Thirty minutes had passed in the first half when JK Gopakumar PO ’17 received the ball from Daven Crossland PZ ’20 in the eighteen-yard box. He didn’t stop to think; he just shot. As the ball sailed into the net, it looked like this game might go the opposite way than
Author: Siyoung Hwang
Sixth Street Rivals Both Smash ITA Regionals
Both of the Sixth Street rivals proved their merit this past weekend as they dominated the tennis courts in the 2016 Fall ITA tournament. In the men’s singles and doubles, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps established their spot as king of the court, while Pomona-Pitzer proved their skill in women’s singles and doubles. Daniel
Lynxes Out-Kick Sagehens for the Edge in 23-20 Loss
First and 10. 19 yards away from the end zone. A hut, a snap, and a pass. The brown leather flashed through the air, spiraling right into the hands of receiver Aseal Birir PO '18. Touchdown! The Pomona-Pitzer football team (0-1, 0-0 SCIAC) took on Rhodes College (2-0, 0-0 SAA)
Hens Water Polo Claims Third in SCIAC Championships
After earning a spot at the SCIAC Championships, the Pomona-Pitzer women's water polo team (14-16, 9-2 SCIAC) headed to University of Redlands, who hosted this year's tournament, from Apr. 22-24 “This season we had more newcomers than returners,” Christina Williamson PO '17 said. “Leading up to the season, [that] was definitely both exciting and a
Run, Rain or Shine, To SCIACS
On the morning of Saturday, Apr. 9, the gray sky loomed over Pomona-Pitzer's Strehle Track as if to mock the coming days of summer and warn of approaching downpour. Athletes and spectators ambled around: soon the field was littered with athletes’ coats, sweats and warmer layers as they prepared for their events. As the
P-P Women Swim to Victory, Men in Close Second
The drought at Pomona is finally over. The Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Swimming and Diving team (8-0 SCIAC) brought the rain as it snatched first place from the reigning Claremont-Mudd-Scripps champions. The CMS Women’s Swimming and Diving team (7-1 SCIAC) had held the title since 2003, and were holding on to a 13-year
Young Women’s Water Polo Looks To Bloom In Spring
It’s a battle in the water–a battle against gravity, a battle against the opponent, and ultimately, a battle against yourself. Thirteen heads bobbed up and down in the clear blue water, fixated on the same yellow ball that transferred from one hand to another, as if drawn by a magnet. As each pass
Sagehens Succeed in Saturday’s Splash
Cries of “Go!” filled the air at Haldeman pool on Saturday morning. The weather was fair, the pool was shimmering, and reflections of teammates, family, and friends could be seen on the surface of the water. The cries intensified as the swimmers hit the final orange strip until the beep that signaled
Sagehen Volleyball’s Team Chemistry Starts Clicking
Setter Jessica Finn PO ’18 toed the service line with the ball in her hands. The Occidental College gym was filled with cries for a side-out. At the crack of the ball, the cries silenced as spectators strained to see the point. They were in for a disappointment. The ball sailed