Intramural Notebook

Flag football

A-league? That’s one thing. State tournaments are a world of their own.

Two Georgia College intramural champions competed in the state flag football tournament this past weekend: Whiteout in the men’s division, and CTFO in the women’s.

Both teams fell short of winning, though they fared well. CTFO claimed third place after failing to make the finals in overtime, while Whiteout advanced to the quarterfinals before being knocked out.

CTFO rolled through pool play and the quarterfinals, but ran into some trouble when they faced a squad from Georgia Tech that ran, of all things, a triple-option offense.

The defense clamped in regulation, as the teams were deadlocked 0-0. In the extra period, CTFO failed to convert their extra point after a touchdown, but their opponents pulled a little trickery that allowed them to pull out the 7-6 win.

“They had the perfect play called,” senior Rachel Pendergrast said. “They were lined up for the option, but threw it instead.”

Candace Aaron was named all-tournament quarterback.

Whiteout entered pool play with high expectations, and breezed through pool play with three mercy rule victories. That’s when things began to go against them.

“Teams seed themselves by drawing ping-pong balls out of a hat, with #1 picking their spot on the bracket first, #2 going second, and so on,” senior Chris Russell said. “Typically, you want to pick late, so you can put yourself away from some of the tougher competition in the seeding.”

Russell selected the #2 ball, and Whiteout was stuck in a tough draw, with four of the toughest teams in the state on their side.

In the quarterfinals, Whiteout was without one of their two-way players, and also faced a team from Georgia Tech with a variant of the triple-option offense. It fooled the defense initially, as they scored on the first two possessions.

“The defense adjusted well, and we shut them down for the last two-plus quarters of the game,” Russell said.

Unfortunately, three interceptions, including one on their final drive that could have tied it, doomed the comeback effort.

Ultimate Frisbee

Teams to watch out for:

1.) If you’re playing In Co-ed B-league, OZP had outscored their two opponents 44-10 before their Wednesday night game vs. The Wiggly Pigs. The score was unavailable at presstime.

2.) Also in Co-ed B, the winner of the Gecko Bulls-Swim Squad game (tonight @ 8 PM, will have score) is now 3-0 with an impressive win over (who they beat) and their opponents to date have a combined record of (4-4 for Gecko Bulls, don’t mention this if Swing Squad)

3.) Of all of the perfect teams in men’s B-league, only two (S.W.A.T and The naggers) boast wins against any team with a record of 2-2 or better

4.) In men’s A, the two likely championship teams will be from a group of OZP, Muppeteers, and B.L.U.N.T.Z., who are all 3-0 with impressive victories over teams sporting winning records…

Soccer

Team to watch out for:

1.) In men’s B-league, Money Shot has enjoyed a 13-0 scoring advantage over their two opponents to date, while 30 Stones FC has done nearly as well with a +10 point differential.

2.) Impact and Gnasty Gnats will place their 2-0 co-ed B league records to the test when they face off Monday night for the chance at being considered the top team. Playin the Field also sits at 3-0, but they have yet to face a team with a .500 or better record.

3.) Footloose may be not ranked first, but they have the most impressive resume in co-ed A, as their 2-0-1 record is supported by the fact their opponents combined records is 4-3-3, the second-toughest mark.

4.) In women’s A, Ninja Warriors leads the pack, and is the only team to average more than a goal a game

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