Ahh Grinnell..
It started out on Saturday morning around 5:30 when we were supposed to leave. The first car got on the road at about 6:20, the last around 7:20, but it was ok, because we still made it to the captains meeting in time to have our first round bye.
The early cars then went to Mcdonalds for the breakfast of champions, where we also encountered the "smarter" of the ISUC team who chose to drive not bike the 70 mile trip. After some small talk in the Grinnell Mcdonalds, WS headed to the Middle school for their first game of the day vs Macalester (St. Paul), followed by Iowa (y), SLU, and then Drake.
The Macalaster was a great first game of the season, with plenty of rookie action. Our new girls got tons of playing time and were getting D's left and right. There was even some Monica- Annihka action. It was a super fun game with tons of spirit!
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We then played Iowa (y) who were giving us some trouble with zone, something we hadn't practiced yet. WS adjusted fast though, giving Iowa a tough game, but WS fell to saucy. Highlights of the game a pretty awesome cheer that involved pump up buddies, dance moves and a mixture of Grease and I whip my hair back and forth, also Magon Liu tackling Cassie to the ground.
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After the Iowa game, we played SLU. This was a great game for our rookies, who were getting scores and D's left and right. It was a great game, and will be remembered by the awesome spirit and the super long last point.
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We then played drake, in what I believe was some sort of crossover game. It was a great game of competition and spirit with a lot of joking around with Jazz, Love, and FKPK (team formerly known as pony keg) girls. Ibex has been working hard, and it shows. This is a team with a lot of athleticism and raw talent that is going to make them a team to keep your eye on. Thanks Drake for an amazing game, and congrats on a great tournament. Also this game ended with WS tackling Jazz and trying to take her pants off.
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After that WS showered and got ready for the party. Which was Awesome! A lot of fun, maybe some bad decisions, but a special thanks to Tessa the Tank, who showed up at about 1:30 am, with tents and blankets and led ISUC-WS to the party victory. Thanks to ISUC for helping with this feat.
Sunday morning, after a slight problem with someone losing their keys, (thanks Jazz for helping us out) we made it to the fields just in time to go for a warm up run and start our game vs Iowa (x). It started out a little rocky, but after WS figured out the zone we were able to pull out the W.
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After Iowa WS took on WUWU a team that we knew was going to be a tough one. WS managed to capitalize on some hucks and short turns and won this game and went to the finals.
It wouldn't be a tournament without playing Iowa, and lucky for WS we got to play them 3 times this tournament. It was only fitting that WS would take on Iowa (y) again for the title of Grinnell Champion. It was a fun game, for both sides, and with some big plays from WS returners and some rookies, WS was able to pull out a W on Iowa (y) and bring home the flag.
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Overall it was a great tournament. The rookies got to experience their first taste of an ultimate tournament, and what better way than grinnell. Thanks to all who were there, especially Grinnell ultimate for all the work they put in. Thanks also to coach memo for being there on our sidelines, and driving Amanda back to the campsite when she found her keys.
