By Allie Browne
Men’s B-League Outdoor Soccer kicked off the Intramural Sport season this past Tuesday afternoon, ready to put away their umbrellas and enjoy the sunshine of Spring Quarter.
Sporting a brand-new pair of bright pink cleats, third year Mechanical Engineering major Stephen Potter said that he has played for over a year, just for fun.
“I used to play when I was younger,” Potter said. “I ran cross country and track in high school, but my friends and I like to mess around with the ball every now and then.”
Unfortunately, Potter’s Wolf Pack suffered a tough 2-1 loss to Team Carrillo in their opening game.
Super Smash Bros leveled up in the standings with a 4-2 victory over Pink Crustaegans and Good Vibrations, while Tiger Knee walked away with an easy win due to an Indy Team forfeit.
Tiger Blood FC was inspired by another Charlie Sheen slogan and took “winning” to a whole new level with an impressive 8-0 victory over Angry Men.
Fourth year Bernardo Silva of Tiger Blood FC participates in many other Intramural Soccer leagues, but says Men’s B is just for fun. “We have a Men’s A team too,” Silva said. “We’ve played Men’s B three or four times, just for more playing time.”
Even though they’re used to playing at a higher level, they still don’t walk away with easy wins each week. When asked how many Men’s B championships he has under his belt, Silva responded, “Not very many. We’ve even lost in PK’s a few times.”
The mixture of high enthusiasm and moderate speed of play makes for a fun, relaxed environment, but one with a competitive spirit that keeps participants coming back each quarter.
