… the shuttlecocks! And flew the shuttlecocks they did. Yes, the shuttlecocks flew as the Steds Shuttlecock Showdown got underway on North Quad. Delayed by the ND football game, the Showdown was moved to Sunday, and while it was cloudy, at least there was no rain or snow like last year. Still, like last year, the Showdown saw the rise and fall of many teams, but in the end, Patrick Campbell and Ben Silverio, Steds seniors, claimed the championship, defeating a sophomore team of Dane Storch and Louis Rauch. This team of seniors showed their seniority, battling it out before a crowd of badminton devotees, who were treated to an excellent championship game. The spirited and lively game saw the seniors pull out a victory, one worthy of the annals of Steds sporting history.
On the win, Campbell said, "Winning the Shuttlecock Showdown has made my senior year. The teams were in top form, and our competitors, Dane and Louis, were excellent challengers. But their best wasn't good enough. Still, with great matches all around, it was a great day to be a Stedsman on North Quad... and a great day to be a Shuttlecocker!"
Still, on the win, Silverio shared, “The three greatest days of my life were when George Bush was re-elected, when I was placed in Sted’s, and when my team won the infamous Shuttlecock Showdown!"
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