Nancy Drew and the Pardy Boyz Kickball Season Preview

This Saturday Nancy Drew & The Pardy Boyz will return to the kicking diamond for another Spring season of WAKA kickball. After a surprising final four finish last season that sent shockwaves through the kickball community, NB+PB looks to build on that success.

It has been a roller coaster offseason for the Pardy Boyz. A season ending injury has sidelined one of the top catchers from last year and many others announced that they would not be returning this season. However, some of the key players from last seasons final four team are returning to the club. A uniform change was also announced at a press conference over the winter and merchandise sales have been through the roof as fans look to get outfitted in their favorite replica Superfudge t-shirts.

Many young, new players will be donning the gray this season including this blogs very own Harriet the Spy. The ND+PD are going to need big production out of these new members if they hope to replicate last seasons success. It is unknown at this time which of the young rookies will stand out and which are more suited to be playing AA ball down in Richmond.

The infield looks to be solid this year as 3 of the 4 golden hands winning infielders return to duty. With the loss of last years shortstop however the Pardy Boyz will be looking for new blood to fill that very key role.

In the outfield it is a mix of key veterans and new rookies anxious to prove themselves. Anchoring the outfield this season is Superfudge who will be looking to adjust to a new position after serving as a utility player last season. Ramona Quimby returns to her familiar position in right field bringing much needed experience and wisdom to that slot.

At the mound and behind the plate the loss of workhorse Maniac McGee will put the pressure on Harold and his Purple Crayon to give big innings to the Pardy Boyz. Also with possible new catcher Harriet The Spy behind the plate, it could very well cause for some early season communication problems between pitcher and catcher.

At the flipcup table things are looking poor for Nancy Drew and the Pardy Boyz. With most of last years consistent flipcup players leaving it leaves a big question mark on the ability of ND+PB to field a competitive team at the table. We can only hope that a new star will rise from the bottom and bring honor upon the ND+PB name. Otherwise it may be an embarrassing year for the boyz in gray at the table.

All in all it looks to be an interesting and certainly unpredictable year for your Nancy Drew and the Pardy Boyz team. Will last years veteran players be able to inspire the new crop of young and hungry rookies? Will the loss of almost the entire flipcup team be too mucg to overcome? These questions and more will be answered this Saturday at the National Mall with a 1:30 first pitch time. Come see your hometown team in action!