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Sofa Kings 10vs. Super Heroes In Training 7

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:35:46 +0000

Sofa Kings 10vs. Super Heroes In Training 7
Sofa Kings were slightly short handed on the men’s side as Brooks Hall decided that education was way more important than his kickball teammates, Eric Bland was trying out for pep squad and Bill Czachorowski was stumbling up and down Route 1 somewhere between Jimmy’s and Hammerheads. Have no fear Sofa King fans, Bob Spring and ‘A-Rod’ Adam Hardt really stepped up their games in their absence. Adam did it offensively with a two run homerun while Bob covered the ENTIRE outfield. Heck, on some plays, he even covered the infield. I think it’s the red cleats. On the ladies side, Jessica K-a lot of letters-ski displayed her matrix-like moves as she dodged a bullet up the middle while she was on the mound and Nicole Burris did all kinds of scoring. For Super Heroes In Training, they are officially changing their name to Team Wendell. In his first at bat, he collected 2 RBI’s as he drilled a long shot to the wind tunnel in right field. In the next inning, Mike Clendaniel added a two run shot of his own. Carmen Eoppolo deserves some props for his running shoe string catch on a dying quail down the left field line. In a supporting role, Replacement Steve had a good night too

Sofa Kings tonight!

CitizenConnelly — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:53:46 +0000

Me and Mr. Smith after the loss to Kickballs in the Mouth

A game against Swift Kick in the Grass in a rematch of last season’s playoff game.
We won 7-6, off of my game-winning single in the bottom of the 7th. These guys were good and we’ll remember not to take them lightly like last time.

Should be a grand time, Sofa Kings record: 0-1 (1-1 with the scrimmage).

Sofa Kings start Kickball Season 2 tonight!

CitizenConnelly — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:09:33 +0000

Sofa King Bar Crawl

Tonight the Sofa Kings play at 6pm, at the Riverfront in the DSL Kickball Season 2 opener against 16 Ton Gunz. After a 5-1 and 1 season that took us to the Elite 8 in the playoffs we start fresh again tonight.

I’m really looking forward to seeing these guys, playing some kickball and having some fun.

Like any other season our family has changed, loosing a few and gaining a few, but all in all we’re going to be a tight group. We’re a family in kickball and in life and I utterly love these guys!

Cheers, raise your glasses high to what is going to be another great season!

Philled in tonight

CitizenConnelly — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:35:57 +0000

Thanks to the Phils half-off 400 level seats for following them on twitter, we’re going to see them tonight against the Blue Jays!
Hamels vs Romero…should be fun time, likely filled with hot dogs, expensive beer and rowdy Philly fans who don’t understand the incremental weight of the 161 other games they’ll play in.

Spring Training Game: Red Sox vs Tigers March 23rd

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:51:48 +0000

We took home the Championship!

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:17:25 +0000

Hot Dogs and Doughnuts took home
our first Roxie Division title ever!

Hot Dogs & Doughnuts

Watching the other game

Cheers

Me and Beth at Hooligans for post-game drinks and celebration

Debbi and Jayme post-game

Ready to play

CitizenConnelly — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:08:31 +0000

With just under 2 hours until tonight’s Dodgeball Playoff matchup, I’m stoked.
7pm, Highlands Elementary Hot Dogs & Doughnuts face Slingin Smack Rocks.
If we win the first game, we play for the championship against the winner of Logan House and Team Powerhouse.
I’m pumped and ready for the night…win or loose, its been a great season with these guys.

HD&D ADVANCE to the next round of DSL playoffs!

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:10:23 +0000

Hot Dogs & Doughnuts 7 vs. Team Awesome 6
Team Awesome showed up ready to play and took early control of the match. The powerful duo of Michelle and Megan got the Awesome ladies on the scoreboard first. Captain Kalai, Mike and Rich followed their lead and mowed down the HD&D men to keep the shut out intact. It continued that way for the next two games and the hopes for a play-off victory for HD&D were looking bleak as they were down 4-0. The ladies of HD&D earned the first W of the night for their squad in game 5. With our backs to the wall, we never gave up hope. Being down 6-2 and with every game being do or die, HD&D arose to the challenge. In what might be toted as the best comeback in DSL dodgeball history, HD&D came all the way back to tie it up 6-6. ‘Hambone’ Bill fired several shots that left some Awesome men requiring appointments with a fertility specialist and ‘Flamethrower’ Jess hurled the balls so hard that the gym walls were shaking. Then there was our MVP of the night, Janelle Biller. In game 13, she created her own luck with an amazing game winning catch between her knees. Sure, luck means a lot in dodgeball. Not having a good captain is bad luck. Good thing HD&D has Chris. Here’s to HD&D surviving to play another night of dodgeball under the excellent leadership skills of their fine captain, Chris Connelly. Most importantly, to Kalai and the rest of Team Awesome, you truly lived up to your team name in every sense. You proved that sports do not build character; rather, they reveal it. Thanks for a fun and spirited game.

Close game last night, so close…we tied.

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:34:37 +0000

Game Summery written by Debbi Lutes!

Hot Dogs & Doughnuts 7 vs. Ballz Across the Nose 7
Happy 25th Birthday Amanda Lovejoy!!!!
Each of these teams fought hard for their seven wins. Ballz Across the Nose captain Jesse Cyr perfected mediocrity, while teammates James and Nick picked up his slack as each of them battled back from being down to come back and earn wins for the Ballers.

Laura harnessed the power of her new brown hair as she had a great all around game.

HD&D were led by their captain Chris Connelly. In one game, he mowed down four ballers in rapid succession with a wicked side arm approach (which was AWESOME!).

It was war out there from Krumm but have no fear, he showed up for battle in his gold Nikes. On the court by herself, Gabbie West didn’t let the pressure get to her as she made two outstanding catches.

Typically, I don’t like to give myself a shout out, but I did have a pretty good game. Except for in the heat of the moment, I argued the umps call.

Hot Dogs and Doughnuts to continue ballicious reign tonight!

CitizenConnelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:39:59 +0000

I’m looking forward to another incredible night of dodgeball and fun with my guys. Thankfully this one is an early game (5:50) so I shouldn’t be out too late.
I really love this season, this crew, the fun, everything. We’ve been building this family for the past year and I couldn’t be more grateful for my guys, the friendships and bonds we’re building.
For the first time…ever, in my life, I’m really a part of something close. We mesh, playing together, drinking together, hanging out on non-dball nights. I really can’t trade these guys for anything in the world.
The family’s building, some coming in, likely some leaving…but the core stays and I love it.

First Week’s Warm Up game…showing promise

CitizenConnelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:13:59 +0000

From DSL.com

Hot Dogs & Doughnuts vs. Hooligan’s
This was a re-match of Season 1’s Roxie Division semi-final game. Hooligan’s was joined by Scott Mance, who is officially off the DL. Not only did he play well, he managed to avoid those walls which jump out in front of you and cause foot injuries during dodgeball games. Scott wasn’t the only Mance who had a good start to the second season. Jamie looked like Peter Le Fleur out there on the court. For Hot Dogs & Doughnuts, Krumm sported his Eagles green from head to toe. I think it brought him luck, as he dodged 5 straight balls from a crawl position. A shout out also needs to go to rookie Salmon for his dodging ability and overall court presence. For the Ladies, Lovejoy had an MVP performance. I guess dodging all those balls from Bob ‘The Total Package’ Spring during warm-ups helped to improve her game.

I like our team; I like our new guys. The new additions already mesh well with who we have and I really look forward to seeing us grow together as a team.