Alicea, Team Gongora Claim 2023 Omaha Challenge Titles
November 28, 2023 | Baseball
Alicea became the fourth freshman to win the annual fall competition.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 18th annual University of Louisville Omaha Challenge came to a close on Tuesday after a grueling schedule of 11 events spanning 13 days.
Freshman Alex Alicea claimed the individual title, racking up 232 points overall to become the fourth freshman to win the annual challenge. Dan Snyder was right behind in second with 230, while Morgan Davis took third at 219. Jake Karaba and Kade Grundy rounded out the top five.
In the team portion of the competition, it was Team Gongora that captured the top spot. Captained by transfer Sebastian Gongora, the team finished 85 points clear of Team Phillips. Team Kilen came in third with Team Anderson holding the fourth spot.
Alicea took home the top spot in a pair of individual events during the challenge, finishing first in the shuttle run in a time of 7:58.52 and the individual medley at 3:27.53.
Gongora was the fastest in the 100-meter swim, touching the wall in 1:06.09. Will Koger claimed victory in the tire flip in 58.91 seconds, while George Baker held the longest in the towel hang at 3:05.06.
Team Phillips and Team Gongora each won a pair of team events, with Team Phillips winning the team competition at Fort Knox and the truck push, while Team Gongora won the stadium relay and swim relay. Team Phillips and Team Kilen each claimed victory in the bike race.
The Omaha Challenge concludes a busy fall semester for Louisville players, who will now look to have a strong finish in the classroom as final exams begin on Dec. 6.
ABOUT THE OMAHA CHALLENGE
Soon after being hired to lead the Cardinals, McDonnell introduced an intense test of physical and mental stamina during his first fall at the University of Louisville with what he refers to as the Omaha Challenge. Captains are selected and teams are drafted to compete against each other in a series of events testing the athleticism of the teams and the individuals, with a team crown and an individual champion to be named at the conclusion. Sports performance coach Rance Terry oversees the intense competition, while also motivating his charges to extend themselves to their limits.
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Freshman Alex Alicea claimed the individual title, racking up 232 points overall to become the fourth freshman to win the annual challenge. Dan Snyder was right behind in second with 230, while Morgan Davis took third at 219. Jake Karaba and Kade Grundy rounded out the top five.
In the team portion of the competition, it was Team Gongora that captured the top spot. Captained by transfer Sebastian Gongora, the team finished 85 points clear of Team Phillips. Team Kilen came in third with Team Anderson holding the fourth spot.
Alicea took home the top spot in a pair of individual events during the challenge, finishing first in the shuttle run in a time of 7:58.52 and the individual medley at 3:27.53.
Gongora was the fastest in the 100-meter swim, touching the wall in 1:06.09. Will Koger claimed victory in the tire flip in 58.91 seconds, while George Baker held the longest in the towel hang at 3:05.06.
Team Phillips and Team Gongora each won a pair of team events, with Team Phillips winning the team competition at Fort Knox and the truck push, while Team Gongora won the stadium relay and swim relay. Team Phillips and Team Kilen each claimed victory in the bike race.
The Omaha Challenge concludes a busy fall semester for Louisville players, who will now look to have a strong finish in the classroom as final exams begin on Dec. 6.
ABOUT THE OMAHA CHALLENGE
Soon after being hired to lead the Cardinals, McDonnell introduced an intense test of physical and mental stamina during his first fall at the University of Louisville with what he refers to as the Omaha Challenge. Captains are selected and teams are drafted to compete against each other in a series of events testing the athleticism of the teams and the individuals, with a team crown and an individual champion to be named at the conclusion. Sports performance coach Rance Terry oversees the intense competition, while also motivating his charges to extend themselves to their limits.
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Fans can follow Louisville baseball on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleBSB.
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