We now have just two games left in regular season play and the summer is literally flying by. It seems like the recent 4th of July celebrations were a year ago not just a few weeks ago. Hot and sweaty has been the weather and the level of play, with Round 3 reaching new heights of competition.

New Captain Barb Kutschinski and her Team, A Bocce Problem with resident Artist Nate Castillo, seasoned pro Michelle and the willowy Natalie Coates substituting for Jill Milliner leaped to second place in League standings by soundly defeating Funky Cold Pollinas. The FCPs Captain Jim and Deborah were joined by experts subs Kay Missin and Bobby Corso, but they just could not manage the points and remain tied in third place.

Balls were flying in game two between Dragon Ballz and Girls with Balls, but nature had her way as Girls with Balls Captain Lynne, Chris Cattich, Leslie and Carol Lingo couldn’t come up with more than a pair between them and lost 4 to 12 to Captain Conor with Clay, Jim Leon and substitutes Ru and Taylor teaming up to replace Carl Alderete.

The evenings final game was another blowout when Easy Rollers Captain Carla and Susie played pool, destroying every point opportunity of the East Coast Rollers with their ricochet play. With Teddy and Moshia’s incredible accuracy at the opposite end of the court, the East Coast Rollers Chris, Jack, Bobby and Rupert were absolutely stunned 13-5 Our next dinner theme for Round 4 will be Mediterranean Nights. Let me know what you can contribute and I will post it on this page.

Results Round 3

A Bocce Problem 12, Funky Cold Pollinas 9

Dragon Ballz 12, Girls with Balls 4

Easy Rollers 13, East Coast Cosmos 5

Standings

Dragon Ballz                     3-0

A Bocce Problem             2-1

Funky Cold Pollinas        1-2

Easy Rollers                     1-2

Girls with Balls                1-2

East Coast Rollers             1-2

Menu Mediterranean Nights

• Beef Shish Kabobs – Deborah & Chris
• Chicken Skewers – Clay
• Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion & Feta Salad- Mo & Michelle
• Arugula & Fig salad – Chris
• Fig and gorgonzola hors d’oeuvre – need volunteer, recipe posted on Campbell Bocce League website, under RECIPES
• Hummus and Pita chips – Carla
• Veggies with tzatziki – Leslie
• Meze Plate, olives, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts,stuffed grape leaves –need volunteer
• Dessert – Jill & Jamie
• Wine – need volunteer
• Beer – need volunteer
• Negronis & Americanos Cocktails- Chris & Jack

Get your beautiful Campbell Bocce League sweatshirts.The perfect addition for those nights when the games heat up, but the weather cools down. Heather grey traditional men’s crew neck sweatshirt in S, M, L, XL or XXL, We have to order by Friday at noon, for a very special price of $35.00 each. Runs true to size but for comparison Jack Campbell wears a Large, and I like the fit of a Medium.

Call or email me ASAP to place your order before Friday.

Round 2 was the  Game of Substitutes. The evening’s first game was nearly lost by Dragon Ballz when they were  unable to man the field against Captain Bobby and his East Coast Cosmos. Clay Lingo stepped in for delayed Captain Conor and craftily selected Moshia and Deborah as outstanding substitutes. So outstanding in fact then when Captain Conor arrived he wisely let Carl, Jim and Mo complete the game winning by a resounding 15-4 score.

Funky Cold Pollina’s also used two outstanding subs, Taylor and Kay Missin to barely carve out a win over Captain Carla and her Easy Rollers. The Easy Rollers had the addition of Chris Cattich for the night’s game, but even with regular’s Ted  and Moshia they succumbed 12 -11.

Finally, A Bocce Problem down three regular players,  a vacationing Captain Barb K, Jill Milliner and our own soon to be famous Artist Nate Castillo, enjoyed their first season win over Girls with Balls. A Bocce Problem benefited from substitutes Mary Alderete, and a hardworking Kay Missin and Moshia (playing in all three of the nights games) to defeat Lynne and her team, Chris C, Leslie and Carol Lingo. Final score 12-9

Results Round 2

Dragon Ballz 15, East Coast Cosmos 4

Funky Cold Pollinas 12, Easy Rollers 11

A Bocce Problem 12, Girls With Balls 9

Standings

Dragon Ballz                     2-0

Funky Cold Pollinas       1-1

A Bocce Problem            1-1

Girls With Balls               1-1

East Coast Cosmos        1-1

Easy Roller                         0-2

The theme for this Friday’s dinner is Fiesta Mexicana! First game will be 6:30 between Funky Cold Pollinas and A Bocce Problem.

• Chips- Barb, Susie
• Salsa, green, red, fire roasted- Michelle & Carol
• Guacamole- lots of guacamole! – Bobby, Michelle
• Grilled Adobo Chicken- Chris
• Chipotle Flank Steak- Chris
• Tortillas , corn 6″- Michelle
• Cheese, shredded or crumbled- Deborah & Barb
• Beans- Deborah
• Rice- Deborah
• Leslie’s corn, jicama and tomato salad- Leslie
• Mexican fruit popsicles- need volunteer
• Margaritas (just need Blanco or Reposado 100% Agave Tequila)- need volunteer
• Mexican Beer- need volunteer