Mountain Star Division Honors!

The following achievements were earned by teams of the Mountain Star Division. Only stats from the regular season ending in Week 7 were used.

Offensive & Defensive Teams of the Fall 09 Season

Balls & Dolls -- Shockers

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  I cant begin to tell you how humorous I find this! Why? Well, these two teams happen to have the biggest rivalry in Sun City Kickball. It isn't a heated rivalry. These two teams don't "hate" each other. In fact both these teams are quite cordial and social with each other off the field. However when its game time...it's ON! Being the two biggest kids on the kickball block they are obviously going to be competitive with each other. So it only makes it fitting that these two teams would have to share such an honor. Both teams finished the regular season scoring 48 points. In addition, the both set the new Sun City Kickball league record allowing only 14 runs throughout the entire regular season! The previous record of 18 runs allowed was solely owned by the Shockers but they will now have to share the limelight with their twin kickball buddies the Balls & Dolls. And to top it all off, these two teams will be playing each other for their division championship! You just can't make this stuff up folks! Congratulations to both teams and good luck in your division championship!

Sunrise Division Honors!

The following are special achievements teams in the Sunrise Division have earned from regular season play. Only stats from the regular season ending on Week 7 were used to award each team.

Offensive Team of the Fall 09 Season

Family Jewelz

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  After bombarding the Violet Femmes in the 1st game of the season they never looked back. They ended the regular season with a Sun City Kickball League Record of 55 regular season points! The 54 point regular season record was previously held by the Drunken Monkeyz of the Summer 09 season. Great Job Jewelz!

Defensive Team of the Fall 09 Season

Family Jewelz

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  Last season the Family Jewelz were a winless team. However this season the Jewelz were able to finish the regular season with a 5-2 record and touting the best defense in the Sunrise Division. They allowed only 16 runs, an average of 2.2 runs a game. The have improved leaps and bounds over last season. Hopefully this trend will continue. Great job again Jewelz!

Blanket Drive

MAMA-JAMA, GRAND-SLAMA
HALLOWEEN BLANKET DRIVE


El Paso, TX - SunCity Kickball will host its first ever Mama-Jama, Grand-Slama Halloween Blanket Drive on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at E.L. Williams Field, 752 Lafayette Drive.

SunCity Kickball is teaming up with the Extreme Weather Task Force, a non-profit organization, to collect blankets and/or monetary donations to help keep needy families warm during the upcoming winter months.

In addition, SunCity Kickball will be hosting Two Exhibition Games that will be played for fun and in costume at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The general public is invited to come out to support SunCity Kickball and the Extreme Weather Task Force.
Bring a new sealed full-sized blanket or a monetary donation. Checks can be made out to the El Paso County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Please make sure to include the Extreme Weather Task Force in the memo field. One raffle ticket will be given for each blanket or $6.00 monetary donation given. Prizes will be awarded throughout the night.

Playoff Week Results

Shockers - 3
v.s.
Sons of Pitches - 2

This game was the most surprising of the night. The Sons of Pitches were able to keep up with the defending champs for most of the game. They played a great game but it wasn't enough to take down the Shockers. The Shocks are the defending champs for a reason, because they know how to finish games. Chalk another win up for the Shockers. In their next game and for the Mountain Star division championship they will face their nemesis, the Balls & Dolls.

Balls & Dolls -5
v.s.
Los Fronchyz - 4

This match up was ridiculously close from start to finish. The game had to go into extra innings to be decided. Both teams exchanged runs and went stride for stride. Unfortunately for Los Fronchyz the ball didn't bounce their way. During what could have been the go ahead run, B&D pitcher Johnny 5 made a desperate throw home after a botched play. Miraculously the ball bounced and hit the Fronchyz runner right before he made it home. Unlucky for Los Fronchyz and VERY lucky for the Balls & Dolls. During the next inning, the Balls & Dolls were able to wrap up the game with a sacrifice fly by captain Oscar Esparza and walk off run by Nadia Morales.

I'd Hit It - 5

v.s

1 More Shot - 1

Family Jewelz - 3

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Multiple Scoregasms - 13

The Best Around

We are now down to the top 8 teams in the league. These teams have fought long and hard to get to this point. There is a good mix of experienced teams and rookie teams. The experienced teams seem to have a slight edge going into the post-season.

The post-season is much different than the regular season. During play-off time certain rules change to make the game more competitive. For example, during post-season games the number of innings increases from 5 to 7. If the game is tied after 7 innings extra innings will be added. In addition, the Gentleman's Pitch or the #4 cannot be used. This may make the game much more difficult. Finally there will be no disputes allowed during the playoffs. Umpires will be extra vigilant and make the final call on all rulings.

After the dust settles Wed. night we will be only 4 teams away from crowning the King of Kickball! So good luck to all the teams!

Down to the Wire!

It is safe to say Los Fronchyz were looking past the Pirates!. Los Fronchyz have already secured a playoff spot and the Pirates! were supposed to just be practice for the playoffs next week. However the Pirates! staggered onto the field in full form, like a bunch of sailors on shore leave and ready for their last game. This game was close the entire way. After drumming up 14 runs last week, most people were just waiting for Los Fronchyz to start the merry-go-round around the bases but it never happened. Then somehow the Pirates! came out of their drunken stupor to realize, "Hey we might win this!". Well they didn't win but it was a last inning drive that would end this game in a 2-2 tie. Down to their last out, a right field kick sent MVP Ben Fyffe home to score! Great Job!

At Last!

Two teams were looking for their first win Wed. night. The slated match was to be between the Violet Femmes & Looking to Score. Which team came out victorious? Believe or not the Violet Femmes would win this kickball bout...well kind of. The Femme's team pride was at its highest point Wed. even after being 0-6 for the season. And because they all decided to finish the season stong, enough players showed up to their last game. Why is this important? Well sadly, most of Looking to Score's team decided to take the night off. This gave the Femmes their first WIN ever, even though it came at the hands of a forfeit by the other team. A win is a win! Congratulations Violet Femmes!

The Bigger They are the Harder They Fall!

The superhuman and once dominating Shockers are starting to look more and more human ever week. Apparently they do bleed. The past three weeks have been tough for the Shockers. This team is used to running teams off their field in embarrassing fashion. They used to be able to run up the score with ease,no problem at all. However they have been humbled for weeks now. They are still undefeated in SCK league play but the shine is starting to come off their apple. They are starting to lose their grip on their once evident dominance.

During Week 6, they barely escaped a (3-3) Scoregasms team. The Shockers did win the match but their win had more to do with the Scoregasm's mistakes than anything else. Then came the weekend when the Shocks were spanked twice during Kicktoberfest and didn't make the championship game, something which they expected to do quite easily. In addition, this past Wed the Family Jewelz gave them all they could handle in a very close game. So now two of the "pee-wee" division teams made the Shockers very nervous. Yet they were still victorious and they are still undefeated.

They are obviously bending as a team so it begs the question,"Will they break?". We will soon find out.

Moving On Up!

Team I'd Hit It has been ranked #3 in the Sun City Kickball Power Rankings for weeks now. Last week, their undefeated streak came to an end at the hands of the #2 Balls & Dolls. However the Kicktoberfest tourney really showed what I'd Hit It is all about, which is winning. They were able to get to the Championship bout and win the runner up trophy. In addition, they had to get through the mighty Balls & Dolls to do it. Taking into consideration all these factors, I'd Hit It is now ranked #2 in the league. Great Job!

Last Chance

Last chances are hard to come by. You beg and plead for one more chance. When you get it, you are grateful and swear not to make the same mistakes again. A life lesson, as well as a Kickball lesson?

The Violet Femmes and Looking to Score have one more chance to pick up their first win. They didn't have to beg or plead for another game but Im sure they are glad that there is one more opportunity. It would be great for each team to end the season on a high note with a much needed win. However only one of these teams will get their first game winning high. Unfortunately and quite conveniently these two teams will be playing each other for their last regular season game. A twist of fate undoubtedly handed down from the Kickball Gods. Apparently they do have a sense of humor. An important note, the last two winless teams that played a game against each other ended in a tie. Unbelievable, I know. Will history repeat itself? For the sake of one of these teams, I sure hope not.

How the Mighty Have Fallen!

Its been a long while since the mighty Shockers lost in a kickball contest. In fact, the last time they lost it was against probably the best k-ball team to ever grace the Sun City Kickball League, which was the ever dominating Drunken Monkeyz. Since that time the Shockers have not lost a game, well until this past weekend. They were spanked twice during the Kicktoberfest tourney. Dropping games against two different teams outside of SCK. Now they are riding a two game losing streak coming into the last regular season game. They are up against the determined Family Jewelz, who will be playing without Coach Jose "Crazy Legs" Ojeda. Can the Jewelz extend the punch drunk Shocker's losing streak to 3 games? Maybe. If they do win it would be surprising but still very possible.

Sun City Kickball Represents!

If you missed the Kicktoberfest charity kickball tourney then you missed an awesome time! Three of SCK's teams went out to participate, they were team I'd Hit It, the Shockers, and the Balls & Dolls.

This past Saturday was the first time the Sun City Kickball League played against teams outside of their own league. Not only did they play well but it some cases they dominated the competition. Throughout the tourney all the teams ran into some enormous hurdles and obstacles. Namely, very bias officiating. There were numerous slanted calls going against any team with a SCK logo on their shirts. However this was to be expected. Even though they were robbed numerous times, all three teams made it to the final rounds.

Team I'd Hit It was able to make it into the Championship game. They played against team Thunder Cats. With MVP pitcher Lucas Quimiro, they gave the Thunder Pus...I mean Kitties, a run for their money. One of the most memorable moments was when all of SCK's eliminated teams stayed to cheer and support team I'd Hit It. Even more memorable was the "crowd warning" that the overwhelmed umpires had to threaten the league with. Hilarious! We might need to offer those umpires a week at Oscar's School for Aspiring Umpires. I'd Hit It would eventually lose by 2 points but in the end it really didn't matter, because everyone had a fun filled day of kickball and hanging out under the old shade tree. They did however pick up the runner-up trophy. Can't wait for the next tourney. =)

Special Thanks to:

Oswaldo Vielma - For his very generous donation to feed all the hunrgy players!

Laura Ponce - For the coffee and the delicious donuts

The Breakfast Burrito Guy/Girl - Don't know who it was but they were goooooood.

Jesus Alvarado & Kathleen Decker - For the healthy fruity apples, bananas, and oranges.

Lucas Quimiro - For his post-tourney comedy show.

Anyone who brought beer or the other numerous people who brought and pitched for all goodies.

Sun City Kickball Board Members - For their time, patience, and effort.

and Aldo Monterrey for his canopy that no one used and his ice chest that smelled wierd.

Kickball Ambassadors

This weekend two of Sun City Kickball's teams, the Shockers & the Balls & Dolls (who will be playing under the pseudonym "the Misfits"), will be playing in a charity kickball tournament. The tourney will be held at Capistrano Park on Saturday Oct. 10th from 8am to 4pm. We invite all teams, players, and fans to come on out. Please come and support your teams and the league. Sun City will be set up at the park so we invite you to stop by and visit with us. Don't forget to wear your uniform! Hope to see you there!

Go Shockers & Ball & Dolls...opps I mean Misfits!!!

Mountain Stars barely take Week 6

The Mountain Star division barely squeezed by the Sun Rise teams with one more overall win during this week's games. Week 6 ended with a division v.s division record of 3-2-1 the lead going to the veteran M.S division.

Here are the final scores from Week 6

• Balls & Dolls - 14
• Id Hit It - 2

Id Hit It's dream of an undefeated season ended abruptly with an absolute shellacking at the hands of the #2 Balls & Dolls.

• Pirates! - 4
• Looking to Score - 0

The pirates were able to plunder another win while Looking to Score was left still....well....looking to score.

• Los Fronchyz - 14
• Violet Femmes - 1

Los Fronchyz finally decided they do have some big time offensive. They must prefer the dirt at Sun City Field.

• 1 More Shot - 2
• Los Totally Awesomes - 2

After a snails pace, time ran out for both of these teams. Good thing for the fans it was free Pillow & Blanket Day at Shocker Stadium.

• Shockers - 5
• Multiple Scoregasms - 2

No one really expected this game to end any different. However it could have been worse but too bad for the Scoregasms there are no moral victories in kickball. Like the late great Vince Lombardi once SAID, "Winning isn't everything, its the ONLY thing."

Power Rankings going into Week 6

Power Rankings

- #1 Shockers

- #2 Balls & Dolls

- #3 I'd Hit It

- #4 Family Jewelz

- #5 Multiple Scoregasms

^ #6 Los Fronchyz

^ #7 1 More Shot

v #8 Sons of Pitches

v #9 Los Totally Awesomes

- #10 Pirates!

- #11 Looking to Score

- #12 Violet Femmes

Clash of the Divisions

With the division schedule complete, it is now time to see which division is best! Bragging rights are on the line for each side. Also besides defending their division's honor some teams have their own pride to defend.There are two teams, the Shockers & I'd Hit It,who will be trying to keep their undefeated records. In addition, the Violet Femmes & Looking to Score are hungry and in search of their first win of the season.

The match up between the Balls & Dolls and I'd Hit It is a must see! The Bs & Ds are currently 4-1 with their only loss coming from a close game against the undefeated Shockers. They lost the match by 1 point against a Shocker team who was dominating the competition up until that point. I'd Hit It is sporting a perfect 5-0 record. A achievement they don't plan on giving up without a fight. However they are running into a more experienced and seasoned team. So they are going to have to play perfect if they intend to keep their perfect streak alive.

Another key match up is between the Violet Femmes and Los Fronchyz. The Femmes are starving for their first win, which means Los Fronchyz will have their hands full. Los Fronchyz are middle of the road right now. They have a even record of 2-2-1. This game could go either way. Should be close.

Another team trying to defend their undefeated record is the Shockers. They are slated against the 3-2 Multiple Scoregasms. MS has been hit or miss the last couple of weeks. They have been relying mainly on their defense since their offense has been pretty much stagnant. The Shockers are just an overall much better team. They have a high octane offense and a stone wall defense. The Scoregasms will need to come up with a perfect game plan and execute it flawlessly to even have a chance of pulling the upset.

Karl's Kickball Spread - Week 6

Balls & Dolls -5
I'd Hit It +5

Over/Under 8PTS
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Pirates! -2
Looking to Score +2

Over/Under 6PTS
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Los Fronchyz -6
Violet Femmes +6

Over/Under 10PTs
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Los Totally Awesomes -3
1 More Shot +3

Over/Under 8pts
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Family Jewelz -4
Sons of Pitches +4

Over/Under 7pts
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Shockers -3
Multiple Scoregasms +3
Over Under 7pts
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Playoff Seeds

*The following are the playoff seeds for each division*

Mountain Star Division

• #1 Seed - Shockers
• #2 Seed - Balls & Dolls
• #3 Seed - Los Fronchyz
• #4 Seed - Sons of Pitches

Sunrise Division

• #1 Seed - I'd Hit It
• #2 Seed - Family Jewelz
• #3 Seed - Multiple Scoregasms
• #4 Seed - 1 More Shot

Week 5 Results

The division schedule is in the books! There were many anxious teams waiting to see if they would make the playoffs. Some teams earned and battled their way in, while others just got lucky. Either way, whats done is done and there are still games to be played.Now we are about to enter the non-division games and see which division is truly the best. Will the Mountain Star division's skilled veterans trounce all over the rookie teams of the Sunrise Division? Or will the newbies show that the Mountain Star division is over-hyped and yesterdays news? Two Words: Game On!

Week 5 Results

• Shockers - 5
• Looking to Score - 0

• Balls & Dolls - 4
• Los Totally Awesomes - 0

• I'd Hit It - 2
• Pirates! - 1

• Los Fronchyz -1
• Sons of Pitches -0

• 1 More Shot - 12
• Violet Femmes -0

• Family Jewelz - 1
• Multiple Scoregasms - 0