Sports
Last Tuesday, Carlos Lu '10 tied for third at the Simpson College Spring Invitational. The weekend before, Pete Kieselbach '10 shot a 149 over a two-day meet to finish in eighth. The Grinnell Men's Golf team has been practicing hard and stepping up their game to unexpected heights.
A Cardinals fan and a Cubs fan face off about their sports rivalry. Pick who wins.
This past weekend, the school saw an influx of capes, foam swords and mock amputations as battles raged on Mac Field. A yearly convention of Grinnell students, alumni, and members from other realms swarmed Grinnell as the college played host to Dagorhir's (Dag) Field Day. "Field day is just an excuse to invite a bunch of people down, so we can get together and fight big battles." said Hugh Potter '10.
Suited up in green and black striped jerseys, the Grinnell Griffins Rugby team hit the pitch this past Sunday. The Griffins hold a unique niche in the Grinnell athletics world, as players hail from both the college and the town. Even falling to rivals River City 17-12, the Griffins are a team of passion and tradition with a colorful history, propelled by intensity and heart.
As cross-country runner Charlie Knuth '08 crossed the finish line, he had finished and won yet another race. But this race wouldn't win a conference championship. It wouldn't be mentioned on the college website. It raised money for hungry families and brought the town of Grinnell and the college closer together.
When most people think of female friendships, the first images that come to mind consist of pillow fights, gossip, cell phone conversations, and multiple viewings of Mean Girls. For seniors Sofia Becker and Brianne Benness, being friends revolves around a more unusual activity: water polo. Benness and Becker, who are roommates, are the senior stars of Grinnell's club team.
Though struggling through indoor practices and poor game conditions, the baseball team has already managed to get 20 games under their belt, with a 12-8 record, the Pioneers are well-positioned to finish near the top in conference this year.
