PO ’25, Ella Endo PO ’25, Taylor Marshall PZ ’26, Spencer Deutz PZ ’25 and Vivian Rojas Collins PO ’27 were enough for the Sagehens to prevail.
Author: Jun Kwon
Athletic presence in political commentary: Welcomed or shunned?
Oliver Schoening PZ ’27 and Jun Kwon PO ’28 debate different perspectives on activism in professional sports. They note some recent examples of pushback for professional athletes such as Lebron James and Colin Kaepernick in their arguments and interviewed college athletes at the 5Cs to broaden their perspectives.
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.
P-P water polo comes up short against nationally ranked UC Irvine
The Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) men’s water polo team lost 22-14 in a hard-fought battle to the UC Irvine Anteaters in the annual Gary Troyer Tournament on Oct. 5 at Haldeman Pool. The Anteaters took the lead early, but the Hens refused to give up.
Back to the nest: Sagehen alumni return to compete in men’s water polo friendly
Old hens had new tricks to bring back to the coop during the annual Pomona-Pitzer men’s water polo alumni game on Sept. 21 at Haldeman Pool. Many alumni from the 2021 NCAA DIII championship-winning team returned to the pool to show the youngsters how it’s done.