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Trophies, Titles and the Moments That Matter: The Best of the Fall 2024

By Joseph Garwood: Director of Athletic Communications

12/20/2024 12:00:00 PM

BEST OF FALL 2024 IN PIEDMONT ATHLETICS

BY THE NUMBERS

1 - Team Title (Men's Golf - Greystone Fall Invitational)

2 - Individual Titles for Erin Donovan (MCC Intercollegiate, Chick-fil-A Invitational)

2 - Individual CCS Champions (Walker Capelle, MXC; Skyler Seeber, WXC)

3 - All-Region Performers (Walker Capelle, MXC; Sophie Wells & Sierra Judson, WSOC)

10 - Home wins

12 - All-Conference Selections

12 - College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Selections

22 - Conference Athletes & Rookies of the Week

QUICK HITS

MEN'S SOCCER - 4-0 start marked the best in the program's NCAA era (since 2003).

WOMEN'S SOCCER - Earned No. 2 seed for CCS Tournament; Two United Soccer Coaches All-Region Selections (Sierra Judson & Sophie Wells).

VOLLEYBALL - Won five-set thriller at LaGrange to qualify for CCS Tournament.

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - Walker Capelle won the CCS Individual Championship, CCS Runner of the Year (1st in program history to win individual CCS title).

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - Skyler Seeber won the CCS Individual Championship, CCS Runner of the Year (2nd in three years of the CCS, joining Jaycie Ponce in 2022).

MEN'S GOLF - Took team title at Greystone Fall Invitational.

WOMEN'S GOLF - Was receiving votes in WGCA National Poll; Erin Donovan won two more tournaments.

MEN'S TENNIS - Picked up first win of the 2024-25 season, coming over Division II Shorter.

WOMEN'S TENNIS - 2-0 at home in the fall as Trey Martin became the program's all-time winningest head coach.

MEN'S SWIMMING - 5-0 record in the fall in dual meets.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING - 4-1 record in the fall in dual meets.

MEN'S BASKETBALL - Set program's single game scoring record with 131 points in win over Greenville.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - Defeated former CCS foe Berea in home opener as Andelin Hill was perfect 8-of-8 from the field.

THE TROPHIES

MGOLF Team Title - Greystone Fall Invitational 2024

Erin Donovan Champion MCC Women's Intercollegiate 2024

THE CELEBRATIONS

THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER

RING THE BELL! ??????

Anna Lassiter never had the chance to ring the bell upon the completion of her cancer treatment, so Monday, Piedmont gave her that opportunity in front of some of her biggest fans! pic.twitter.com/3JY0AKzMVz
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 22, 2024

It was one of the most memorable moments in my coaching career to be able to watch her overcome so much adversity and then coming back to compete. People can read the story and think how hard it must be, but seeing it first hand, I don't know how she does it. I keep telling her weekly the results on the court don't matter, the fact you being back on the court, cancer free, wearing the Piedmont uniform is already the win.

Trey Martin, Head Women's Tennis Coach

The biggest win of the year ????

Congratulations to @PiedmontLions' Anna Lassiter on the completion of her cancer treatment!#WhyD3 pic.twitter.com/XR4upkfFHX
— NCAA Division III (@NCAADIII) October 22, 2024

"Ringing the Bell" for Anna was one of the most memorable moments for me in my 23 years working at Piedmont. The real joy that all the student-athletes, coaches and support staff from all our teams who came that evening to see her ring the bell spoke to one of our athletic department's values of "Family" and what a great example of that value being put into action. I will remember that night for the rest of my life.

Jim Peeples, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

I have learned that no matter how “small” the accomplishment is in the grand scheme of life, any accomplishment is something to celebrate. Anna has taught me that even on your worst days, there is always something worth being grateful for. She has been a constant reminder to me that the little things in life can be the most meaningful, and to hug your friends tight!

Lizzie Ivey, Piedmont Women's Tennis Senior

The moments that matter.

Senior Day is special. pic.twitter.com/N6gIw1jJgo
— Piedmont Women's Soccer (@PiedmontWSOC) October 25, 2024

67’ | Sister, Sister!

Christina to Victoria and the Sierra sisters put Piedmont back on top!

Piedmont 2, Huntingdon 1 pic.twitter.com/4c67R2f4s5
— Piedmont Women's Soccer (@PiedmontWSOC) October 4, 2024

The stories are all different, but one thing is the same.

Proud to be a Piedmont Lion, and now a Piedmont alum! ?? pic.twitter.com/2a8VJbEwxn
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) December 13, 2024

THE SENIORS

THE GRATITUDE

Thank you all for your continued support of Piedmont Athletics. Because of you, our Inaugural Piedmont Athletics Giving Day was a success!

Hear from Athletic Director Jim Peeples one final time as we close out the day.
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— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) December 4, 2024

We wanted to send a special thank you to all the students who joined us inside Cave Arena Monday!

YOU made the atmosphere electric and helped keep momentum on the side of the Lions!

We hope to see you back soon! pic.twitter.com/f1ZAMEjItn
— Piedmont Basketball (@Lions_MBB) December 4, 2024

Friday, we celebrated our graduates.

Today, we want to give them a chance to say thank you. pic.twitter.com/nbupjSBwBL
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) December 15, 2024

THE ADVERSITY

For me the thing that seemed to be a common theme for fall sports teams and our department was how everyone handled adversity and dealt with the challenges we had to navigate this fall.

Jim Peeples

Women's volleyball handling a coaching change at the beginning of their season but continuing to work and improve with interim coaches was something that made me very proud. The upperclassman on that team provided tremendous leadership for their younger teammates that will leave an impact for the future.

Jim Peeples

Despite trailing 20-13 in the fourth set, the Lions volleyball team earned the win & took the match!

Piedmont 3, LaGrange 1 pic.twitter.com/oRpGS2xLXf
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 5, 2024

HUGE comeback win for the Lions over LaGrange!

Hear from Katie Hubbard following her 14 kills in the 3-1 victory! pic.twitter.com/PwA3gNB3iJ
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 5, 2024

The women's soccer team overcoming so many challenges from injuries to key players and navigating the season to finish second in the regular season was such a credit to our coaches and all the young ladies in the program.

Jim Peeples

Still unbeaten in conference play! pic.twitter.com/VnPeScTEkt
— Piedmont Women's Soccer (@PiedmontWSOC) October 9, 2024

Huge win over Belhaven at the WAC!

Women’s soccer wins 2-1 behind the game winner from Molly Fitzpatrick to move to 4-0 in the CCS! pic.twitter.com/gMjjgyL7bu
— Piedmont Women's Soccer (@PiedmontWSOC) October 10, 2024

THE STANDOUTS

Skyler Seeber - CCS Runner of the Year, 2024

Walker Capelle, CCS Runner of the Year 2024

THE STUDENT ATHLETES

THE STORIES

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— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 16, 2024

Training Like Olympians: Remel Williams Brings Olympic Trials Experience Back to Piedmont

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— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 14, 2024

THE LEADERS

For all our coaches to help us navigate our way through and work together for the good of everyone at the institution made me so proud to work with and serve the people in our department.

Jim Peeples

THE THRILLING FINISHES

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Big comeback win in five sets for Piedmont volleyball as the freshman Mary Brit Tallevast closes out the season sweep over LaGrange ???? pic.twitter.com/YnelnTMmIC
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) October 26, 2024

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Trailing by one with 6.2 on the clock, Hayley Borino drains the game-winning three as the clock expires!

LIONS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/bN0FRBCx4b
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) November 16, 2024

Defense holds on the final possession for @Lions_MBB in a wild 131-128 victory over Greenville!

The 131 points for the Lions breaks the single-game scoring record! pic.twitter.com/mlpLR0VGQx
— Piedmont Lions (@PiedmontLions) November 23, 2024

THE MILESTONES & RECORDS

Erin Donovan - Individual Low Round Record - 9.25.24

Erin Donovan - Individual 36 Hole Scoring Record - 9.25.24

THE SETTING

THE SUPPORT

Adversity is a very real part of life, and I believe our student-athletes demonstrated the skills of resilience in how they navigated the challenges that came our way this fall.

Jim Peeples

THE SMILES

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