MRS6 Memo #8: Appreci8ion

The first victor of a Marble Rally main tournament race, Pollo Loco looked like no stranger to the podium when they approached its top step at the end of this race. With eight medals over five seasons, “Pollota’s Pride” had become known as a fan favorite athlete, even if they, to date, have never placed

MRS6 Memo #5: Race 5

Back to back to back. In 58 races of the Marble Rally and the entire competitive history of Jelle’s Marble Runs, it had never been done. No competitor had ever earned three consecutive gold medals in one season…until Season 6 of the Marble Rally. Coming off the best race of their career and starting from

Unwritten

A five-year retrospective on being part of the Jelle’s Marble Runs community.

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 competed in the Hubelino Tournament. Read on to find out how this team has pecked at

RetRollSpective – Team Momary

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 uncover the history of Team Momary, a team that formed and competed in the 2018 Marble League. Read on to find out how this

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 as

RetRollSpective – Jawbreakers

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 Jawbreakers, a team that originated in the 2016 Marble League and went inactive in the spring of 2021. Read on to

RetRollSpective – Hornets

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 bring attention to the Hornets, a team that made their debut in the 2019 Marble League Showdown and went inactive in the spring of

RetRollSpective – Mellow Yellow

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 saying hello to Mellow Yellow, the reigning champions of the 2021 Marble League. Read on to find out how this team has kept the competition mellow!

RetRollSpective – Team Momo

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 Team Momo, a team that debuted in the 2016 Marble League. Read on to find out how this team has persevered through