Dec. 15, 2015
Dodging Winners Back 2 Back
by THS Media Kane Mobley
When money is raised for those in need of it most, it gives a satisfying feeling. When money is raised while having a fun time, it’s even better.
Dec. 8, THS had it’s annual Dodging For Dollars dodgeball tournament. The money given by teams to play is donated to local families in need for the holiday season. The tournament was a success, a good amount of money was raised, and the teams that came to play had a lot of fun. “I’m really not that outgoing when it comes to sports, but I enjoyed that this is for a good cause,” junior Ellis Staton said. “I got at least one person so that’s even better.” Teams packed in the South Entrance of Truman that Tuesday night ready to play. All teams came in wanting to win, but only one could be crowned as champions. This wasn’t too much of a task for the defending champions, who named themselves “Back 2 Back” assuming they would win again. In the previous tournament, which was in January 2015 the team had titled themselves, “The 2015 Dodgeball Champs” and won that tournament. |
There were some intense matchups throughout the tournament, but none that featured the defending champions. Just three players combined got out throughout the whole tournament, thus leading “Back 2 Back” to its second straight undefeated tournament.
“Even though we went undefeated and it feels good, I think we all need to remember what this is really for,” senior Rorey Combs said. “This competition raised a lot of money and that’s why we played.”
The team consisted of all seniors except for one junior, T.J. Ruiz. Ruiz was playing in the tournament with a sprained foot.
“It was all about just helping these guys take home the win in their last year here,” said Ruiz.
Senior Trent DuRall won MVP and senior Kane Mobley won the award for Hardest Hit. Luckily for underclassmen, they are graduating and won’t be back to take another championship. With the majority of “Back 2 Back” being in it’s last year at Truman, next year’s tournament will be wide open for any team wanting to win. But who will take home the crown?
“Even though we went undefeated and it feels good, I think we all need to remember what this is really for,” senior Rorey Combs said. “This competition raised a lot of money and that’s why we played.”
The team consisted of all seniors except for one junior, T.J. Ruiz. Ruiz was playing in the tournament with a sprained foot.
“It was all about just helping these guys take home the win in their last year here,” said Ruiz.
Senior Trent DuRall won MVP and senior Kane Mobley won the award for Hardest Hit. Luckily for underclassmen, they are graduating and won’t be back to take another championship. With the majority of “Back 2 Back” being in it’s last year at Truman, next year’s tournament will be wide open for any team wanting to win. But who will take home the crown?