Intramural Athletes of the Week: Feb. 3-9

Intramural Female Athlete of the Week

Name: Madeline Coon

Club: Freshmen

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Okemah, OK

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

Sport: Basketball A team

Stats:

Monday, February 4:The Freshmen defeated the women of Theta Theta Theta Feb. 4. However, due to a rule infraction, a player playing on multiple teams, the Freshmen forfeited the game, and the win went to Theta. Coon averages four 3-pointers per game and is the high scorer for the Freshman A team.

Q: What do you enjoy about playing intramurals?

 A: “I like playing sports and trying new things, so intramurals allow me to play sports and even play ones I’ve never tried. I also get to meet new people, make great friends, get exercise and it gets me out of doing homework.”

Intramural Male Athlete of the Week

Name: David Richardson

Club: Chi Lambda Phi

Year: Junior

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

Major: Political Science

Sport: Swimming

Stats:

Wednesday, February 6: Richardson swam in four events at the swim meet; the 25-meter butterfly, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and relay. He won first in every event, and Chi walked away with first place at the meet.

Q: Why do you enjoy swimming?

A: “I’m competitive, and it’s a lot of fun.”

Intramural Athletes of the Week are chosen weekly by the Talon’s Sports Editor, based on performances throughout each week’s intramural games. To nominate an athlete, please email Morgan Boling at m.boling@eagles.oc.edu.

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