Air Hockey Tournament

Morgan Davis the 1st South RA, hosted Edwards' first official annual air hockey tournament on Tuesday. 12 or so student entered the competition and let me tell you, the players came prepared. While the tournament bracket was being created everyone began their pregame rituals. The strikers stretched out their arms and felt the stability of their elbows as if they were inspecting an old injury. The defensive specialist like myself were zoned out and focused on the table, watching an invisible puck bounce around the arena, trying to read how the puck would react hitting off of different angles. Lastly, the mind gamers, those are the guys who try and joke around a lot in attempt to loosen you up so they can take advantage of your loss of concentration. They moved between each cluster of men speaking loud, laughing, and asking all kinds of irrelevant questions. Then, as if a surprise to all... the bracket was set and the first match was announced. After everyone put down their pizza and drinks the competition began. tough battles including long rallies and heart wrenching goals were fought. The puck itself seemed to crush under the pressures of the competition at times and it flung itself across the room. One by one competitors fell until there were only two men remaining, Eric Schumann and yours truly Drew Corbin. The final would be decided in a best 2 out of 3 match. The first game seemed too easy for Mr. Schumann, his endurance from weeks of practice really showed. He won in a quick 7-4 victory. Switch sides. The second game lasted a bit longer but Eric seemed to have troubles against my refocuses defense. In fact, a rare and incredible shutout occurred, I won with a 7-0 victory. Although I was happy with the victory I was unsure if a shutout was really what I wanted. Eric seemed to have fire in his eyes. Switch sides. THE FINAL GAME! points went back and forth, up by one, tie, up by one, tie... when the score reached 4-4 both opponents took a minute to recollect themselves and acknowledge each others skills and pit stains. As they got back into it the shots started falling for me and soon the game and tournament was over. A victor had risen... DREW CORBIN WINS! haha please come back next year and try and take my title. Respect to all competitors, it was a great time.