Persistence Pays Off

Melody Dickson, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 1, 2002 - Nineteen teams entered the Ag Week volleyball tournament, which took place Tuesday night at the Student Recreation Center. Teams competed for a $200 grand prize, $100 2nd-place prize and $50 3rd-place prize.

Alpha Gamma Rho, which entered three teams, smoked many of its competitors, leaving many organizations disappointed. However, good sportsmanship was expressed throughout the evening, and most individuals were glad they had participated.

After losing both games to AG Rho, Collegiate Horseman's Association member Jacob Crandall said the tournament was "all in good fun."

"Good sportsmanship is the key to success," Megan Perry, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow member, said.

The top four
teams moved
 Photo by Casey Buckman                                                on to the semi-
 Ag Week Steering Committee member Matt Hill swings and misses       final round:
                                                                         Alpha Gamma Rho III, Farmhouse, Pre-Vet and Alpha Gamma Rho I. Alpha Gamma Rho III and the Pre-Vet players advanced to the final round and battled it out for the championship spot. In the end, it was the Pre-Vet players who took home the $200 grand prize.

Alpha Gamma Rho III took home the $100 2nd-place prize, and Farmhouse received $50 for its 3rd-place finish.

"It is really cool that someone would organize an activity where everyone could compete, regardless of their talent level," Liz Jones, Pre-Vet team member said.


Story posted 10/03/02


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