November 16 marked the 4th annual Independence High School DECA Dodgeball game. Organized by marketing teachers Mark Murray and Rachael Vesely, organizers say they found it to be a success for all involved.
“This event is highly anticipated because it is quick-paced,” Mr. Murray said. “There is all the action happening so people can come and watch or participate in an event they don’t normally get to do during a school day.”
Starting off with 16 teams, the competition slowly made its way down to two. The Indy Coach Wrestling Team and Ball of Duty made their way to the championship by leveling all of the other teams. Tied 1-1 the final round became an intense match to see who would be this year’s champions.
This is where each team began to stick to a play to claim victory. “There was a certain consistency [dodgeballs],” Patrick Nufable explained. “The bigger [gator balls] were heavier and you could throw them faster, so we decided to stick to using those.”
The final round was close with players from both teams getting out and coming in. Close call plays went down with the bleachers cheering as the players dodged inches away from most of the gator balls thrown their way. After many close calls, the Indy Coach Wrestling Team finally secured their victory after getting out in the first round last year.
Eric Russo, on the winning team, said, “It felt amazing to win.”
