The Collegiate Conference of The South playoffs has kicked off and all of the Lions have been working hard on the field and courts to become champions.
Piedmont volleyball ended their last regular season game by dropping 3-0 in a match at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. Despite Piedmont’s best efforts, Bob Jones won the opening set 25-19, and Piedmont kept it close in the second, dropping it 25-22, but that was as close as they got with a 25-18 defeat in the third. Piedmont ended their regular season with a 14-15. Your Lady Lions will host Berea College in the first round of CCS Playoffs at the Cave Arena on Tuesday, November 7.
Piedmont University men’s soccer team had a 2-1 loss at home to the sixth seeded Maryville College Scots in the CCS Quarterfinals, ending their season. A late Lions rally failed to stop the Scots, who scored twice in the second half. The Lions hammered away at the Scots’ keeper, while Maryville had multiple chances to score but hit the crossbar repeatedly. The Lions tried to make the late equalizer, but it was saved with just 10 seconds left on the clock. That marked the end of the 2023 season.
After losing 4-0 to Maryville in the CCS Semifinals, the Piedmont women’s soccer team 2023 season came to an end. The Scots scored a late goal in the first half and took a 2-0 lead into halftime. They also scored two more goals in the second half to double their lead. Senior Elissa Lotter and sophomore Christina Sierra recorded shots on goal for the Lions, with seven total shots. Your Lady Lions ended the season with a record of 10-7-5.
In Tallulah Falls, GA, at the 2023 CCS Championship, the Piedmont women’s cross-country team placed third out of seven programs. Sophomore Skyler Seeber placed third. The senior Jaycie Ponce rounded out the Top 10 in 7th place. In 24:52.9, Seeber finished behind Madison Stonestreet, the CCS Individual Champion, and Muhorakeye Joyeuse, the CCS Rookie of the Year. The women’s team will travel to Mount Berry, Ga. for the NCAA South Region Championship on November 11.
Last, but certainly not least, the Piedmont Men’s Cross Country team claimed the 2023 CCS Championship Title. Sophomore Layton Bradford finished second place and five Lions claimed top 10 spots in the event. Bradford’s time was 27:25.9, but behind him was senior Walker Capelle, who claimed third place and All-CCS first team with a 27:50.9. Tucker Cox, Jadon Gozales, Gary Halverson, and Grady Sanders rounded the top 10. CCS Coach of the Year was awarded to head coach Jamie Jimison for his work on the men’s program. This team is looking forward as they travel to Mount Berry, GA, for NCAA South Region Championships on November 11.
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