Ever wish Marcus Whitman had a volleyball team? Do you want the opportunity to bump, set, and spike your way to victory? Unfortunately, you just missed your chance! On March 25^th, the Leadership class organized a Volleyball Tournament. After a long month of planning, the Volleyball Tournament Committee pulled it all together.

For a while, the future of the tournament was unsure. No teams were signed up, which wasn’t promising. The committee debated cancelling altogether, but waiting it out sure paid off. On the Tuesday before the tournament, 4 teams decided to play. At last, the plan was solidified.

Each team paid $24 for admission and received a complimentary Gatorade and granola bar. Spectators were charged $2 for entry, and they could buy concessions as well. At last, the volleyball players stepped onto the court. The tension rose. The crowd went silent. Then, the games began.

The teams started by playing a round robin in order to give every team a chance to play. Then, the real competition began. The teams were split into a winners bracket and a losers bracket, and the true champions were determined. A team of adults who called themselves Amateur Hour beat out the other three teams- Dimitri & Sons, The A-Team, and Kiss My Ace- to win first place. As a reward, each member of Amateur Hour received a t-shirt that read "CHAMPION" across the back.

So, after an uncertain existence, the volleyball tournament turned out to be a success. Next time, don’t miss out on the fun!