A lot has happened this past semester for Pioneer Dodgeball, so we would like to give a shout out to two members who each made an impact in their own way. Caleb Newell, Captain of the team and starter-stache extraordinaire, wasn’t scared to put himself out there and go for outs. Airing from Girard, IL, Caleb just graduated this December with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Not wanting to miss out on National’s this Spring, Caleb will pursue his master’s through UW-Platteville and remain in the club.
As for the Rookie of the Month, Zach Brand was an easy choice among the team. Zach has put work in and out of practice to work on his throwing/catching skills. Because of this, he made quite the appearance in the most recent tournament at Western Michigan. Zach is a freshman software engineering major from Wisconsin Dells.
– You’ve been in a lot of tournaments by now, which ones were your favorite?
Man, that is a tough question. If we are going off this year, I would have to say our home tournament (The Pioneer Classic III). We had the biggest turn out with schools from each region (apart from the east coast) as well as the new central region team having their inaugural matches. It was a good day around great people.
– What are your plans now since graduating?
Well, I recently accepted a Job with Hutchinson Engineering out of Jacksonville, IL. I’ll work there while attending the Online Master’s Program and UW-Platteville. So I’ll still be around tournaments and playing for the Pioneers.
– Now that you’ll have your Tuesday and Thursday nights free from practice, what will you do?
You know, I’ll probably fill that void with grad school. That and or lifting twelve ouncers at the local tavern.
– What bet did you lose that you have to walk around with that mustache?
Everyone hates on the stache, but it was stache season for quite a while. I personally trim my beard into a mustache every fall. It just kind of stuck around longer than usual.
– What has been your favorite thing about being in the club thus far?
I love the feeling of belonging in the club.
– Has your throwing and running been affected since you started wearing a nut cup?
– What’s your favorite music genre and band?
