By Kelly Morgan (Whetstone Staff Writer)

Emilie Milcarek

Students participate in flag football game

The final leagues of Intramural Sports began the week of March 28.

Tuesday and Thursdays were filled with 7-on-7 flag football and Wednesday nights held outdoor 4-on-4 basketball games.

The basketball league was new this semester. In the past, games have only been a one-day tournament.

Amanda Kinkade, coordinator of Intramural Sports, says the Intramural staff is excited about this league because it’s one of a kind.

“You won’t normally find 4-on-4 outdoor leagues, but rather 3-on-3 or 5-on-5,” Kinkade said. “It’s something unique that Graduate Assistant Robert Price has created for Wesley College.”

Kinkade said there are four teams registered that will be competing at the outdoor court near Wesley’s Alumni House.

Paul Huber, student Intramural coordinator, has high expectations about this year’s flag football league.

“[The league] is bigger than last year with ten teams registered,” Huber said. “We’re excited because we have returning teams and a lot of new players.”

During the league’s captains meeting on Friday, March 25, Huber covered the game rules, forfeit rules and scheduling.

“This year, games will consist of two 13 minute halves,” Huber said. “This is geared towards a longer season with more competitive game play.”

Khalil Norris-Jemmott, intramural manager, went over the sportsmanship rules.

“Each team has to have a good sportsmanship rating in order to play in the playoffs,” he said.

Huber introduced the new All Star games that are added to the league.

“At the end of each [regular] game, the captains will pick the two best players from the opposing team and the two best officials,” he said.

Huber said that the top voted players and officials will compete in two All-Star games that will be played at the end of the season.