The Panthers clawed their way to victory at the Women’s Division 2AA National Championships on April 19. The Claremont Colleges women’s club volleyball team competed against teams from across the country and beat American University in the finals to claim the trophy.
Sports
A Sagehen guide to summer fitness
Goodbye Tiernan workouts, hello home gyms! As the summer looms, we spoke to Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) athletes, as well as strength coach Greg Hook PZ ‘14, for the best advice on how to stay in shape over the summer.
Sagehens steal series from Stags en route to conference playoffs
On the heels of last year’s college world series appearance, Sagehens baseball got a much-needed sixth Street win over the Stags in a 2-1 series victory at home on April 12. Despite a somewhat disappointing follow-up to last year’s success, the Sagehens are still just one game back of the third-seeded Stags in the SCIAC.
More March Madness? The second annual Dean Chris Classic
On April 5, Harvey Mudd College hosted the second annual Dean Chris Classic (DCC), organized by Dean Chris Sundberg himself. In the classic, students had an opportunity to play in a 16-team, 5v5 basketball tournament.
Sagehens stumble against Chapman, look to recover ahead of Sixth Street faceoff
Despite a mostly successful season, the Sagehens softball team continued their 5-game losing streak with a loss against Chapman University on Friday, April 4. Regardless of the game outcome, Coach JoAnne Ferguson emphasized the strength of this year’s unit after the game.
Listen close! 5C sports commentators change how we hear the game
Watching sports is much better with a great commentator, regardless of the level. The 5Cs have some of the best commentators in the Division III game, many of whom are former athletes themselves. Matt Eichner PO ’26 was forced into early retirement by injury and took up the mantle of the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) men’s baseball commentator.
Losing? Haven’t heard of it; Athenas waltz past Warhawks 7-0 to continue strong start to season
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Women’s Tennis continued their reign of dominance on Friday, March 28, smiting a new challenger. The University of Wisconsin Whitewater found themselves bested at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center, as CMS secured a 7-0 victory.
Sagehens snap Athenas’ win streak in Sixth Street Rivalry to maintain SCIAC dominance
Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) women’s water polo dunked the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Athenas to extend their streak to 73 straight wins in the SCIAC in a close 7-5 Sixth Street matchup. This impressive victory came on the back of a hat-trick by Brienz Lang PO ‘26, who also scored the opening goal. But Lang recognized the team effort that helped pull in the win.
How March Madness streaming deals expose a deeper problem of sexism in sports
Amidst the mayhem of brackets and betting, Charlotte Renner PZ ’27 critiques the streaming deals that perpetuate a pattern of sexism in sports viewership. As a lover of all things sports, Renner hopes to see a change in how women’s athletes are supported and appreciated.
Off to a hot start: Cooper Berry PZ ’27 emerges as a powerhouse of the Sagehen lineup
It’s officially berry season, and the Sagehens are picking. In his second season as a member of the Pomona-Pitzer (P-P) baseball team, Cooper Berry PZ ’27 has risen to stardom. After not playing and battling injuries for much of his first season, Berry turned on the heat and has now become a pillar of a strong Sagehen lineup.