Going, going, gone! That was the story of this year’s fall wiffleball tournament. Twelve teams entered the fierce competition to try to prove their wiffle-glory. But who would come out on top?

            On Friday, October 7, after SuperHike the journey would begin. It all started with a saucy first round matchup between Team Tomlin and Team Zimmer. This matchup would later on prove to be immensely important. It was a pitching duel for the ages. Seniors Corey Severson and Chase Zimmer were the aces on the hill. They proved to be too much for the opposing offenses, striking out every batter they faced. They were mowing down batters left and right. In the end Team Tomlin came out on top with a win in home run derby. After their big win the team went on to win one more game then lose one more. They would eventually have a rematch with Team Zimmer which ended in the same result as the last time they faced off. Jake Lankheit won in home run derby once again. This knocked out Team Zimmer which was their biggest competition in the tourney.

            Team Tomlin would eventually go on to face the faculty in the championship round. It would prove to be a fantastic matchup. It was Severson vs. Mr. Haders on the mound, two aces on the hill. Once again, both teams were held scoreless until home run derby. Jake was to square off against Mr. Lubbers in extras. It was set up to be a daring matchup, but Mr. Lubbers proved to be no chance against the reliable Lankheit. Team Tomlin came out victorious in the first game of this three game series.

            Game 2 would turn out to be the best of the day. It would be Severson and Haders again as the pitching duel. Same pitchers, same result, no score at the end of four innings. But then, a star arose. Charlie Mader stepped up to bat in the fifth inning with one out and the game on the line. He fell behind in the count by getting a strike on him early. Suddenly, BAM! The extrodinary had happened. He roped a home run off the undefeatable Mr. Haders. It would be the game winner and the most important hit in the tournament. “I was nervous when we were put in the losers bracket, but luckily with Sevy’s pitching and Charlie’s hitting, we were able to pull it out in the end,” said captain Jimmy Tomlin.