Category: Sports

Rilwan Sanusi / Reporter With the 100-Mile Challenge in full swing, Intramurals director Ryan Murphy is excited about the number of participants in the challenge. While fewer than 50 took part in the challenge last semester, 36 people have signed up so far for this year’s event, with several weeks left before the Dec. 3 deadline. “The 100-Mile Challenge is an appealing program due to motivating students to reach their goals,” Murphy said. “It keeps them moving beyond their limit and forms a catalyst that leads to a healthier and fitter lifestyle.” Murphy encouraged participants to turn in their log sheets…

John Muguerza / Columnist Few players have transcended not just the game of baseball but sports in general the way Derek Jeter has. With athletes having to deal with so many more distractions in the modern age ranging from social media, relentless public criticism, death threats and around-the-clock media coverage, it’s a reminder that in today’s age nothing is off limits. But somehow Jeter has been able to maneuver through the distractions over his 20-year MLB career and the amazing part is that he has done it for only one team and in the most infamous city in America where the…

Carlos E. Gonzalez / Reporter Two shots of Jack Daniels turned out to be too much for the Texans when they fell 16 to 13 in the championship game of the 12-team Viking intramural basketball tournament. Each team stepped up to the challenge to see who would be the last one standing as they competed for the title of the basketball tournament. The tournament took place in the gym for two days starting on Sept. 23. Only three players from every team could play at a time but they could rotate out if substitute players were available. There was no…