2006 Miracle Yearbook

Intramural Sports gb----- I felt a wave of excitement rush through me as I got ready for the big game. As I carefully applied the intimidating face paint, I began to strategize and replay our team's strategies over and over in my head. And if we lost? Who cares! The most important thing that I carried with me this season was the memory of some awesome games and great times with my friends. This year's intramural seasons were full of exciting participants and good, clean competition. For many athletes, playing intramurals was a great way to stay involved in their favorite sport without the pressures and time constraints of collegiate play. Sophomore Dan Knudsen, a participant in various intramural sports, said that his favorite aspect of intramurals was "simply the chance to play. .. I love sports, but with my obvious lack of talent for any Cedarville team, intramurals let me play for fun and competition." Other participants in intramurals valued the relational component that comes with team sports. Freshman Emilie Gouch explained that joining intramural teams opened up doors to meet people that she would not normally be introduced to. She continued, saying, "I believe it helped me transition to college and form new friendships my freshman year, much faster and better than if I had chosen not to get involved." For senior Nathan Martindale, however, the motivation to be in intramurals was as simple as having "a great way to stay in shape and still play the game I love." Rachel Teat dons a rather unique uniform before a rousing game of basketball. W Taylor Storey attacks the ball during an intense intramural soccer game. A-Steve Ziegenfuss, Mike Zerminski, Tim Storer, Brian Groff, Adam Groff, Ben Hill, Becky Hornbrook, Shannon Picazo, Emily Van Vliet, Katie Fickes, Paula Thompson, Kat Godiness congratulate each other after a successful basketball game. 'David Fuls, Tyler Anderson, and Trenton Simon get ready to charge the opposing team during a flag football game. t 152 Activities