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UTC placed first in the tug-of-war competition. The team included Ashton Kelley, Shannon Stone, Mackenzie Allen, Michael Johnson, Ashton McLeod, Gerry Pacitti and Chris James.<\/p><\/div>\n

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga <\/span>made its debut at the Chattanooga Corporate Challenge<\/span> June 4 through June 6<\/span>, competing alongside 21 other organizations in a weekend of events that drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/span> UTC placed third in the overall standings.<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC competed in Division III, bringing just over 90 registrants across the weekend\u2019s events, marking a strong first showing for the Mocs and a great foundation to build on in the years ahead.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Challenge opened on Thursday, June 4, with Trivia Night at the Finley Stadium Ultra <\/span>Club. Competition<\/span> continued Friday at Southside Social, where UTC fielded two bowling teams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main event took place Saturday at Finley Stadium, beginning with the 5K <\/span>run<\/span>. Wrestling coach Kyle Ruschell was the first UTC participant to cross the finish line, helping lead the Mocs to a third-place finish in participation for the race. UTC also earned 50 bonus points through several top individual finishes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the highlights of the day came in tug-of-war, where the Mocs claimed the championship in front of a large crowd of spectators. The title-winning team featured Ashton Kelley, Shannon Stone, Mackenzie Allen, Michael Johnson, Ashton McLeod, Gerry Pacitti and Chris James, <\/span>whose effort and intensity delivered one of UTC\u2019s most memorable moments of the weekend<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC\u2019s other event championship<\/span>s<\/span> came in cornhole<\/span> and the 40-yard dash<\/span>. <\/span>Amy Slagle and Gary Snodgrass powered through the bracket to bring home the <\/span>cornhole <\/span>trophy.<\/span> After a review of scoring,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Chris James, Kevin Rodriguez, Kaelin King and <\/span>Taylor Sawyer<\/span> were found to have<\/span> posted the fastest 40-yard dash times.<\/span> This adjustment moved UTC from <\/span>fourth to third overall<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mocs also turned in several runner-up finishes, placing second in the 1-mile walk, hula-hoop, and home run derby competitions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

UTC\u2019s social media team participated throughout the weekend, sharing content from across the competition while taking part in events. <\/span>Special recognition goes to Laura Bond for helping lead UTC to a second-place finish in the social media category.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, UTC\u2019s first venture into the Chattanooga Corporate Challenge proved to be a successful debut. To reach the overall podium\u2014and ultimately the goal of becoming Corporate Challenge champions\u2014the Mocs will need to grow participation even more next year. Be on the lookout for the 2027 save-the-date information and get ready to help UTC build on this year\u2019s momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n

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