Strong To The Finish 'Cause We Eats Our Spinach

As you can read on TSPN, the Wesley Maroon co-rec innertube water polo team (the team I'm on) won the championship last night! This was my first intramural championship in my five years here; it will also likely be my last, but I'm thrilled. I've never been what you would call an "athletic" guy. I never really played many sports of any kind on any level all throughout high school; it's really only been in college that I've even attempted to play competitively. Oftentimes, my contributions to our Wesley teams aren't what you might call "substantial." So, to be a part of something like this, even in a sport called innertube water polo, is something for me to really celebrate. This one's for you, dorky sixth grade Bret!

All of the guys on the team made a pact to shave their heads after we won the semifinal game. I didn't quite want to go that far, but I did agree to shave something. For comparison, I looked like this directly after winning the game, in a version of the photo that will be shown on the VT Rec Sports page later this year (I'd also like to point out that The Prettiest Towel from Tour 2004 has resurfaced and is making public appearances again. It's also notable that Tour 2004 was the last time I didn't have my goatee - that's foreshadowing for you, kids):

Now, I look like this:

Notice the subtle differences? Gina was a bit worried about it all, but at least I didn't shave my head. The beard will be back in about a week, whereas my hair might not have been so lucky. As for my part, I don't think it's a big deal, although I do keep thinking I'm back in my junior year of high school when I look in the mirror.

And though the Women weren't quite able to pull out the victory after our game on Monday night, they still played hard and can hang their heads high. Thanks again for a great season, Wesley Maroon! It's been a great semester for Wesley sports.