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The Men’s Club led out in the annual Iron Man event last Saturday night, with over 20 participants competing in events such as the rope climb, slam dunk contest, jousting, obstacle course and more.
As the event began Dean Dubini announced that Don Reeder, who recently retired, would be hosting the Iron Man competition giving the crowd and the competitors the extra excitement they needed for the long evening. As former Men’s Dean and Principal, Reeder has been hosting the competition since its inception. “It was so amazing to see Mr. Reeder at Iron Man. It wouldn’t be the same if he didn’t host it. Everything fell into place because without him it would’ve felt like something was missing,” expressed Damaris Lopez-Morquecho, junior. First up was the slam dunk contest that included three different heights of the basketball hoops so a variety of people could show off their dunking skills with Izuchi Nwankwo dunking the regulation 10 feet height on his first attempt. Next up was the run around campus, the obstacle course, and then the rope climb. These activities were timed and the fastest to complete the challenges got points towards their overall score. Each event pushed the competitors to new levels because of the vigorous competition. Sergio Enriquez, sophomore, reflected, “I was happy when I was able to accomplish the rope climb because I wasn’t able to last year.” A favorite event, jousting, is a high tension game with two participants each round. The objective of the joust is to push your opponent off a wood plank with a lance covered in duct tape. “The jousting is always my favorite to watch because it’s very suspenseful since you never know who will win in the end,” explained Elizabeth Shannon, senior. “Having fun with my friends was my favorite part. They were my source of motivation during the games,” shared Marc Winokan, sophomore. To wrap up Iron man the competitors came up in twos to chug as much ginger ale as possible in a short amount of time. For the boys division the winners were Toby Quillin winning 3rd place and Sergio Enriquez and Mark Winokan tied for 1st place. The girls division was close with 3rd going to Lily Resz, 2nd to Sarah Molina and 1st to Damariz Lopez-Morquecho. Every person who placed received a trophy and the 1st place winners will have their names added to the official Iron Man trophy. Eva Resz, Student News Team
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Campion Academy's student body traveled to Denver this past Saturday night for the annual Mile High versus Campion basketball games. The games were close; Mile High won the girl’s varsity game and Campion won the boys varsity matchup.
Typically, the annual basketball game between the sister-schools takes place at the Ball Arena Stadium; however due to scheduling issues, this year they were held in the Mile High gym. Despite not being in a professional arena, the schools were able to include more elements to provide interaction between the two schools. The evening offered sundown worship, interactive activities with the crowd, and time for the schools to commemorate the lasting tradition of gathering together while playing high-energy games. Decked out in all black, the Campion student section cheered on the varsity teams, encouraging them from the bleachers. First on the court was the girls’ varsity team. The game was neck-and-neck with Team Captain Catie Fairfield almost tying the score with two free throws in the final seconds. In the end, the Campion girl's team lost by one point, but felt proud that they played some tough competitors. Fairfield, senior, expressed, “It was really intense and I think it was good for our teams to face competition because we hadn't played against a team where a game was that close.” Between the basketball games, Mile High held some activities for the crowd which included a gift card prize for the winning participant. The games kept the crowd hyped as both Campion and Mile High students joined. The boys' teams began their game with Campion taking the lead right away, and while Mile High kept on fighting, Campion maintained the lead throughout the game. The final score was 46 to 28 with the Campion boys team taking the win. Izuchi Nwankwo, sophomore, shared, “I felt really happy because it's an old Campion rivalry, so it feels good to win!” Both teams displayed passion and spirit on the court showing their love for the game. Brayden Marroquin, junior, reflected, “There was good energy between both schools and the crowds were going crazy. I think there was good sportsmanship between the two teams, which was the best part.” Eva Resz, Student News Team  At the beginning of a new year, getting healthier is on a lot of our minds. Many of the students at Campion have made commitments to a regular exercise routine. Are you interested in improving your physical fitness? Here are 5 tips to help you:
1. Make a schedule to work out With our busy routine at Campion, it is important to make a plan of when you are going to work out during the week. Checking your schedule is the first step to take before you create your workout plan. If you have a free period between classes, write in “workout” on your schedule and head to the weight room for that hour consistently, just like it is a class commitment. 2. Stop ordering doordash Fast food delivery orders are really common here at Campion, but if you want to start going to the gym and make gains, you should stop ordering junk food, otherwise you will not make any progress. Make it a point to eat more vegetables off the salad bar, and add in some protein shakes for when you are hungry and the cafeteria is closed. 3. Work hard Reaching your physical goals requires a lot of hard work and dedication to what you really want. Start slowly, get used to lifting weights, and learn correct form. When you feel confident and begin to increase your weight, you will start to notice changes that you have been making at the gym. 4. Focus on priorities Working out takes a lot of your dedicated time, but that DOES NOT mean that you should spend more time at the gym than studying. Doing your homework and studying for tests will lead you to success at Campion. If you feel good about yourself in other areas of your life, you will be more willing to keep working hard and eating healthfully. 5. Think about sleep One of the main pillars of health is sleep. Staying up until midnight or later will make you tired and you won’t have enough energy for the next school day. If you get at least eight hours of sleep, your muscles will recover and you will be able to perform better in your work out time. Regular exercise has so many benefits; it’s not all about what you look like. So, get out of your room and get active this semester! Pedro Vieira, Student News Team The boy's JV and Varsity Basketball teams had their first home games on December 7 against Front Range Baptist. Both teams lost in competitive games. The Varsity boy's record so far this season is 2-1.
Photos by Julia Santiago. Middle school students from HMS Richards Adventist School, Vista Ridge Academy, and Brighton Adventist Academy came to the Campion Academy gym this past Friday to experience a three-hour basketball clinic led by Campion Varsity players. The clinic began with students focusing on improving their skills. The drills involved dribbling, shooting, and passing. Abby Cleveland, one of the students who participated in the camp, commented, “My favorite part of the camp was doing the drills. We had to do a passing drill where we practiced our bounce and chest passes. I felt like I had improved more on my passing.” After the drills, they competed in a mini-tournament. There were around 45 students in total and they were separated into four different teams. They had to use teamwork with new people in order to be a successful team. Grace Garman, senior and team coach, stated that, “I had fun during the camp. I got to coach my team and help the players get better. It was competitive but I had a lot of fun!” The camp was a great opportunity for students to improve their basketball skills and get to know students from other Adventist schools. Catie Fairfield, Student News Team This past week the Campion Academy varsity soccer and volleyball teams took two days off of school to compete at the annual Fall Tournament at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. A total of 14 Adventist academies participated from as far away as Florida and Michigan.
The winners of the tournament were Andrews Academy in soccer and Forest Lake Academy in volleyball. The Campion teams were disappointed with their results, but shared they still enjoyed the chance to compete. The boy’s soccer team won 1 out of 4 games that they played. The girls were very close in many of their games, but sadly didn’t win any. “Even though our team lost, we still had fun.” Dwayne Rey, volleyball manager, shared, “We didn’t let that affect our experience.” A member from each team was selected as MVP; this year Ariel Patterson and Brayden Marroquin won the awards. The students left campus on Wednesday afternoon, and after a six-hour drive, they arrived at Union College very late at night to settle in the residence halls. Brayden Marroquin shared, “It was a long drive but we had fun singing the whole way there.” The varsity teams started their days off with having breakfast in the cafeteria. Afterwards, they all gathered for worship in the gym before the games began. Both the volleyball team and soccer team played 1-2 games a day. They were constantly busy going from one game to another. Olivia Uphold expressed, “It was really fun, especially since it was my first time playing with this school. I had a lot of fun hanging out with my teammates over this tournament.” In total the volleyball team played against four teams: Midland, Georgia-Cumberland Academy, and twice against Collegedale Academy. The soccer team played against Hinsdale Academy, Collegedale Academy, Sunnydale Academy, and Ozark Academy. When the teams weren’t playing they were cheering on other teams and hanging out with friends from other schools. Ariel Patterson expressed that, “ It was really fun to play and watch games, and cheer on the boys. My favorite part was seeing my friends from other schools.” The students worshiped together with the Union College students on Sabbath and relaxed in the afternoon. The championship games and awards were Saturday night. Randy Ottschofski, soccer coach, expressed, “I am sad to have the season end, but am very proud of how the teams handled themselves whether in victory or defeat.” Vashty Segovia Santos, Student News Team Campion Academy play their last game against Rocky Mountain Lutheran, winning 6 to 2.
The energetic school spirit of the crowd set the tone for the annual Campion vs Mile High soccer and volleyball games. Both soccer teams came out with competitive attitudes, but in the end the Campion boys team won 4-2. The girls battled until the last minute in close sets but lost 3-1.
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