By Andrea George, Stentorian Staff Writer
Intramural Soccer provides fast-paced games that are a great way to meet new people and pick up a new sport or activity.
On Wednesday, October 15th, Hunt’s 3rd West and 4th East teams competed in the finals of the Intramural Soccer Tournament. 3rd West proved the better team, delivering a crushing 4-0 blow to 4th East. 4th East had no room to breathe as 3rd West constantly forced them to give up the ball. When asked about performance, Cooper Williams from 3rd West had full confidence in his team’s ability to compete. “It went exactly how we thought it was going to go,” Cooper said, grinning. “We went in there composed, and came out composed. We knew we were the better team–we’ve shown it throughout the season.”
The 3rd West team has progressed significantly throughout the season, maintaining form and strengthening bonds within the team. Ansh Mangani, a star player during the match, is truly impressed with how the team has grown this season.
“I think we’ve really evolved as a team,” he says in a post-match interview, joyful teammates surrounding him. “Looking back to the starting matches versus the final matches, I think our composure has improved, and our passing game has become much better. I’m really proud of how we’ve progressed over the season.”
On the opposite side of the pitch, 4th East came to terms with their defeat, acknowledging the grit and the determination it took to come this far. Despite the loss, 4th East is amped and ready for the next season. “We were able to build as a team,” says Vihaan Kinra. “But more than that, we were able to build as players, through training and building skills.” Kinra also believes the team has potential to improve in the future. “We learned from each other, from our wins and losses.”
We all have the potential to grow and improve. At NCSSM, there are countless opportunities for academic and personal growth: finding strengths through sports, testing your patience in labs, or discovering your passions through clubs and service projects. There is always space for reflection on campus: go on a walk, play volleyball with friends, curl up on a hammock, and open a book. Maybe even take a break and watch an IM game.
Juniors Mackenzie Gordon and Sophia Cosmello watched the IM final match while hanging out and doing homework. “I think that watching IM is a great after-class activity,” Gordon suggests. “It’s a good way to destress or passively do your homework with friends. More people should definitely get involved and start watching.”
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