Final Countdown Part II

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Final Countdown continued...

#7 - Party Pandas - The Pandas finished the season with an overall 6-2 record and a clean 6-9 divisional record, which gave them division champ honors. Their offensive side of the ball is stronger than their defensive side of the ball, which as we have learned, can be very problematic. Although this is a "new team", they are chalked with veterans, which will make them or break them.

#6 - New Kicks on the Block - The New Kicks give me migraines. They are an incredibly hard team to figure out. They often play up or down to their competition, which makes them dangerous. Their offense is absolutely atrocious with a league-wide low of 14 total runs. However that hasn't kept them from finishing with a respectable 3-5 overall record, at least respectable considering they play in the tough Mountain Star group. They may surprise folks, I haven't counted them out.

# 5 - Drunken Monkeyz - Obviously this was not the season the Monkeyz had in mind. Although they posted a decent 4-3-1 overall record, their 2-3-1 divisional record was undoubtedly a disappointment. After losing their only pitcher mid-season, the team formerly known as "the Machine" looked to be dead in the water. However it is safe to say their were obvious signs of problems with the team even before the pitching mishap. They were able to rally back during the 2nd half of the season and they might not be in as much trouble as previously believed. Their 1st rd match-up will tells us alot.

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# 4 - Shockers - Oh yea! The Once Mighty Shockers, my favorite team to blog about. They finished the season with a 5-3 overall record and an even 3-3 divisional record, not bad I guess. Considering they still tout themselves as one of the best teams in the league, I wouldn't hang me hat on a 3-3 divisional record. Not to mention their offense is suspect, they have scored a total 16 runs all season. 2nd lowest within the ENTIRE league. Granted they say defense wins championships, but allowing 28 runs during the regular season hardly qualifies you as a defensive juggernaut. However their saving grace will be they are facing the weaker side of the bracket. So you will see them during Final Four, but not past it.

#3 - Kixxx - Kixxx has been up and down this season. I'm surprised they haven't given their coach a heart attack by now. They wrapped up the season with an overall 6-2 record and a very solid 4-2 record. In all honesty, they should have finished 6-0 but constant mistakes and mis-communication has really hindered this team's success. Too many chiefs and not enough indians, is the main problem. Regardless, they are realistic contenders for this season's King of Kickball Crown.

#2 - I'd Hit It - For what ever reason I'd Hit It has a good amount of critics. However this season they did a fine job of shutting them all up. I'd Hit It posted a solid 6-1-1 record and 4-1-1 divisional record, which landed them 2nd place in the Mountain Star Division. They are playing well and looking good. However the one looming concern is, coming out of their bye-week they will be facing 2 weeks without kickball. It will be interesting to see if they will be prepared come the 2nd round.

#1 - Kickin' N' Screamin' - KNS has a chance to do something no other SCK kickball squad has done to date. They will be looking for their 3rd King of Kickball Crown, not to mention they will be doing it in back-to-back-to-back fashion. All season long they have been the odds on favorite to win, not only their division, but the King of Kickball crown. They are by far the most experience team within the league. All they have to do now is finish it now. Their offense is primed and ready to go with a league leading 58 runs scored. Although their defense didn't fair as well, but they still finished with a respectable 25 runs allowed. Will they make SCK history?

Let's Get it on!!!