Underdogs become dawgs at dodgeball finale

Members of the Ianthecoolestasian team pat each other on the back as their team successfully beats BBBB at the dodgeball finale on Feb. 7. Holding their golden plungers up with pride, they are presented with a miniature gold trophy of a goat, declaring that they are, in fact, the G.O.A.T of this competition.

“They doubted us because we were the underdogs, but all that matters is that we were the dawgs,” commented junior Maximillian Fruin amid celebration.

In order to secure a win, a team needed to win at least two of three rounds against each other. Rounds were won by eliminating the enemy team or scoring in the basketball hoop. The audience was captivated as these two teams put their all into the match.

As the blow of the whistle signaled the start of the first period, members of Ianthecoolestasian hastily shot forward to grab the dodgeballs. Despite BBBB’s attempt at capturing the dodgeballs, their team only managed to grab one, while Ianthecoolestasian secured the rest. With an advantageous start, Ianthecoolestasian swiftly knocked out their opponents, winning the first round.

The second period was much more eventful as both teams fought tooth and nail. Perhaps disheartened by their previous loss, BBBB came out with a fervor. Late into the round, BBBB had four members while Ianthecoolestasian only had two remaining. Ianthecoolestasian, however, fought back fiercely, knocking two of the opposing players out. As the timer came down to the final minute, both teams stood with two players left. If Ianthecoolestasian won this round, they would instantly win the tournament. However, before it could go any further, BBBB managed to score a dodgeball in the basketball hoop, winning the round.

Now in the third and final round, both teams had a shot at the win. Students in the stands were on the edge of their seats as the shrill of the whistle commenced the start. Within seconds of the whistle blowing, Ianthecoolestasian rapidly began knocking out members of the other team. Before long, BBBB was down 5 members while the other team still had all six. The last remaining member of the BBBB tried dodging the balls while attempting to score in the basketball hoop, hoping to end the round quickly. After a few failed attempts, a member of Ianthecoolestasian, landed the final elimination, securing their victory.

“We were a tougher team; that’s why we won. We had good teamwork and we were simply better,” said sophomore Niko Kaneshiro.