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Louis Instrall looks for a pass downfield.

Trinity Men’s Soccer advances by a whisker

Tigers win a crucial game against St. Thomas to secure a spot in the SCAC tournament
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

After a terrific start to the 2023 season, the Tigers found themselves favorites for an at-large spot in the National Tournament. However, the South Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) proved especially...

For the love of rugby: A new pitch

For the love of rugby: A new pitch

Trinity’s club rugby welcomes all looking for fun, fitness and friendship
John Thweatt, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

After a successful club season last year, Trinity’s Rugby club returns to campus for 2023. Led by coach Arnell Prasad, the team practices every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the intramural...

Time for puck drop: Hockey makes a return to the ice

Time for puck drop: Hockey makes a return to the ice

The National Hockey League season has begun, so it is time to see where teams stand
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The National Hockey League (NHL) is three weeks into its season, with some predictable results but also some surprises. With at least a five-game sample for every team, it is important to see where things...

Everything’s bigger in Texas

Everything’s bigger in Texas

My once-in-a-lifetime American League Championship experience
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

For the first time in history, the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros met in the MLB playoffs. The stakes couldn’t have been any higher: the winner would go to the World Series, the loser would go...

Women’s Soccer finds their stride and scores big

Women’s Soccer finds their stride and scores big

Tigers find their way to 6-0 in a conference play with a big home win
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The 2023 Trinity Women’s Soccer season got off to an extremely rocky start. The team started the season with just two wins in their first eight games. Since then, the team has proved that this tough...

San Antonio FC’s title defense begins at Toyota Field

San Antonio FC’s title defense begins at Toyota Field

With the USL Championship playoffs underway, the quest for San Antonio FC’s second straight championship is just getting started
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter October 20, 2023

Just under a year ago, local United Soccer League (USL) Championship team San Antonio FC (SAFC) lifted their first-ever trophy. This year, the road to the final will be far more challenging. SAFC was the...

Trinity swim team at Colorado meet

Trinity swim teams dive into this year’s season

Men and women’s swimming get mixed results during first meet at Colorado College
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter October 20, 2023

Trinity’s men and women Swim and Dive teams took a trip to Colorado College to begin the 2023 season. The women’s team, who came into the weekend ranked number 19 in the nation, won both of their meets,...

Coach(es) Corner: Cameron Hill and Kelly Simmons

Coach(es) Corner: Cameron Hill and Kelly Simmons

Two former Tiger athletes prepare for another season at the helm of Women's Basketball
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 20, 2023

After yet another successful season that resulted in Trinity Women's Basketball’s third consecutive SCAC championship and an NCAA playoff appearance, head coach Cameron Hill (‘99) and the Tigers prepare...

Tucker Horn. Photo by Fredric Marmolejo

One more ride: Trinity super seniors return for final year

Entering their final year of eligibility, Trinity athletes hope for success
Caleb Reed, Sports Editor October 13, 2023

Much has been said about the effects of COVID throughout the world, impacting every part of life up to today. One aspect that isn’t widely talked about, particularly in regards to college life, is the...

Tiger Football wins fifth straight game

Tiger Football wins fifth straight game

Trinity remains undefeated in conference play with win over Centre
Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Last Saturday, Trinity football took down Centre College 31-3 in a midseason conference matchup. Centre came into the game 1-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play. On the other side, Trinity went into the...

Money doesn’t buy happiness or victory

Money doesn’t buy happiness or victory

Since Todd Boehly started his spending spree at Chelsea, the team has gone from Champions League Winners to a relegation battle
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Just over two years ago, Chelsea Football Club was on top of the world after winning the most prestigious trophy in club soccer: the UEFA Champions League. Since then, the Russia-Ukraine war has resulted...

What about us: A quick dive into the world of international sports

What about us: A quick dive into the world of international sports

One man dominates Formula 1 while the Rugby World Cup is starting to heat up.
Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter October 6, 2023

With the return of the NFL and the MLB season preparing for the playoffs, American sports fans turn their attention inward, but what’s going on outside of the U.S.? Currently, one team led by one man...