Author: Joe

Last nights game against the Terror Squad was so much fun. I’m really bummed that we lost in overtime, but was still very proud of how many of our teammates had stepped up last . Geoff and Jared really played a lot better last night.

Our girls played very well last night, winning the majority of their games. It was great to watch them truly dominate most of the night.

Our guys started a little slow, but as the night went on began to play better and win some matches. At one point we were up 7-5 but the Terror Squad went on a little tear and we found ourselves down 8-7 with a must win by our guys to force an overtime.

I sat out the last name, my groin injury was really starting to burn up a bit (weird, but that’s the best way to explain it) and my shoulder was beginning to show some signs of fatigue (yes I’m an old broken down man). Even with all the pressure they won the match and forced an overtime.

Overtime is 3 co-ed matches, with at least one girl per team. Our squad for the first game involved most of our hot players on the night. The first overtime game was pretty tough, there were some hard throws all around, and some catches for our side as well. As soon as I saw their last guy think about pickup up a ball a released a good hard throw and knew he was out before it left my hand.

Unfortunately the Terror Squad did go on to win the next 2 overtime matches and take the game. In the 3rd overtime match, when we were both down to 3 a team, a threw a pretty solid throw but the opponent just made a very solid and clutch catch. It was low and fast, and I’d of thrown it that way again and taken my chances, but he stepped up and held on. I felt bad at that point, not only was I out we down to 2 players, but they now had 4 strong and would go on to win.

A great competitive night. A little too much whining and yelling at the poor ref at times for my taste, but still a lot of fun overall.

This week we played the Banzai Executioners again. They won our last encounter and we were hoping to get a win this time around.

Before the game, the Commissioner asked me if I would mind having another girl on the Honey Badgers. Thankfully I said yes, as Jen turned out to possess the ability to throw like a boy.

Our girls played all their games against a 4 man roster, and they played very well. Legitimately taking a couple of games from the guys. One game in particular was pretty amazing to watch. They just simply beat up their guys for that one game in a fairly dominate fashion. So proud of them

Our guys on the other hand weren’t as sharp last night. Our first match was great. Everyone felt good and seemed to play very well, easily taking the first match. Then we fell into an now too typical drought, losing several matches in a row.

I can’t seem to pinpoint on why we’re not winning, I guess the other teams are just better at this point. Losing aside, I have been seeing a lot of improvement from many of our players.

I still think that we’re almost to the point where we can start to have the little breaks go our way in a game. With the addition of Jen to a vastly improved girls team, I also feel as though we should be able to beat any girl roster now too.

Though the Honey Badgers did walk away with another loss last night to the Terror Squad, there were definitely some highlights in last nights game. Many little plays just didn’t go our way at teams. If we can start to get those to go our way, we should be able to start winning some games.

By far the highlight of the night was Dustin single handedly taking out the Terror Squad in a systematic and almost cruel fashion. Never before have I seen a lone dodgeball player pick of 3 opponents with 3 consecutive throws in under 30 seconds. It was truly a beautiful thing to behold.

Our girls really played well overall too. The improvement that they’re showing week after week is great to see. Once we get a full healthy roster back, I do think our girls can and will beat the other teams girls. I’m really impressed by their teamwork.

I personally had a pretty poor night. Really hoping to get healthy soon so that I can get back to how I was playing a few weeks back. An opponent who should never be able to beat me running to the line was able to get the ball to begin way before I was. I really do have to go to the doctor and get my groin injury checked out.

Our guys played ok with some standout play at times, but we really ought to be able to handle their guys better. I really thought that we matched up well with their guys, but just didn’t execute or make the routine plays.

I thought that Geoff and Jared really showed some improvement tonight. I saw a lot more confidence in their throws and overall play. Just waiting for the entire team to click one week. We can play better and I really hope that we start to soon.