Long have people tried to earn glory and distinguish themselves from their fellow man through sport. This theme has been prevalent all throughout history- even cavemen practiced the spear throw. This year Gustavus students are offered a similar opportunity. Coed Intramural Broomball is in full swing this J-term, and the competition is heating up.

This year twelve teams of men and women fill out a fierce field as each team battles for the best record, and the everlasting glory that comes with it.

Each team has its own strengths and weaknesses, strategy and grit. Freshman Jack Blaney, captain of the Multiple Scores, cites his team’s strengths as a solid passing attack and strong goalie play. For Jack, winning is everything.

“I signed up because I heard that [Broomball] was the most fun IM sport, but my goal is definitely to win the league,” Blaney said.

Blaney employs his own well-formulated strategy during games to help his team.

“My major key is to hit the ball as hard as I can at ankles to get a little fear into the opponents,” Blaney said.

The Multiple Scores have a tough road ahead of them to win the championship however. With two losses already, their fate may be out of their hands.

The leagues top two teams, The Broomballics” and The Elks both only have one loss, and will face off on Sunday, Jan. 24 in what could potentially determine the champs.

Freshman Brady Miller is the leading scorer of The Elks and has equally high hopes for the season as Blaney, expecting to win the IM championship.
Miller did not waste any humility in his statements.

“Our strengths are our ability to score genos consistently. We have no weaknesses, we are a powerhouse. Our strategy is to dominate,” Miller said.

Even Miller can give credit where credit is due however.

“Our best player is easily Tommy Jech because he knows how to get the job done and his leadership ability,” Miller said.

Freshman Jack Sorenson, co-Captain of the Elks also had to give credit where due.

“Our girls are our secret weapons. They all have played hockey their whole lives, so they are actually better than the boys out there,” said Sorenson.

With the season wrapping up after the games on Monday, Jan. 25, all twelve teams must make the final push down the home stretch if they want a chance at the championship, and an eternal home in the history books.