Three Point Shootout finds new life

The three-point shootout competition normally draws a select group of students with the talents to shoot, under pressure, and come up big. This year saw that expanded with a large group of men participating and a larger than normal ladies group. When all the shots were taken and points tallied, Alyse Ray and Eddie Rivera were left standing as champions. Alyse was on the championship powder puff team, while Eddie just came off a soccer championship two weeks ago. Both are consistent participants in Intramurals and took their skills to Randy Lamber Court on Wednesday night to compete against Moriah Gross and Jimbo Paul from Carson Newman. Each year the Intramurals champions from both schools compete at halftime of the rivalry game to see who can come out on top. It was a split decision again this year with Alyse bringing the championship back to Maryville, while Jimbo won by one basket to steal the title from Eddie. Intramurals now takes a break during finals and the holidays. We'll see you all in J-Term!

Dodgeball Tournament Draws Crowd, New Champions

The mini-Dodgeball tournament held before Thanksgiving break garnered quite the participation from both the men's and women's teams this year. Over 20 teams signed on to play and earn those highly coveted champions t-shirts. Derek Hunt's team took home the championship on the men's side while Ashley Sullivan's team dominated the pack yet again in the ladies pool. The smaller tournament-style offering was added at the urging of spring sports athletes so they can take advantage of competing against all of the fall sport athletes who just completed their seasons. This also afforded all non-athletes a chance to warm up to the larger Dodgeball season which is held in February.

Soccer Tournament Champions

Joga Bonito pulled the upset in the Draw Soccer Tournament against Global Fighters. By the final score of 4 to 1, Andrew Huddleston's team secured a come-from-behind victory from the loser's bracket to win.

Muddogs, Crouching Tiger Hidden Football vie for championship

The Muddogs, lead by MVP Cody Larriviere, went touchdown for touchdown with Crouching Tiger Hidden Football on Tuesday evening as the sun dipped behind the trees on Lloyd Beach. As the second half began, the Muddogs and quarterback Chaz Elrod pulled away from Logan Brady's team to end up the champions of flag football. With the win, the Muddogs went 7 and 0 in flag football, marking the second consecutive year that the champions have gone undefeated. Ricky Powell and Cody Wilson are the only two left from last year's championship team who were vital to the Muddogs win against Crouching Tiger. Logan Brady, captain of Crouching Tiger Hidden Football, received special recognition for his contribution to the good sportsmanship his team exhibited throughout the season and tournament.

Soccer's Kicking Into Action

As the leaves start to change and the cooler weather takes hold, soccer is kicking into action with registration. Now through 2pm on November 2nd you can register your team of seven to ten players in Bartlett 223. Games will start on Monday, November 9th and depending on interest will play for the remainder of the month of November before the Three Point Shootout to conclude the fall semester of Intramural activity.

Flag Football heats up

Although the temperature may be dropping, flag football is just heating up. After taking last week off for Homecoming festivities, and to give the ladies a chance to get in on the flag football action, the guys are back at it this week. Two teams are left undefeated at this point, with only two days left in the regular season. Tournament seeds will be announced on Tuesday morning for games that begin Tuesday evening. Be sure to check back for updates on whose in and whose out of the tournament!

Powder Puff Concludes, Champions Announced

Congratulations to the Sophomore class on their first Powder Puff Championship! They beat the Junior class by a score of 16 to 8 on Tuesday evening. They were led by quarterback Kat Harmon, and receivers Alyse Ray and Elizabeth Dunn. Their defense was led by Morgan Goodman and Mandi Smith. They were coached by Jonathan Brent and Louden Young. The opening game on Tuesday was for third place, which saw the Seniors win their game by a score of 33 to 20. A big thank you to all of the fans and players who came out for the games over the last week!!

Defending Champs defend title

The Defending Champs lived up to their name during the Cornhole tournament last week. Matt Limone and Andrew Hazel took down both Drink Some Water and Ca$h Money 112 in the championship round robin matches last week.

Sand Volleyball Champions Crowned

Congratulations to Sandstorm for winning the sand volleyball tournament championship. Sandstorm was led by Donald Rucker and was supported by the many fans who came out for each game. Other members of the team include AJ Cragar, Nick Iott, Krista Fox, Travis Folsom, Tess Perilli, Erica Wilmes, and Kasi Roach.

A Soggy Mess of Sand

The weather decided it wasn't going to cooperate this week in the forecast. However, the skies seemed to have different plans, as the clouds parted and the rain stopped just in time for volleyball games this week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday saw teams competing on a wet, sandy court, bringing back memories of the summer for many students. It also proved that the Cash Money Defending Champion Millionaires cannot be beat, regardless of conditions. Several other teams have been surprising in their victories this week. Only one other team remains unbeaten, Practice Safe Sets, but they do have a draw on their record with the Jackhammers. The season concludes next week, with hopefully better weather as Fall makes it's entrance on Tuesday. Forfeited games will also make an attempt at being made up on Wednesday, September 23 in order to give all the teams a chance to make the eight team tournament. Tournament teams will announced on Thursday if all games are in by that point. However if inclement weather pushes games back, the tournament seeds will be announced on Friday afternoon. Remember, this is a single elimination tournament. So go big, or go home!

Week Two of Sand Volleyball

Sand volleyball is heading into week two of competition. So far, the Ca$h Money Defending Champion Millionaire$ are proving they are the team to beat again this year. However, the Spiking Samurais are the new team on the block with tons of energy and a great attitude. This week has three nights of play scheduled, and we're hoping that the weather behaves and allows all the games to get in. Come down to Lloyd Beach and cheer on the teams as they vie to get a berth in the tournament in two weeks!

Cornhole tournament registration now open

It's that time of year again! The leaves are slowly changing and the sounds of tailgating are in the air. That means it's time for the Intramural Cornhole Tournament. The tournament will run from September 28 to October 1, between 5pm and 8pm. Games will be played on Lloyd Beach at the Sand Volleyball Court. Sign up by Thursday, September 24 at 2pm in Bartlett 223 to get your spot in the tournament.

Oh, and sign up as a team of two people!

Sand Volleyball Underway

Last evening, the first Intramurals event of the season, sand volleyball, got underway on Lloyd Beach. The first game of the night saw Donald Rucker's team, The Sandstorm, take a surprising victory over Adam Patterson's Bobos de la playa. Last year's champions, the Cash Money Millionaires returned with a different look at captain. Darrick Edmondson is leading the defending champs, with a win last night over Sets on the Beach. In the nightcap, the Striking Samurais took three sets to claim victory over Ryan Cloud's Bad Intentions team.

Play continues Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5p.m. Come check out some intense volleyball on Lloyd Beach and make your predictions on who will take home the first Intramurals championship of 2009-10!

Sand Volleyball...Can you dig it?

Registration is now open for sand volleyball. You can pick up your team rosters in Cooper Athletic Center or in Bartlett 223. They need to be turned in by September 2 at 2pm. Games will begin on September 8th at the sand volleyball court on Lloyd Beach.

I-Night at Cooper

Come out on Friday night, August 21 from 7 to 9pm for a great night of Intramurals fun! We'll be playing volleyball, cornhole, HORSE, and pool activities. Learn about Intramurals, sign up a team for sand volleyball, and win some cool shirts! We'll see you in Cooper Friday.

Intramurals wins award!

During the Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 28, MC Intramurals was named the Student Organization of the Year by the selection committee.

The entire MC Intramurals staff would like to thank all of the students who made this possible...all 375 of you who participated this year! It has been an amazing year where every class of students and gender have participated and we hope that continues for many years to come. Come by the office and check out the plaque...and see the new I-Cup Trophy with it's newest recipient posted on it.

Softball Champions Announced

Congratulations to Tim Conner's Big Sticks for winning the Intramural Softball-Men's Division Championship! They beat Jake Burns and his team, Ollysmokes, by a score of 10-2 on Monday evening.

Mandi Smith's team, the Softballerz, beat Kelli Ierulli's Perfect Aces by a score of 4-0. The score may not reflect it, but it was a close game throughout, with key fielding making the difference on the scoreboard.

Tennis Champions announced

Adam Bean and Joel Byars handily won the Intramural Tennis Doubles championship against Andrew Shumate and Donald Rucker.

After winning the doubles championship, Joel Byars took to the singles side of the court to beat Kevin Krapf and win a second championship of the night.

Intramural Basketball Champs crowned

Ramrod took home the Intramural March Madness Basketball Championship, when they defeated Matt Moody's team. Tyler Sauceman won the MVP award, as voted on by all the players who participated.

Final Intramural Event of the Year!

It's the final Intramurals event of the year....SOFTBALL. Softball returns all April long. Get your rosters turned in by Thursday, April 2nd at 2pm in the Intramurals Office! Games will begin on Monday, April 6th and run throughout the month.

March Madness Tournament continues

March Madness has fully taken over Cooper Athletic Center this week! Mandi Smith's team won the Women's Division by a margin of one point on Tuesday evening against The Under G's.

Teams competed with intensity to make it into the field of six for the tournament. Wednesday night saw Ramrod's first place strong-hold be snatched away by America's Most Wanted, and their 43 point defeat of Joe Alexander's team. Both Ramrod and America's Most Wanted earned first round byes in the tournament. That left four teams playing on Thursday evening for a chance to advance. Long Range Bombers and Tim Conner's team went back and forth for 25 minutes of play. The Long Range Bombers pulled ahead with 3 minutes in the game to take the lead, mainly off the hot shooting of Denny Zimmerman. The second game of the night was also a close one between the Floyd HallStars and the Uptowners. With a minute and a half remaining, the quick thinking of Floyd team captain Chaz Elrod and his consistency from behind the arc put his team ahead and into the second round of the tournament.

Games will resume on Tuesday evening in Cooper with America's Most Wanted playing the Long Range Bombers at 7pm. Ramrod will hope to defend their 2008 championship title against the Floyd HallStars at 8pm. Wednesday evening at 8pm come cheer on the final two teams standing, as Intramurals takes over Randy Lamber Court in Cooper. You won't want to miss it!

Tennis registration now open

Have you been dying to be outside in this great weather? Did you practice your swing over Spring Break? Now it's time to stop talking about how good you are and prove it! Intramural Tennis is back again this spring! Matches begin on Monday, March 30 and run through Thursday, April 2. Sign up in Bartlett 223 by Thursday, March 26. There are both doubles and singles divisions.

March Madness has begun!

Intramural basketball has begun and games have already proved to be competitive. The Uptowners, led by Darrell Tate, took the win over Jonathan Brent's Basketballerz on Tuesday evening by the score of 44-41. The Floyd HallStars fell to Tim Conner's team in the 8 o'clock game, 45-43. Wednesday evening continued with the big games featuring Matt Moody's Long Range Bombers against Ramrod. Tyler Sauceman led his team to the win by the score of 55-44. The 7 o'clock game saw Joe Alexander's team beat Southern Inferno 47-39. Games continue Tuesday evening through Thursday evening with teams getting their first games in while others seek to continue to go undefeated. Score updates will be posted on Friday! Check back!

March Madness has begun!

Register your team for March Madness 5-on-5 basketball now! Rosters are available in Bartlett 223 and on the IM board in Cooper. You have until Thursday, February 26 at 2pm to turn in your rosters. In addition to rosters, we are requesting all teams turn in 10 cans of food per team to be donated to the Community Food Connection of Blount County. Help Intramurals help the community during this time!

Playground Legends Repeat as Champs

The Playground Legends repeated as Dodgeball Champions on Tuesday evening. They defeated The Disciples in three games in Cooper Athletic Center.

Dodgeball Season Concludes, Tournament Set

Tonight will see the end of the Dodgeball season. Several teams are on the cusp of a tournament berth, while one team saw their tourney hopes dashed on Tuesday evening. Matt Warner and his MC International Student team went winless again this season to fall into last place. Pure Athleticism could meet the same fate tonight if they cannot pull out a win over Tim Conner's Bone Crushers.

The Women's Division concludes tonight as well, with the Championship game being played at the conclusion of tonight's Men's games at 8:30. The Dodgeballerz look to defeat Team Total Domination in a best two out of three match to take home the championship and bragging rights. Video of an exhibition game between Team Total Domination and the MC International Students, with some help from referees Lee & Ryan

Wiffleball concludes with two champions

Thursday evening saw the crowning of two Wiffleball champions in Cooper gym. The Women's/Co-Ed division saw a tight game between Rachel Harris's team and the Wiffleballerz. Rachel's team won the battle to take the championship from Mandi Smith's Wiffleballerz.

In the final game of the evening, the Playground Legends had earned their place in the championship thanks to a decided win over Tim Connor's Big Sticks earlier that night. Brew Crew fought hard and won their second consecutive Wiffleball championship thanks to the consistent bats of Bryan Randall, Gary Hughes, Josh Ingram, Dustin Locke, Michael Bosco, and Calvin Rutgerson.

Dodgeball Returns!

Following a very competitive Fall slate of Intramurals events, the Spring semester kicks off with the return of an MC favorite, Dodgeball! Dodgeball will run during two full weeks of February on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the gym. You can sign up a team between now and January 29th at 2pm in Bartlett 223. There will be two divisions again, for Men and for Women. If you don't have a team but want to play, come by and get yourself on the Free Agents listing. We'll place you with a team needing players.

Remember, 6 play at a time, so you'll need between 6 and 8 on your team in case players can't make it. This is always a great time, even to watch!

Wiffleball in full swing

Wiffleball is in full swing during J-Term. This year has seen the emergence of two divisions, a Men's and a Women's/Co-Ed. This has allowed for better competition leading up to the championship games to be held on Thursday evening in Cooper gym 3.