Flag football goes undefeated; basketball teams welcome new players; volleyball team takes on Division One
We all know law school can be a constant source of stress, so it is no surprise that students find ways to cope. Unlike other popular law school-coping mechanisms, intramural sports provide a healthy way to meet people and get in shape. This column highlights a few of our many intramural teams here at the law school.
Flag Football
Men’s Flag Football (5-0-0)
Co-Ed Flag Football (5-0-0)
The Men’s and Co-Ed Flag Football teams are off to hot starts as they both begin the season undefeated. As defending champions, the Men’s team came into this season with high expectations. Unfortunately, tragedy struck early when Team Captain Robbie Grant (3L) broke his collarbone during a pre-season practice. Undaunted, Robbie continues to lead the team from the sidelines, designing a defensive structure that, unlike his collarbone, has yet to be broken.
The Co-Ed team came into this season with expectations of having fun and avoiding disqualification. However, as opponents fail to achieve the latter, the team has suddenly been thrusted into intramural glory, and will finish the season undefeated. Veteran Rory Smith (3L) was excited that the team was able to avoid defaulting for a lack of eligible players as in the past two seasons. He expressed the belief that if they continue to get enough turnout, the team could contend for the championship. If their opponents continue to drop out in fear of facing the undefeated (and relatively untested) Team Law, a title seems all but assured.
Basketball
Women’s Basketball (2-2-0)
Co-Ed Basketball (0-3-0)
The basketball teams came into the season looking to drop free throws and run pick-and-rolls. While successful in that regard, the teams’ biggest success this season has been building their teamwork off the court. Angela Gu (1L) cites some highlights as going rock-climbing and developing skills as a group. The standout game of the season so far was against Trinity College, the alma mater of three of the team’s players. Understanding the pain those undergraduate students were going through, the Law Team ‘lost’ the game, finally giving Team Trinity something to cheer about.
Volleyball
Men’s Volleyball (1-2-0)
Co-Ed Volleyball (2-1-0)
Following a strong performance last year, the Men’s Volleyball Team was promoted to Division One. In order to address this new challenge, the team conducted extensive scouting and successfully found Ryan Chan (2L) and Daniel Gao (2L), two players who have never played organized volleyball. They do, however, occupy two spots on the court, which plays an integral role in ensuring the team is not disqualified. According to co-team captain, Rory Lootsma, the pair has added more than they think, providing ‘huge blocks’ that has contributed to the team’s progress this season.
On the other hand, the Co-Ed Volleyball team has had a strong start with a 2-1 record, including two sweeps. Another success: the games have been well-attended and players are even able to make the fabled ‘substitution’. With a mix of grizzled veterans and fresh-faced newcomers, the team is looking to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Editor’s Note: Rory Smith is the Ultra Vires Diversions Editor. Daniel Gao is the Ultra Vires Business Manager.
