Quikky's 2004

After a depressing loss to Asset Acceptance that ended an impressive run during last half of the season, the former IDS is back for another summer in the Coed Division I-A at Softball World on Friday nights. This year's roster is comprised of Coach Nick, Nick's Older Sister, Michael Galioto, Kevin Hotchkiss, Joy Visnjic-Flaherty, Mike Ladoszka, Jay Zadzilka, and new additions Jaclyn Decore, Janet Pawlowski, Nikki Oppman, Adam Gercak, and Deena Gercak.

Last season the rookie team experienced many highs and lows. The season began with a dismal 0-5 start but ended with a flourishing 10-3 run in the remaining 13 games of the season.

After the first 5 games, strategy and talent fell into place allowing the young team to accomplish all of its inaugural season goals but one. These goals included: being a competitive force to recon with, the overwhelming desire to beat their rivals R&B and Computer Quest, and to make a strong run for the season and tournament trophies.

IDS swept R&B 3-0 on the season, gained respect in the league by leaving the high caliber Titans Thunderstruck 31-11, finished 7-2 and only one game out of first during the second half of the season, and was only one game away from obtaining the tournament trophy. The only goal IDS left unaccomplished was that they failed to defeat their bitter rival Computer Quest.

This year's team, sponsored by Quikky's the popular IDS hangout last season, looks to finish the job. Quikky's hunger to beat their arch rival Computer Quest may be left unfed if Computer Quest is reluctant to return this season, but their thirst for the championship trophy is still yearning to be quenched.

With 85% of the team returning this season with an impressive year under their belt, the expectations and aspirations run high.

The sophomore season of the new dynasty which unites Coach Nick and father Michael Galioto together for another season, may mark an end to Michael Galioto's 33 year softball run due to his ailing herniated disks.