Summer Softcore Kickball at Ballard Boys & Girls Club T/TH

After watching Karen's performance in New Kicks on the Block's first game of the season, you would never of guessed she was a kickball rookie. Karen seemed to be on base every time up with her well placed kicks. On defense, she showed off her sure hands on a dangerous fly ball to the outfield, just like a veteran. Great game Karen and good luck the rest of the season!

Nothing was going to stop Catie Beck from giving her all on the diamond. Not even the fact that she had three kickball games to play on this evening, at two different locations. Catie provided stellar defense as she was aware of each and every scenario at hand. While teams expected her to bunt, she belted well placed grounders to the hot corner and caught the 3rd basemen off guarded on several occasions. So good and determined was Catie, you good see her blood, sweat and tear all over her jersey. Talk about wearing it on your sleeve...

Unstoppable. That is what Josh was on Tuesday night. First at-bat, 3 run homer. Second at-bat, 3 run homer. Third at-bat, 2 run triple. At the end of the night, Josh drove in 9 runs total. An unbelievable performance that no one will soon forget. Amazing game Josh!!

New Kicks surged to the lead early in the game with a big 5 run inning. It was Bryce that helped them maintain that lead though. With their opponents threatening, the kicker placed a ball well into center field. Bryce went back and made a Willie Mays style over the shoulder catch for the out to keep the lead safe for the New Kicks.

Michaela, normally a shy and quiet kickballer, made big noise on playoff night with some crafty kicks and a huge defensive play to end the game.
With a 2-run lead in balance and the tying run at the plate with a concrete club for a foot, she stood her ground as a Clint Dempsey-esque rip of a kick came barreling at her.
Not only did she make an attempt on it but she snared it with a true grit look on her face, saving the playoff hopes of the #1 seed, and ending the late comeback attempt of her opponents.
Great job Michaela!

Dan W was just one of the many superstars on New Kids on the Block. Dan stood out a little more than his teammates by kicking an epic grand slam down the first base line that landed on the base line. With his Dan was able to clear the bases that ensured his team the championship.