July 30th Game Summary

The sun wasn't the only thing heating-up up the fields last night - the BJs were ON FIRE!

We played Kickin Balls-n-Takin' Names - who kinda seemed like an amateur team (except the one inning they scored 8 runs). Anyway, we decided to show 'em a thing or two about playing kickball, so we had a couple real nice double plays and a couple other "bump-set" catches (that's what I call them anyway). Those are when one player tries to catch the ball and ends-up missing BUT bumps it up into the air so a different player can get to it and catch it. Kinda like volleyball.

Kudos to Molly, Scott, Craig and Michelle for some great plays in the infield - you guys ROCK!

Also just a quick thanks to our umps from Balls of Glory. Those guys know how to ump a kickball game!

Oh yeah...we won by the way. 11-8. Way to go BJs!

See you next week @ 7:15, field #7 again. Looks like we play "The Moose Horns." Hmmm...we'll let that name speak for itself...

July 23rd Game Summary

Well...it was a cold, windy, cloudy, rainy evening at the fields last night, and the Big Johnsons showed that they had a little rust to shake off their game.

We played another veteran team, KWSN. They definitely knew what they were doing. They struck first, but we fought back right away. It was a back and forth battle 'til the end when they kicked 3 girls back to back to load the bases for a guy. For those of you who don't know - that's against the rules.

Anywhoo - that was enough to get them the winning run. So the BJs started off the season with a heartbreaking loss, but we'll shake it off for next week. I pity the team we play next week...for they shall certainly be subject to our full kickball-esque wrath! (BTW, it looks like we'll play Kickin Balls-n-Takin' Names next week.)

See you there!

Giddy 'up Johnsons!

It's that time of year already? Where did the last 10 months go? Who cares - it's time to play KICKBALL!

We kicked-off pre-season with some 12oz. curls at Billy Frogs (our sponsor) last night. Coach Craig handed-out schedules (if you need one, click on the "2008 Season Schedule" link in the right column...yeah, right over there ->->) and went over the roster.

We welcomed Lindsey's sister Amy to the team and Captain "Big" Johnson himself told us about some "Erik guy" that is joining us full-time this season to replace Jesse who retired after last season (we'll miss you Jess!). Continuing with sad news....Lori blew-out her knee playing soccer, so she won't be able to play this season. She promised to be there every game to cheer us on, though!

The rest of the regulars are back - Mark, Sarah, Craig, Julie, Lindsey, Molly, Scott, Steve, Michelle and Dave. We have a new sub, Bryan who will be filling-in when necessary.

Craig & Julie were instructed to watch Dodgeball ASAP as they missed all the stupid references and quotes. When they said "Do we have to?" The response was "...do I have to drink my own urine?" "Probably not." (If you don't get it - WATCH DODGEBALL NOW!).

Alright - enough. Our first game is next Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:15 field #8 at the McCart fields. Yup - McCart - back where it all began :-)

See you there....and don't forget to bring your game with you!