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Untouchable, Untouchable

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By Grace Neeley

Touch rugby has been a small sport at Dalat for a while; however, this year, taking home second and fourth place in the tournaments, it's become more popular. Girls of all ages participate, learn, communicate, and build friendships through this beautiful sport. 

Last weekend, the team went to ISKL for a tournament where six teams played competitive touch rugby and Dalat placed 4th. On the field, there was an impressive amount of learning and adapting that took place, the other teams played on a different level than we had been and that caused us to have to readjust and adapt. 

Some of the girls on the team were skeptical about joining the team as most had never played before. 

Jeta Anderson (12) said, "I had doubts about joining the girl's rugby team but I'm so glad I did because it was such a fun experience. I was able to learn a completely new sport and get to know so many of the other girls on my team." 

Every team member showed so much growth this season, and this ISKL tournament was an opportunity for everyone to shine. There was excellent communication on and off the field; positive criticism was going around as people gave tips on what others could work on. Teamwork was seen not only on the field but even in the hotel at night when Jane came down with a fever; everyone worked together to get her to Nurse Nancy. 

At the start, everyone was terrified of how this tournament would go and how much work it would be. But after a few bruises and scrapes, we all came out smiling and proud of ourselves. It was such an honor playing alongside everyone on the team. With more practice and time, I have no doubt we will beat ISKL at next year's tournament.

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