By Edward Pankowski
At
6:26pm on Monday, November 18, the annual DHS dodgeball tournament began, with
28 teams and 172 players attending.
As
any veteran of the tournament will know, the event is as much about the theatre
as the sport. This year was no different, as teams arrived in face wraps,
helmets, tutus, glowing masks, festive uniforms, camouflage, and short shorts.
Logistical
issues, or who went where, were quickly resolved by Community Council Vice
President Rohit Datta, although a lack of volunteers seemed to be a problem, as
made evident by the fact that this reporter was approached to be a timer during
an early game.
Although
this year’s tournament lacked the diversity found in previous tournaments, such
dodgeball pro’s as Mr. Coppock and Ms. Churles made appearances as part of a
math-themed team.
Post
53 also made an appearance, serving as the health care professionals of the evening.
Though it may have come as a disappointment to some, no players were severely
injured during the evening, although several audience members may have wished
for umbrellas or, perhaps more useful, faceguards.
While
a wide variety of skills were on display that night, a strong combination of
teamwork and throwing strength proved to be the most decisive factor. “Wet
Wave” spokesman and DHS Senior Timmy Scolaro said, “What it came down to was:
we had a gameplan. We came in wanting to win, and we did.” Scolaro also
commented on his outfit, which included jean shorts, saying, “Skin to win.”
“Charlie
Stout” and “The South” were the first teams to go into sudden death, with two
players remaining on each side. Ultimately, a ferocious performance by “The South”
won them a spot in the final four.
In
the championship game, “Sunday League” faced off against “#BeardStrong” in an
intense fight where everyone had arms like cannons and were able to dodge like
Chrysler. Unfortunately, however, the final game came down to four players on
“#BeardStrong” defeating the one remaining “Sunday League” player.
After
the game, “#BeardStrong” said, “We feel great, amazing. After this, we’re gonna
throw down and celebrate.” When asked what made them the champions, they said,
“We had teamwork, and chemistry. Even though we were the smallest team, we had
the biggest hearts.”
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| One of the tournament's intense matches, being officiated by Coach DeMaio |
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