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We were very excited to have two teams competing in this year’s Midwest Regional Championship! Both the Michigan State Spartans and the Spartan Spitfires played hard this past weekend in Allendale, MI and we are very proud of both teams’ performances.
The Michigan State Spartans had a very successful run at Midwest Regionals. They won a bid to World Cup VIII and progressed through the bracket all the way to the Elite Eight!
The Spartan Spitfires played against the odds with a short bench but turned heads with their chemistry, spirit and joy for the game. Unfortunately they were unable to secure a game slot for the second day and instead cheered for their brothers and sisters in Green and White on day two.
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Took several of our newbies to Michigan’s unofficial mini-tournament this past weekend to give them some experience playing against other teams. Everyone played hard and had a lot of fun!
Photo Credit: Sara DeLongchamp
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After a full weekend of tryouts, the preliminary roster for Michigan State’s A-team has been decided! Congratulations to everyone who made it!
Michigan State Quidditch Fall 2014 Roster
Keepers: Jacob Heppe, Evan Wilkins
Chasers: Nic Dziadosz, Kevin Fennell, Bobby Casler, Matt Whelan, Kyle Judkins, Niko Banks, Lyle Dew, Katie Kierczynski, Sara DeLongchamp, Meyessa Mansour
Beaters: Jim Richert, Jacob Bobeldyk, Brandon Ollio, Ian Hoopingarner, Shelby Atkinson, Maria DeNunzio, Kiera Fisher
Let’s have a great season!
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The Midwest Fantasy tournament was an absolute blast! These eight Spartans had a fun couple of days camping and playing quidditch in Kankakee, Illinois this weekend!
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The 2014 Midwest Fantasy tournament is this weekend and–as is tradition–there will be several of our players in attendance! So…who’s ready to face the power of the Spartans?
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Some of our Spartan players are working to advance the scientific community this summer! Chaser Katie Kierczynski is currently working on an independent research project studying sea lamprey in northern Michigan! She will be presenting her findings at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists later this summer!
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Many of our Spartans are using the summer break to take advantage of some awesome opportunities! Senior Becca Pollak is interning at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! She works in the bird house and in Manatee Springs!
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Our Spartans have been busy conquering the world! Sophomore beater Lauren Kelley just got back from a study abroad corporation tour that took her through England, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Italy!
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Several of our players have kicked off the summer by traveling down to Maryland for a quidditch tournament! Off-season? What off-season? Our Spartans can play year round!
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Congratulations to all of our seniors who are graduating this weekend!!! You have all helped shape our club into what it is today and we can’t thank you enough for it! All of you will be dearly missed and we hope that you guys succeed in all of your future endeavors! Spartans will!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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Meet our returning coach, Ian Hoopingarner! Ian is majoring in Comparative Cultures and Politics within the James Madison College. Next year will be his third year with MSU quidditch and his second as head coach! Under Ian’s leadership, MSU will reappear next year even stronger than before! For information regarding team practices and joining the traveling team, contact Ian!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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Meet our new tribune, Jake Hall! Next year will be this Pre-Nursing major’s second year with MSU quidditch! As tribune, it will be Jake’s duty to be the liaison between club members and our E-Board. Members can direct any questions and concerns that they have to Jake!
Photo Credit: Hilary Valentine
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Meet our new IM coordinator, Derek Wright! This Actuarial Science major will be entering his fourth year with MSU quidditch this fall. Derek will be in charge of organizing MSU’s intramural quidditch league for the 2014-2015 school year. If you would like to register an IM team or join an existing team, contact Derek!
Photo Credit: Shannon Kogelmann
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Meet our returning captain, Jim Richert! Jim is a History Education major with a minor in Chemistry. Next year will be his third year with MSU quidditch and his second year as captain. Contact Jim about tournament invitations and to schedule official matches with MSU Quidditch!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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Meet our new PR coordinator, Meyessa Mansour! Next year will be this Zoology major’s fourth year with MSU quidditch. Contact Meyessa for media requests, information about the team, fundraising opportunities, and tournament scores!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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Meet our new secretary, Maria DeNunzio! Double majoring in Food Science and Spanish, Maria will be entering her second year with MSU quidditch this fall. Club members will be receiving weekly reports (known as the Snitch Weekly) from her during the year to keep them informed about practices and events! If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact Maria!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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Meet our new treasurer, Jacob Bobeldyk–better known to the team as Bubbles! Next year will be this Computer Engineering major’s third year with Michigan State Quidditch! Contact Jacob about donating to the team, paying club dues, registering for tournaments hosted by us, and purchasing merchandise!
Photo Credit: Meghan Kautman
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