Waka Wednesday's WOMAN OF THE WEEK

Hey Kickballers!

It's time to get to know the women of this league a little better! Every week I am going to put one of our amazing women in the spotlight. This week's WOMAN OF THE WEEK is:

MARY KATHERINE EVANS HOGGaka MKEH or MK

Veterans of this league know MKEH for her spectacular photography skills. Her photos (A Beach Girl Photography by Mary Katherine) have graced blogs, GMOTs, and facebook profile pictures across Hampton Roads. She isn't just a great photographer, this woman's got mad kickball skills! She knows how this game is played!

TEAM: Free Ballin' Co-Captain with Jon Pilz in their first season (this is MK's 3rd seson)

POSITION: If she's not behind the catcher with her camera, she plays SHORT

Noelle: Is there a specific game that you're looking forward to the most this season?

MKEH: "The obvious game I am most excited to play is against Battlestar~ "Friendly" competition is my favorite! I have some great friends on my former team and think we will have a good time on and off the field. I am also looking forward to playing the top ranked teams in the league. My teammates are all eager to learn and gel as a team and aren't afraid of some good ol' fashion competition."

Noelle: What's your favorite kickball moment?

MKEH: "Getting the game winning RBI in the semi-finals of the American Red Cross Charity Tournament. I played with a great group of kickballers from the Penninsula and Southside, from many different teams. We were still tied in the bottom of the 12th inning, or something ridiculous like that, and nobody could score. It was a NO (John P. Wilkinson reference here) bunting allowed game. I came up to 'kick' and you feel the tension.. oh no it's MK (I was the worst player on the team). There was another WOMAN on 3rd base. I kick, the head ref calls it a bunt and I have to come back. My next kick goes to the right of the pitcher and he misses it, I'm not looking, just running as fast as I can and I hear the cheers from the sidelines as my female teammate scores! This is why women are so very important in the game of kickball. Bundy always says 'Your team is only as good as your girls.' Never underestimate the power of a woman.

Noelle: I think this is my new favorite kickball story! Way to go MK!!

Do you prefer:

Pounders or WAKA Bombs

Definitely pounders

Cupid Shuffle or Cha Cha Slide

Cha Cha Slide ~ although my favorite WAKA/Luckies dancing moments don't include either!

Cornhole or Flip Cup

For WAKA Wednesdays Flip Cup Wins.. Cornhole wins at beach house parties!

Winning the game or Winning the Bar Belt

This year winning the game is what I want the most. Jon and I have had a lot of fun putting together our team and I know they want the win on the field and fun at the bar! For me, I'm looking forward to having some wins as an awesome female Captain and Coach!

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MKEH

"If the joy of kickball could take human form, it would be MK." - Tom Zuppke, Vicious and Delicious

"MKEH is like the Ansel Adams of drunken adult alternative semi-athletic sports. I expect to be able to buy a coffee table book from her to set my beer cans and pizza boxes on within a few more seasons." - Kim Merritt, Jagernauts

"She gives 100%, listens well, she can bunt, is trainable, and is the best recruiter in the league." - Bundy, Vicious and Delicious

"She takes awesome pictures. I love seeing what she takes each week, they do a good job at capturing the personality of the league." - Jeffrey Pauley, 5 O'Clockers

"Mary Katherine's biggest strength is her game knowledge. She knows the game inside and out and does a great job communicating that knowledge both on the field and coaching from the sideline." - Lisa Rock, Battlestar Ballsacktica

"MKEH is awesome. Her photos really help bring the entire community together. I definitely respect and appreciate her talent." - Brent Wentworth, Shake and Bake

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So there you have it, our very first WOMAN OF THE WEEK!

Do you have a girl on your team who kicks serious ass?! Then let me know! I will have a new woman to spotlight every week!

Write up by: Noelle Walsh- Vicious and Delicious