Tag Archives: Jelle’s Marble Runs

ML2023 Memo #1: The Thrill of Inertia

Superhive Stadium was abuzz after the first event of the 2023 Marble League season. Team Pursuit only ended a few minutes ago, but officials were already moving to disassemble the white plastic structure that gleamed under the floodlights. Lingering fans excitedly discussed the event from up in the stands, and athletes cooled down deeper inContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #1: The Thrill of Inertia”

Rolling On – Choices

Are you sure you want to do this? I have to do this. For the fans. For my family. For myself. But do you want to? Why do you feel like you have to prove something? It doesn’t matter what I want. And I don’t have to prove anything. I just want to make theContinue reading “Rolling On – Choices”

Rolling On – Lost and Found

Five days after the end of Marble Rally Season 6, one marble remained close to the course, camping out in the same thick grass they had nestled into when the six championship contenders had gathered at the bottom of Dopersduin Bregtdorp for a landscape portrait. Given the excitement around the final race, the striped celebrityContinue reading “Rolling On – Lost and Found”

Rolling On – A Different Story

A rush of wind strikes, as sudden as the echo of a twig snap that parodies the starting pistol. The sun has sunk to be barely visible, but it’s the sudden cold that jerks me from my dream-like state. I’ve never been one for creativity, really, but I don’t think that dreaming is necessarily aContinue reading “Rolling On – A Different Story”

RetRollSpective – Noxious Ivy

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on Noxious Ivy, a team rooted in creative aspirations that debuted in MarbleManiaX. Read on to find out how this team has outgrownContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Noxious Ivy”

RetRollSpective – Quicksilvers

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Quicksilvers, a team that debuted in Marble League 2017 but left the tournament after 2018. Read on to find out howContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Quicksilvers”

RetRollSpective – Green Gang

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Green Gang, a team that competed in both seasons of the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how this teamContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Green Gang”

RetRollSpective – Black Jacks

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Black Jacks, a team that debuted in the Hubelino Tournament and returned from a hiatus to compete in the Marble LeagueContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Black Jacks”

RetRollSpective – Wolfpack

Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have competed in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Wolfpack, a team that debuted in Marble League Showdown 2022. Read on to find out how this team has hunted downContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Wolfpack”