Intramural Sports

[fblike]By: Kesi Neblett

Although the Gatton Academy students are not able to compete in Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) sanctioned sports, Gatton students still find ways excel on the field and court. The Academy allows students to participate in intramural sports at Western Kentucky University creating a great release from the stress of research projects and strenuous classes.

The Gatton Academy Co-ed Flag Football team, the Pre-Schoolers have been tapping into their inner Alabama on South Campus intramural fields. The PreSchooler’s female players are enjoying being able to participate in a male dominated sport and last week Hannah Pennington was voted game MVP. Under the leadership of Blake Hawley and Ryan Gott, the PreSchoolers have gone 0-2, but they are hoping to change that this week in their match versus Western’s Farmhouse.

The variety of intramural sports offered allows Academy students to stay active in their own way. Elite, the Gatton Academy Women’s volleyball team has gone 6 and 1 over the month of September and October. The team was named the divisional champions this week beating Western’s Kappa Delta Gold team.

Overall, Gatton Academy students have been taking advantage of the physical wellness opportunities Western has to offer and are leaving their mark on campus in and outside of the classroom. Gatton students are showing that they do not only excel at academics, but athletically, as well.

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