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Team Introduction
VA Atlantic has grown by one team since Fall, let's take a look at the competition this season.
50 Shades of Panda
(the team formerly known as Kung Fu Pandas)
Captain: Ella Pierce
Commonly referred to as the Pandas, this team is back with a major revamp. Loaded up with a lot of new first-timers to kickball and a just few skilled veterans, can they get into form by the playoffs?
Balls and Dolls
Captain: Lisa Maes
New team for Monday nights, composed with experienced players from previous seasons and a few new players. Expectations are high from the veterans on the team as they look to improve on their finishes from prior seasons.
Bed Bath & Your Mom
Captain: Will Menzies
After a heartbreaking loss in the championship last season, the old Gucci Dolphins were looking for a new start. The core of the team reformed and picked up a few quality players to round out their roster. The sky is the limit for 'Your Mom' and they expect to be right back in the final this season with a different result.
Elite Kickball Status
Captain: Adam Tatem
New to the league, but not kickball, this mystery team comes in with just one goal...a VA Atlantic championship. Filled with experienced players and a lot of talent, who can stop this powerhouse in 2017?
Jiminy Kickit
Captain: Cory Pochop
Jiminy Kickit is a regular fixture in the VA Atlantic scene. Cory brings back a team every season, often rebuilding, but his team always ends up in the hunt by the end. Don't count 'Jiminy' out until they've been defeated in the playoffs.
Kicks R 4 Kidz
Captain: Aaron Moriarty
'KR4K' is back for their second season in VA Atlantic. Composed of a small core and a lot of new free agents last season they grew into a formidable team. A bit of a sleeper this season, KR4K picked up a few free agents who can make them a contender.
Misfits
Captain: Abby Rosa
Misfits is back, although with name change from For Shot and Kicks. Huge upgrade in my opinion, but who am I to judge? Last season Misfits only managed one win, but they had fun on the field each and every Monday night. A lot of people are writing off the Misfits but beware, they aren't all first-time players anymore.
Game Recaps
Elite Kickball Status (8) vs. Bed Bath & Your Mom (5)
This opening season game was billed as a potential championship preview and it didn't disappoint. In a tight, but moderately scoring game, Elite edged out Your Mom 8-5.
Leha Green, in her very first kickball game, kicked a laser between 1st & 2nd, and scored a run. - Will Menzies (Your Mom)
Kicks R 4 Kidz (12) vs. Misfits (2)
In a game of former teammates the captains of KR4K and Misfits faced off in their season opener. KR4K led from start to finish, powered by two home runs and solid defense.
The Misfits lead-off combo of Lerie Spicer and Kilian Nicholls was on point in the early game. Every time they came up a couple minutes later we'd be in a jam facing a runner on 1st and 2nd with no outs! - Ryan Kiel (KR4K)
Both Davin Field and Aaron Moriarty had three run homers for KR4K. - Ryan Kiel (KR4K)
50 Shades of Panda (9) vs. Balls and Dolls (9)
In one of the most surprising games of the night, Pandas took B&D down to the wire and tied it up late. Panda has the most new kickball players in the league and can definitely count this one as a win against an experienced team and one of the best pitchers around. Other teams will definitely take notice of the Pandas after their week one performance.
James Loriol had a grand slam. - Will Menzies (Your Mom)
Can't even be mad about James grand slam! - Lisa Maes (B&D)
Shout out to Kathleen for being our team MVP and Parker for stepping up and being able to play multi positions for us! - Lisa Maes (B&D)
Cripple makes it to 2nd base 💪🏼 - Kathleen Aka Kit Kat Moodie (B&D)
Misfits (10) vs. Jiminy Kickit (5)
With Misfits looking to repeat their lone win from last season and Jiminy Kickit looking for revenge, this game didn't disappoint! As Misfits slowly took over the game their excitement was contagious and had almost all the spectators rooting for them.
Megan Tipton, Cory Clark and Stephanie Flitton had some amazing bunts scoring runs and moving players. - Cory Pochop (Jiminy)
Jennifer Ross did an amazing job bunting, on the bases, and had a great play at 3rd. Stephanie Marie had an amazing play in which she knocked the ball down and got it to third for the out, and scored some runs. Kilian Nicholls made some awesome plays at catcher and had a home run. Loren made a phenomenal catch to end the game and Stephanie F and Khoa Nguyen made some amazing catches in the outfield. My whole team was stand out. - Abby Rosa (Misfits)
Life of the Party (LOTP)
[ Guidelines ] [ Standings ]
This week's LOTP was a bit on the easy side. No theme or bar game for the week, but there was a photo contest and all the other categories like presence at the sponsor bar and league support. We also took it easy on teams for the #hashtag and posting requirements listed in the guidelines...but get ready for next week. No photo/post, no points! Jiminy Kickit started out strong as the returning social champion from last season, however they look to have strong competition from Bed Bath & Your Mom. Both teams are tied with 18 points headed into week two!
Pandas, B&D, Jiminy, and Your Mom all had strong showings at the bar with 5 or more players but Jiminy brought out 10 players with photo evidence! Each team except B&D had a team photo and since I can't pick just one all submissions tied as the winner. KR4K, Misfits, and Your Mom score extra points for Field Manager Love while Your Mom also snagged the only Ref Love points.
Player Submissions
Stephanie F. from JK played in her first kickball game ever, this was also her first time being on a team of any sort. She was really nervous cause she is left handed, but she had a fabulous kick and got to first (even though we got an out elsewhere). She's my rockstar!!! - Jacqueline Ceniceros (Jiminy)
This season marks my one year anniversary with WAKA. In addition to the number of friends and memories I have gained, I have also added several colorful t-shirts to my wardrobe. There's a handful of great ideas to start your week out, and Monday Night Kickball is one of them. Here's to a great season! - Rio Caras (Your Mom)
Week one field photos. - Liza Maula (Your Mom)
Photos, animations, and even a short movie all courtesy of the magic that is Google Photos. Check out week one!
What's on Tap - Week 2
[ Schedule ]
- 6:30 PM
- Lot: Jiminy Kickit vs. Bed Bath & Your Mom (Ref Elite)
- Swamp: Misfits vs. 50 Shades of Panda (Ref KR4K)
- 7:30 PM
- Lot: Balls and Dolls vs. Elite Kickball Status (Ref Jiminy)
- Swamp: 50 Shade of Panda vs. Kicks R 4 Kidz (Ref Your Mom)
- LOTP
- Theme: Mustaches, Chops, Sideburns
- Photo: Puns
- Bar Game: 20 Questions
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