During their MFC days, the Pinkies had begun a victory tradition. For each medal earned, they would get an at-table barbecue and follow it with a round of karaoke. It had continued until the 2022 League, where blowing their voices out after every piece of hardware earned quickly became incompatible with the sheer and suddenContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #6: All is Fair in Tug-of-War”
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ML2023 Memo #4: The Weight of Victory
To lose the battle but win the war. It was an expression that Stinger had once heard, though they were long past remembering the context for it. As it had been explained to them, it meant to give away something of relatively minor importance but ultimately emerge the victor in a given conflict. If defeatContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #4: The Weight of Victory”
ML2022 Memo #11: Swing Wave
“We’ve shone into victory,” exulted Shiny, watching Sterling smile while rolling their eyes. “Some would say we’ve risen to the occasion. But it’s really a surprise to all of us.” Sterling looked down, clasping their two golds. “In fact, we’re spinning around with excitement!” interjected Sparkle, whisking away their team to rouse up their fanContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #11: Swing Wave”
ML2022 Memo #5: Relay
“We’re back!” Minty Fresh exclaimed as they received their bronze among the rest of their teammates. “We’re back at last!” With their medal, the Minty Maniacs had risen from last to 13th overall. “This is just the first of so much to come,” promised Minty Swirl, adding, “We’re in Mint Condition!” The rest of theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #5: Relay”
RetRollSpective – Ruby Rollers
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 Ruby Rollers, a team that blends in with the history of the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how thisContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Ruby Rollers”
RetRollSpective – Team Phoenix
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 Team Phoenix, a team that blends in with the history of the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how this teamContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Team Phoenix”
RetRollSpective – Golden Orbs
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 Golden Orbs, a team that blends in with the history of the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how thisContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Golden Orbs”
A Farewell From Felynia
Friday, 10 September 2021, 1:49 PM Felynia Standard Time Fireworks are still setting off from the roof of Felynia Coliseum, dotting the dimming burnt sierra sky with pupils of color as I open my bag, searching for my press pass as I descend the stands towards the arena. A security officer, who I recognize asContinue reading “A Farewell From Felynia”
RetRollSpective – Minty Maniacs
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Minty Maniacs, the third-place finishers of Marble League 2020 and hosts of the Marble League Winter Special. Read on to findContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Minty Maniacs”
RetRollSpective – Savage Speeders
Hello and welcome to another RetRollSpective, where we reflect on the history of marble sports teams that have appeared in the tournaments of Jelle’s Marble Runs. This time, we’re going to focus on the Savage Speeders, dual champions of both Marble Leagues 2016 and 2020 as well as Marbula One Seasons 1 and 4. Read onContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Savage Speeders”
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