CLAREMONT — It wasn’t the biggest statistical game of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps senior running back Justin Edwards’ career, but his final 3 rushing yards gained against rival Pomona-Pitzer might be his most satisfying. Edwards’ 3-yard run on third-and-2 with 1:55 to play clinched a 20-14 victory for the Stags Saturday night at Pomona-Pitzer’s Merritt Field. Pomona Pitzer’s Quinten Wimmer (44) hangs onto the ball as he fights for yards during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Justin Edwards (45) charges through the field during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Pomona Pitzer at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Members of Pomona Pitzer’s football team warm up before the start of the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Thanio Bright (23) leaps in the air to intercept a ball intended for Pomona Pitzer’s Sander Wimmer (12) during the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Justin Edwards (45) races past Pomona-Pitzer’s Thomas McConnell (54) during the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer hosted Claremont-Mudd-Scripps for the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps celebrates after defeating Pomona Pitzer, 20-14, in the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer’s Nick Kim (14) fires off a pass during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Walter Kuhlenkamp (1) fires-off a pass during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Pomona Pitzer at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer’s Joaquin Valdez (88) holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Members of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ football team walks across the field before taking on Pomona Pitzer in the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer’s football team huddle together after losing to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 20-14, in the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer’s Matthias Olson (0) holds onto the ball after making a catch during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Justin Edwards (45) tries to get past Pomona Pitzer’s Eamon Glascott (34) and Andy Butler (7) during the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ Kirby Baynes (22) tackles Pomona Pitzer’s Sander Wimmer (12) during the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Pomona Pitzer’s Quinten Wimmer (44) charges through Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ defense during the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Claremont-Mudd-Scripps celebrates after defeating Pomona Pitzer, 20-14, in the Sixth Street rivalry game at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 17Pomona Pitzer’s Quinten Wimmer (44) hangs onto the ball as he fights for yards during the Sixth Street rivalry game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at Merritt Field in Claremont on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) Expand The victory not only kept the Stags undefeated (4-0 overall, 2-0 SCIAC), but allowed them to retain the Sixth Street Rivalry trophy. “This is the biggest game of the year and we put so much effort into it,” said Edwards, a three-time all-SCIAC selection. “There’s a great team feeling when you have the ball in your possession and the outcome is in your control. That’s our brand of football, running the ball and hitting dudes hard. Getting that first down was awesome.” Edwards finished with 20 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown, giving him 3,468 yards rushing in his career. He also caught six passes for 42 yards. “He’s just a great ballplayer,” C-M-S coach Kyle Sweeney said. “We’ve been so lucky to have him.” The last possession for the Pomona-Pitzer (2-2, 1-1) ended with an incomplete pass on fourth-and-26 at the C-M-S 42 with 2:16 to play. C-M-S took the lead for good on a 33-yard touchdown reception by Mason Cotton from Walter Kuhlenkamp just 1:52 into the game. The Stags led 14-0, and eventually 20-7 at halftime. But because of extended drives, the Sagehens only had three possessions in the second half. “We hit some big plays. I don’t think we were as consistent (on offense) as we wanted to be,” Stags coach Kyle Sweeney said. “It worked out in our favor and we’ll have to get back to work. It (defense) is such a dynamic unit. From the front, to the middle to the back.” Related Articles College Sports | Inland college football roundup: Redlands picks up first victory of the season College Sports | Brady Jones leads Riverside City College football team’s rout of Mt. San Jacinto College College Sports | USC LB Eric Gentry out with injury against Minnesota College Sports | UCLA hangs tough, can’t keep up with No. 7 Penn State College Sports | UCLA at No. 7 Penn State: Who has the edge? Kuhlenkamp threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns (the other one went for 84 yards) for the Stags on 16-of-25 passing, while Pomona-Pitzer’s Nick Kim threw for 170 yards on 19-of-34 passing with two touchdowns but also two interceptions. “The second half, you’re down 20-7, you have a plan. We’re going to get the ball, we’re going to score,” Pomona-Pitzer coach John Walsh said. “But they (Stags) came out and did a great job defensively that first series (of the second half) and forced us to punt. We held them, then we scored. But the clock ticks, especially if you’re running the ball or catching the ball in bounds. It goes so much faster with the new clock rules. “We can’t give up 14-point leads. We were close here. We have to play a better full game.”