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March Madness takes a new form

64 teams compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine who can create the best memes

King Memememememe, Reposter • April 4, 2024

This piece is entirely satirical as a part our April Fool’s edition, the Trinibonian. March is an important time of year for college basketball programs across the country, but studies have shown...

Sports is about more than the games

No matter your expertise, it’s not hard to be a fan.

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • March 31, 2024

I know, I know, this is a super controversial take from the Sports Editor, but bear with me. I love watching sports at any level — from the brightest lights of a world championship to the smallest pickup...

Tigers steamroll ETBU in a 9-3 rematch

Trinity’s stellar offense and pitching carry a victory in mid-week revenge game

John Thweatt, Sports Reporter • March 29, 2024

The Tigers’ baseball team rematched Eastern Texas Baptist University (ETBU) on March 20th and played a well-rounded match after their loss against them just a week beforehand. With strong performances...

USWNT aims to bounce back from World Cup woes

Team heads into the most competitive North American tournament ever needing big things

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • March 29, 2024

After winning back-to-back Women’s World Cups in 2015 and 2019, the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) was shocked in 2023 as they struggled through their group before losing their knockout game to...

Patriots of power: How the Patriots dynasty rose and fell

A review of the documentary series “The Dynasty: New England Patriots”

Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter • March 29, 2024

From 2001 to 2019, the New England Patriots were the class of the NFL. During that span, they won 17 division titles, appeared in the Super Bowl nine times, and won the Super Bowl six times. Their trophies...

Getting back to Title Town

SAFC starts their season looking to return to 2022 title-winning form.

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • March 21, 2024

San Antonio Football Club (SAFC) opened their season against Loudoun United on Saturday, March 9, after their 2023 campaign ended in disappointment in Sacramento. SAFC won the United Soccer League (USL)...

Old faces find new places in free agency

The biggest news out of the NFL’s annual shakeup

Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter • March 21, 2024

Early March marks the beginning of the new league year in the NFL and, with it, free agency. This year’s free agency period saw star players move from team to team, creating intrigue for some fans and...

Despite drama, Red Bull rockets to the front

Early drama hasn’t hampered on-track performance to open F1 season

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • March 21, 2024

Following one of the most memorable offseasons in recent history for F1, the majority of the early-season excitement has centered around one team: Red Bull Racing. The team, which dominated in the 2022...

Tigers fall short in White Out knockout

Despite a late comeback rally, Trinity falls short of tournament win

Scott Lebo, Sports Reporter • March 7, 2024

Trinity Men’s Basketball’s extraordinary season came to an end on Friday, March 1, as the Tigers fell to the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) 63-67. After a 23-2 regular season, Trinity’s last...

Cap to cup: Hockey’s salary loophole

How teams manipulate the NHL salary cap during the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Cole Isaacson, Sports Reporter • March 7, 2024

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is one of the most exciting tournaments in sports. It features 16 teams who must win four seven-game series to capture hockey’s ultimate prize. The NHL postseason has proven...

Ultimate frisbee at Trinity: Altitude aims high in sports

Women's ultimate frisbee works to include anyone looking for competitive fun

John Thweatt, Sports Reporter • March 7, 2024

The women’s ultimate frisbee club, Altitude, is an organized club sport here at Trinity that displays their skill and passion on their Tuesdays and Thursdays practices as well as in countless competitions...

Fanatics finds few fans in MLB

Poor quality and a terrible uniform have marred company’s reputation

Caleb Reed, Sports Editor • March 7, 2024

With another baseball season fast approaching, all eyes will be on the game’s stars taking the field. Up-and-coming talents like Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman and Evan Carter join established veterans...