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By the time they had trudged up the field, Rapidly was completely covered in sand. At their station was a towel—the team was waiting in the stadium.
Though other athletes were frantically drying off, Rapidly lazily slung the towel around themself. Sure, they were happy to medal, but silver was no longer a cause for celebration.
Marble League 2024 has come to an end. Two teams with no medals until the final event discuss their fortunes amongst themselves as the three final podium teams come to terms with standing atop the highest podium in marble sports.
A silver medal finish would be worthy of celebration to many. It wasn’t gold by any means, but to have beaten fourteen other teams and given the chance to stand on the podium was usually just enough to drown out the woes of what could have been. Usually, anyways; if you happened to be ThunderContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #10: A Bitter Taste”
To their fans, the sight of the Shining Swarm and Pinkies on the three steps together was a welcome throwback. But they were missing someone. In their post-podium walkabout chat, Sterling, Rosa, and Sheet had been joined by Pulsar, who was content with having advanced out of the heats. In the midst of a livelyContinue reading “ML2023 Memo #7: Funnels All the Way Down”
This is Part 3 of “The Highest Glory”.Link to Part 1Link to Part 2 Monday, 15:30 BIT Snap, snap, snap, went Mandarin’s camera. The O’rangers were one of many following the formation of metallic marbles, marching through the Athletes’ Village and toward the Team Galactic building. “I mean, wow,” said Orangin at the sight. “Did CoachContinue reading “The Highest Glory – Part 3”
The stars had perfectly aligned for Team Galactic. “I didn’t realize that we’d broken the record until we heard all our fans going wild,” commented Pulsar. “But we hit the block with everything we had, and it paid off.” Next to them, Starry looked over the block pushing course and shifted their medal to theContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #9: Block Pushing”
As the torch was lit at The Pond, ML2022 began with Event 1: Climbing. A duo event, its gold medalists were siblings Pulsar and Quasar, representing Team Galactic for their first gold since Starry’s Sand Rally 2017 win. “I’m nervous competing alone,” admitted Quasar, “so to earn my first medal with Pulsar means more thanContinue reading “ML2022 Memo #1: Climbing”
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 focusing on Team Galactic, the hosts of Marble League 2020 and third-place medalists of Marble League 2022. Let’s blast off and discover what this team isContinue reading “RetRollSpective – Team Galactic”
This is Part 2 of Nordique Whaler’s Offseason Moments series. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. For Part 4, click here. Tumbletown I planned to be in Tumbletown the next day, where the Raspberry Racers were hosting a Meet and Greet with the team. I bought these tickets in advance. IContinue reading “Marbula One Season 2 / Pre-Marble League 2021 Offseason Moments – Part 2”
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