[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] JUNIOR CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Spectators and players prepares to tee off near the clubhouse as golf carts sit parked along the edge of the course. Participants also gathered at the course earlier in the day to participate in the tournament.

A flag displaying the Georgia PGA Junior Tour logo waves above the course during the tournament.
The junior tour event brought young golfers to compete at the course earlier in the day.

Participants practice their swings at the driving range before their scheduled tee times during the tournament. Players arrived earlier in the day to warm up and prepare before heading out to their assigned holes.

A participant follows through on a practice swing at the driving range ahead of the tournament.
Golfers continued warming up at the range earlier in the day before their tee times.

A tent marks the starting area for the Georgia PGA Junior Tour as groups prepare to begin play at the first hole. Tournament officials gathered players there earlier in the day to announce groups and start times before the round began.

A sign marks the first hole, a par 5, as the course stretches out ahead of players during the tournament.
Golfers began their rounds at the opening hole earlier in the day after officials announced their starting groups.

Levi Henson drives the ball from the first tee as the round gets underway.
Participants rotated through assigned groups and holes as competition began across the course.

Spectators gather near golf carts as they watch players move between holes during the tournament.
Friends and family followed along the course to support the young golfers throughout the round.

JR Thornton strikes the ball from the fairway as dirt and grass lift into the air during the shot.

Players navigated the course hole by hole, taking shots from different lies as they worked toward the green

 

McKnight Bernan follows through on a drive while other competitors wait near their bags on the tee box. Players took turns teeing off while others prepared their clubs and watched from nearby.

McKnight Bernan searches the thick brush beside the path for a lost ball. He had just watched his shot disappear into the trees moments earlier.

A golfer picks up his ball on the green while his playing partner walks nearby during a round. He had bent down to retrieve the ball after finishing the hole.

Two golf balls sit on the green during a round on a sunny afternoon. The Participants had hit their shots close to the hole moments earlier.

Participants walk toward the third hole while talking with one another between shots. Players moved together across the course and discussed their previous shots as the round continued.

A sign marks the third hole, a par 4, as the fairway stretches out ahead on the course.
Participants walked toward the hole and talked with one another as they moved to their next shots.

JR Thornton lines up and takes his next shot on the third hole, a par 4. Thornton stepped up from the fairway and played his approach as the group continued through the round.

Levi Henson takes his next shot on the third hole during the tournament round. Henson stepped up to play his approach as competitors continued working their way through the course.

A sign marks the fourth hole, a par 3, as the course continues ahead. Players made their way up the course and moved from hole to hole as the round continued.

JR Thornton tees off on the fourth hole, a par 3, during the round. Thornton stepped up to take his first shot on the hole as players continued moving through the course.

A turtle rests along the edge of a pond on the golf course. Wildlife appeared around the course as players continued their rounds nearby.

A sign marks the final hole of the course, a par 4, as the fairway stretches toward the green. Participants approached the last hole as they wrapped up the final shots of their rounds.

A sign reading “Thanks for Playing, Go Eagles” stands near the end of the course. Participants finished their rounds and made their way off the course after completing the final hole.

[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] Group Fitness at the RAC

 By: Vanessa Alcala

Group Fitness instructor Eva Williamson greets her Human Reformer class at the Recreation Activity Center on Friday morning. This is a new modality that GroupFit is offering, and Eva is the first instructor to teach it at Georgia Southern.

Student Kensie Law begins her warm-up by stretching up to the sky. The instructors start all classes by leading a five-minute warm-up.

Eva Williamson demonstrates a warm-up move called the "bird-dog" pose. This move helps activate the arm and leg muscles before starting the workout.

The class continues the bird-dog pose for 10 repetitions, while Williamson walks the girls through various breathing exercises.

Moving on to the next warm-up move, student Grace Linememann holds a high plank pose and alternates leg lifts. Linememann has been frequently attending the human reformer classes this semester.

Eva Williamson demonstrates a simple arm movement for her class to do, ending the warm-up. While this move seems minimal, it starts to burn your arms little by little.

Starting the first round of workouts, Williamson demonstrates the movement while pointing to the muscles that the movement will activate.

Beginning her stretch, Kensie Law watches Williamson to make sure she is doing the movement correct.

Introducing the resistance band, Williamson demonstrates the next move. This move incorporated the band and sliders under her feet, encouraging small, slow movements.

While she demonstrates, Williamson watches her class to make sure they are doing the set correctly.

Helping Linememann correct the movement, Williamson takes one-on-one time to work with her. She tries to take time and help each student to make sure they don't injure themselves.

After completing 30 minutes of matwork, the class moved to the barre to continue the class. Williamson instructed the class to tie the resistance bands to the barre to prompt new movements.

The first movement required the girls to sit on their knees, pulling the resistance bands towards them. If they were looking for more resistance, they sat closer to the mirror.

Kensie Law works on the movement, focusing on her posture. If the back stays straight, it helps engage the core during the workout.

Student Bella Delaney watches the resistance band as she completes the movement. For the last half of the set, she decided to sit up instead of resting her legs.

Continuing the workout, Williamson shows the next movement, requiring the arms to be pushed behind you. Williamson explained that this movement activates your triceps.

Delaney works on pushing her arms forward, starting the next movement. As she moves it forward, she looks to the girls next to her, making sure she is doing it correctly.

One of the most difficult movements in the class required the girls to hook their foot through the resistance band, lifting it up, and then doing a push-up. This moved at a slow pace, but it worked on engaging their core and legs.

Completing a bicycle crunch for the final working set, Mackenzie Maples moves closer to the mirror to adjust the resistance. Maples also works as an Athletic Trainer at the RAC, and enjoys going to GroupFit classes every week.

As the class cools down, Williamson leads the girls to a child's pose, which is a yoga pose meant to stretch the back after a long workout. The cool down was accompanied by chill, soft music.

[PHOTOSTORY 3: MOTION] Basketball Pick-Up at the RAC

 By: Daisy Davis

                                                                

     A group of Georgia Southern University students play a pick-up game of basketball at the Recreational Activity Center (RAC). The RAC is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. every weeknight.                                                                                              

Clinton Williams jumps to shoot the ball. The players did not schedule this game, but they all came to the RAC to shoot some hoops.

The players watch as the ball flies towards the backboard. In addition to the basketball courts, the RAC also has a gym, indoor soccer courts and a rock climbing wall.

KD Robinson dribbles towards the hoop. KD has played basketball since he was seven years old.

KD Robinson goes up for a shot. "Sometimes I just come to the RAC to shoot by myself, but it's more fun when there are people here to play," KD said.

The players watch as the shot hits the net above them. This game is being played by two teams of five students each.

Christoper Washington dribbles down the court. "We aren't keeping score, but I'm pretty sure my team is winning," Christopher said.

Jordan Jackson takes the ball to the end line. Jordan prefers to play on the outdoor courts beside the RAC walking trail.

John Grantham goes for a shot. John Grantham comes to the RAC every Tuesday and Thursday night to play basketball with whoever is at the courts.

Sam Gooding (left) shoots towards the basket while Christopher Washington (right) tries to block his shot. The RAC also offers recreational and competitive leagues for indoor basketball every semester.

A ball flies through the net. At the RAC, you can rent basketballs and other equipment from the equipment checkout desk on the first floor.

Landyn Mobley goes for a layup. Landyn was already in his pajamas, but his friend convinced him to come play.

Christopher Washington protects the ball from Clinton Williams. Clinton is in his freshman year at Georgia Southern University.

Clinton Williams dribbles down the court. Clinton said he comes to the RAC almost every weeknight to play impromptu games of basketball.

Clinton Williams holds Christopher Washington back as the ball falls into the net. After an hour of playing, most of the players pack up to leave the courts.

Sam Gooding scores a three-pointer. The game has broken up, but some players aren't ready to leave the courts just yet.

Sam Gooding receives a pass from Clinton Williams. Sam also plays recreational intramural flag football at the RAC.

Sam Gooding prepares to shoot the ball. As other players begin to leave, new students arrive at the courts.

Clinton Williams reaches the free-throw line as Sam Gooding crosses the court. They take turns shooting the ball.

Clinton Williams shoots from the free-throw line. "I like playing here because there is no pressure, we're just having a good time," Clinton said.