Karl's Kickball Spreads

• Sons of Pitches -6
• Los Fronchyz +6

Over/Under 10PTS

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• Balls & Dolls -10
• Los Totally Awesomes +10

Over/Under 14PTS

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• Shockers -12
• Looking to Score +12

Over/Under 14PTs

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• Multiple Scoregasms PICK
• Family Jewelz PICK

Over/Under 8pts

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• I'd Hit It -5
• Pirates! +5

Over/Under 6pts

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• 1 More Shot -2
• Violet Femmes +2

Over Under 4pts

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The Playoffs are closing in...

With one division game left some teams are in panic mode, while others are ready to go into cruise control. Next week will begin the less intense non-division schedule. Teams will have a chance to cleanse their pallet and maybe play on a different field. Lets see how each division does. I will post the record for each division weekly. Good luck and represent!

Power Rankings - Week 4

#1 Shockers

The Shockers will be playing the win-less Looking to Score for their final division game. Its pretty safe to say that they will finish their division schedule undefeated, securing the #1 seed for the playoffs. They will be playing two of the tougher teams from the Sun Rise Division during their non-division schedule. Maybe the Sun Rise teams can upset the #1 Shockers.

#2 Balls & Dolls

The Balls & Dolls are undoubtedly the 2nd best team in the league. They have clinched a playoff spot and can relax until then. Their last division game will be against the inconsistent Los Totally Awesomes. Strangely enough the Bs & Ds will also be facing two of the better teams from the Sun Rise Division for their non-division games.

#3 I'd Hit It

I'd Hit It is riding high! They are one of the elite undefeated teams and have the opportunity to finish their division schedule that way. They will be playing a playoff hungry Pirates! team. Hungry teams equal winning teams. My advice: If you want to stay undefeated take one game at a time.

#4 Family Jewelz

In earlier power rankings I suggested that the Jewelz wouldn't be really tested until their non-division games. However that was before the Multiple Scoregasms went 3-1, their only loss coming from a blown save from the now benched pitcher, Evil Aldo. On paper the Jewelz look to be an impressive team but as the saying goes; You need to talk the talk and walk the walk.

#5 Multiple Scoregasms

This team is way better than their stats indicate. During the next three weeks they will have a chance to prove they deserve to be #1, not #5. They face a gauntlet of great teams by far the hardest three game schedule this season. They will face the #4 Jewelz, then the #1 Shockers, and to top it off the #2 Balls & Dolls. If they survive this true test of kickball skill, they should be handed the King of Kickball title immediately without having to play the playoffs.

#6 Sons of Pitches

These Pitches seem to have finally gotten their team together. They are peeking at the absolute right time. They have a big game this week against Los Fronchyz. This game is a must win if they want to guarantee a playoff spot. They need to carry last weeks momentum into this game.

#7 Los Totally Awesomes

LTA has been surprisingly hit or miss this season. This team was expected to make the playoffs for sure but now they are in risk of missing the post-season all together. They can still lose their next game and possibly have a chance at making the playoffs but better not to leave anything to chance. They will be up against #2 Balls & Dolls so they have a chance of walking away with a playoff berth and a massive upset victory.

#8 Los Fronchyz

This is another team that is in need of a big win to get into the playoffs. They have tons of potential especially at the pitcher position. However their defense is 2nd worst in the league and may hurt them during their next game. They face the Sons of Pitches, who don't have a devastating offense but enough to end Los Fronchyz playoff hopes. Some might ask; then why are they ranked so high? Well wins in the Mountain Star division just count a little bit more.

#9 1 More Shot

The kickball Gods have smiled upon the players of the 1 More Shots. They are included in the list of teams in need of a win to secure a playoff berth. But lucky for them they have a great chance to get their. Their last division game will be against the win-less Violet Femmes. They've been practicing and increasing their kickball knowledge so they have a great look at this game. A win will guarantee them a playoff run.

#10 Pirates!

All hands abandon ship! Its time to walk the plank! The Pirate's ship has been taking on water all season and is about to sink. Obviously playing with peg legs and eye patches didn't work out as they planned. Not to mention the flock of parrots that infested their dugout. I'm sure the Captain tried as hard as he could but I think its time for the crew to mutiny. Either that or next stop is Davy Jone's Locker. ( Yea! how many was that...8 pirate refrences? you know it!)

#11 Looking to Score

Sadly Looking to Score wont be making the playoffs this season. However there are still games to be played. Hopefully now the pressure is off and they can enjoy the rest of the season. They still have a good chance to pick up some wins before the season is over.

#12 Violet Femmes

This team has greatly improved each week but it was all a little too late to make the playoffs. They may finish the division schedule win-less but don't look for them to finish the entire season win-less. If the Mountain Star teams think that the Violet Femmes be an easy win, they will be surprised when its game time.

Fan Favorites!

According to the readers of the Its Just Kickball blogspot, the following team is predicted to be the King of Kickball for the Fall 09 Season. However only time will tell....

I'd Hit It

Other reader favorites include:

Shockers

Balls & Dolls

Week 4 Results

*Great Week 4 everyone! I went 4-2 with my predictions, which isn't too bad. My point spreads were real close though, for most of the games.

Week 4 Results

Sons of Pitches - 9

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Los Totally Awesomes - 4

Shockers - 15

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Los Fronchyz - 2

1 More Shot - 0

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I'd Hit It - 5

Balls & Dolls - 11

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Looking to Score - 1

Violet Femmes - 3

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Multiple Scoregasms - 9

Family Jewelz - 7

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Pirates! - 1

Game Previews - Week 4

Dont expect these every week but I cant sleep.....

Id' Hit It v.s 1 More Shot

Final Score Prediction

# 3 Id' Hit It - 6

#9 1 More Shot - 1

• I'd Hit It is on a roll! Don't expect them to stop any time soon.

Multiple Scoregasms v.s Violet Femmes

Final Score Prediction

#5 Multiple Scoregasms -8

#12 Violet Femmes - 4

• If played right, the Femmes have an opportunity pick up their first win against the Scoregasms. With a roster of mainly females, the Femmes can neutralize the Scoregasms superior pitching by asking for the Gentleman's Pitch. Unlikely but a possibility.

Family Jewels v.s Pirates!

Final Score Prediction

#4 Family Jewels - 2

#8 Pirates! -4

• The Jewels are coming off a big win and might be over looking the Pirates! The Pirates! have been looking to break out. So look for the Pirates! to plunder the Family Jewels.

*UPSET ALERT* Balls & Dolls v.s Looking to Score *UPSET ALERT*

Final Score Prediction

#2 Balls & Dolls - 2

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#11 Looking to Score - 6

• The inside scoop is the Balls & Dolls will be missing a key element on Wed. Don't know if they can over come this obstacle. Looking to Score is coming together and has a prime opportunity to knock of a kickball powerhouse!

Los Totally Awesomes v.s Sons of Pitches

Final Score Prediction

#6 LTA - 5

#10 Sons of Pitches - 6

• Unofrtuneatly for LTA they are running into a frustrated and hungry Sons of Pitches. Still winless, these Pitches should really step it up this week. LTA is a good team but they might just fall victim to some intense kickball.

Shockers v.s Los Fronchyz

Final Score Prediction

#1 Shockers - 12

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# 7 Los Fronchyz -1

• Los Fronchyz will have their hands full this week. The Shockers dont overlook any team which is bad news for the Fronchyz. If they were planning to sneak up on the #1 team, I hope they have a Plan B.

Week 3 Results

*Note-We didn't get all scorecards and their were some discrepancies. However a win is a win. This coming week we will have official league score keepers. We will no longer leave it up to each team. Thanks

Sunrise Division

• Family Jewels - 7
• 1 More Shot - 1

• I'd Hit It - 5
• Violet Femmes - 0

• Multiple Scoregasms - 4
• Pirates! - 2

Mountain Star Division

• Balls & Dolls - 10
• Sons of Pitches - 3

• Shockers - 8
• Los Totally Awesomes - 1

• Los Fronchyz - 5
• Looking To Score - 3

Power Rankings - Week 3

Here are the Power Rankings after Week 3. As we go into Week 4 check out who the teams to beat are. Remember these rankings do not determine who goes to the playoffs. Also I didn't get all the scorecards or there were discrepancies in runs scored from each team. So for the rest of the season we will have an official scorekeeper from the league for each game. Thanks for trying though. There have been major shake ups in the rankings. Here we go.

Power Rankings

#1. Shockers

What can you say. They have gone undefeated. Its as easy as that. They have easily back-handed most of their opponents, except for one. Be assured, this team will be in the Mountain Star Division Championship. And if they can win this game, a King of Kickball Championship is an almost certainty.

#2. Balls & Dolls

If the Shockers are worried about a team, this team should be it. Although the Shockers beat the Balls & Dolls last week it was a very close game decided by only 1 run. Very dangerous! I predict the Balls & Dolls will see the Shockers again in the Mountain Star Division Championship.

#3. Id Hit It

This team is the only other undefeated team, they reside in the Sunrise Division. They have the 4th best offense in the entire league and they are tied 2nd for the best defense. The only reason they aren't ranked higher, is like it or not the Sunrise Division is an easier division.

#4. Family Jewels

The Jewels sport the best offense and best defense in the entire league. They have lost only one game within the Sunrise Division. Looks like this team wont be really tested until they reach the non-division games.

#5. Multiple Scoregasms

They have by far the best bull-pen in the league. They are very deep at the pitcher position which greatly compensates for their lack luster offense. Three skilled pitchers with three different styles. This team has kickers frustrated and pitching fits.

#6. Los Totally Awesomes

The long and hard practice hours are starting to show for this team. They are 3rd in the Mountain Star Division which speaks volumes. They don't have an offense or defense to brag about but results are what matters. Being 3rd in the toughest division says it all.

#7. Los Fronchyz

Making a huge jump in the rankings, this team is finally starting to warm up. Picking up their first win in convincing fashion brings alot of attention. They have the #1 Shockers coming up which will be a true test. Even a loss, as long as they have strong showing, might bring them up in the rankings.

#8. Pirates!

By far the most stylish team in the league. With their pirate flag proudly waving above their dugout, they have grinded out a record of 1-2. Taking into consideration they are a rookie team, there might be something boiling under the surface. Expect them to bust out.

#9. 1 More Shot

Suffering from the worst offense in the league, they still have a 1-2 record. They are only one game back from making the playoffs. Looking at their schedule, they should pick up one more win and getting them a playoff birth.

#10. Sons of Pitches

This team has fallen from grace. After going undefeated during the Summer '09 season, they have failed to capture the same kind of intensity that brought them so many wins. Granted they are in the most experienced division. However if they don't step it up, this team could see themselves missing the playoffs completely.

#11. Looking to Score

They almost missed this party. As the last team to join they are still trying to get the party started. They have yet to win a game but their team chemistry is getting stronger and stronger. Watch for them to crawl out of the cellar.

#12. Violet Femmes

At one point the league's Rule Committee was looking into tweaking the mercy rule after watching this teams first game. Assuming and hoping to prevent future weekly blood baths. However the Committee quickly abandoned their efforts after watching their last two games. Greatly approving each week, it is only a matter of time before they get their first win.Its not a matter of if they get their first win but when.

From Zero To Hero!

Believe it or not but some people are a little apprehensive about playing adult kickball. They feel they might not have the "athletic ability" to perform well. The truth is anyone can play kickball. And for those of you who are still unsure, the following is an inspirational story that shows anyone can play kickball.

The Little Muffy That Could

Moises is a friend of mine. I recently started playing kickball with a new team and he became my teammate. Hes a funny guy and a great person to be around. He has been lovingly nicknamed Muffy by those who know him best; although I'm not really sure why. Either way that is what he is known by. However as fun as he is off the field, he would admit and others would strongly agree that...he isn't the best kickball player. He spends most games watching the action through the grey-diamond shaped holes of the dugout's chain link fence. Guarding the teams water-bottles and waiting for his turn. I don't know if he was content with this situation but that's how he spent the last two weeks.

Then the past Wed. something changed. He arrived to the field with a brand new haircut and a clean close shave. He even had a sort of swagger in his walk. At first I didn't pay much attention to it, not until we got out on the field. As his teammate, I'm ashamed to admit I was constantly afraid to throw him the ball. However during this Wednesday's game Muffy made catch after clutch catch. I mean clutch! Impressive to say the least. Even his base running was perfect. And while he was running he kept mumbling something to himself. I couldn't figure it out at first.Then he ran right past me while rounding 3rd base and on his way to score. I heard it clear as day. "I think I can...I think I can."

I knew he could... Good Job Muffy

Awesome Kickball Graphics

Here are some awesome graphics by the famous kickball graphic artist Charlie Monarrez of the Pirates! team, enjoy!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

As a league, we are always open to all suggestions, comments, concerns, or complaints. The only way we can measure how the league is going is to get feedback. So don't be shy! You can email, call, text, facebook, smoke signals, just lets us know. I also want to invite and encourage all league members to become more involved with the league. We are always in need of volunteers. We need score-table personnel, volunteer umpires, and people to help with other various tasks. This Friday we will be having an umpires meeting and anyone interested in becoming a volunteer umpire is invited to attend this meeting.

Rules to Remember - Week 3

"I can't believe he called that out! That's not the rule". How many times have you thought or said these exact words. In the heat of competition close plays often seem blurry. Emotions are very powerful and sometimes mess with our perception. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. After all, its just kickball. However there are rules that exist that differ from kickball's closest cousins, baseball & softball. Make sure you read those rulebooks and always make sure to keep an eye out for rule changes. So... as we head into Week 3 here are some important kickball rule reminders:



Reminder #1 No Party Crashers



* Rule 7.5 A team playing a non-registered person, an improperly registered person, or a person not registered on that team will forfeit that game.



Reminder #2 Watch it there Twinkle Toes



* Rule 8.3 The pitcher must start the act of pitching within the pitching mound. The pitcher must stay behind the pitching strip until the ball is kicked. No part of the pitcher’s front foot may be in front of or across the front edge of the pitching strip. Pitching must be done by hand. A team’s first infraction will result in a warning to the team that caused the infraction. The second and each subsequent infraction by a team during the game will result in an automatic base for the kicker



Reminder # 3 I need some personal space



* Rule 12.2 (A) A ball will be called if any catcher crosses home plate or is positioned forward the kicker before the ball is kicked.



Check back for more rule reminders.

Power Rankings - Week 2

Week 2 is in the books and teams are starting to get into the swing of things. There are a couple of returning teams that have improved greatly from last season. The rookie teams are also looking more and more comfortable with each game. There is alot of talent out there and everyone seems to be having fun. Just for kicks I have decided to create the Sun City Kickball League Rankings. These rankings do not determine who makes the playoffs but instead is just a novelty item to show who the teams to beat are. How do I determine the rankings? Well I pretty much base it on my nerd-ish kickball enthusiast perceptions. Sad, I know. Basically I use the league record, power stats, strength of schedule and whatever I see on the field. Remember it is all for fun!!

Sun City Kickball League Rankings

#1 Shockers

#2 Balls & Dolls

#3 Los Totally Awesomes

#4 Family Jewelz

#5 Looking to Score

#6 Sons of Pitches

#7 Multiple Scoregasms

#8 I'd Hit It

#9 Pirates!

#10 1 More Shot

#11 Violet Femmes

#12 Los Fronchyz

Teams Announced for Fall 2009 Season

The time has arrived! SCK is now ready to start the Fall 09 Season. The league will have 12 teams competing for a King of Kickball Championship. The teams have been divided into two different, 6 team divisions.

Mountain Star Division

1.Shockers - Overall Record 4-1-2 - Summer 09 Champions

2. Sons of Pitches - Overall Record 7-0-0 - Offensive Team of Summer 09 {54 points scored}

3. Los Totally Awesomes - Overall Record 3-2-2

4. Balls & Dolls - Overall Record 3-2-2

5. Los Fronchyz - Rookie Season

6. Looking to Score - Rookie Season

Sunrise Division

1. Multiple Scoregasms - Overall Record 0-6-1

2. Family Jewelz - Overall Record 0-6-1

3. Pirates! - Rookie Season

4. 1 More Shot - Rookie Season

5. Violet Femmes - Rookie Season

6. I'd Hit It - Rookie Season

Word on the Street

Written by: Kyle the Kickball Junkie

My name is Kyle and I'm a kickballaholic. Sad but true, I know. But it feels good to get that off my chest. However the worst part is that I can't play kickball. A horrible kickball accident caused me to blow out my knees. The accident left me unable to bend my legs. So I'm forced to live my life like some-sort of kickball Frankenstein. The only way now to quench my insatiable kickball thirst is to watch from the sidelines and report on what I see.

A couple of nights ago, I was down at the field reminiscing about my kickball glory days. While at the field I noticed a team practicing. Upon closer inspection I saw that it was the Balls & Dolls. Looks like they are amping up for the new season. It looked like they were getting down to basics and trying to put in some good solid practice time. However their practice was cut short. How many Balls & Dolls does it take to change a light bulb? Well more than 11, that's for sure. They were unable to figure out how to turn on the field lights and so they disappeared into the night.

Word on the street is another team also just finished an intensive training camp at the ol' Roger Brown Field. The army of Los Totally Awesomes is gearing up for some kickball battles. They have a stacked roster of 18 players. Last season this team was destroyed by the short bunting game of opposing teams. However with a new bunting rule in place hopefully their Achilles heel will be covered. Looks like this team will be coming out of training camp ready to bulldoze thought their opposition.

Word on the street is SCK will have its first all ladies team, well almost. Coached by their only male member, Rick Macias, the Violet Femmes are ready to show that anything you can do, they can do better. Im very excited to see how this team does.