Remember when CBL games were a thrill a minute- hotly contested, no holds barred sporting competitions? Well Mis Amigos, last night’s third game in round three, between Cozzie & the Hot Rollers and Erin Go Bocce, was all that and more. With the night’s theme Mexican Fiesta and Ricky Martin blaring “Living in La Vida Loca”, the playing was hot, hot, hot!

The night opened cool and windy, with the first game between Cattich’s Ball Breakers and Jill and her Game of Throwns’ teammates, Carol, Rupert and Chris Coates. A quick 4 point lead by GOT was quickly shattered by Rich and Michelle (playing in her fist game of the season) with Captain Chris Cattich and his wisely chosen substitute Jim Leon (for Lynne Missin).  Rich and Michelle at the north end were consistent, shutting down Chris & Captain Jill to only a couple points after their early lead. Ru and Carol were hard pressed against the accuracy of partners Jim & Chris and just managed to close the BB lead slightly.  In the end, GOT succumbed with a  final score Ball Breakers 12- Game of Throwns 7

Ted and his Balls Deep teammates, Jack,  Jim Leon and Clay (subbing for Leslie) quickly took the court and faced off against Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters for game two. Barb and June ably manned the north end, while Bobby with the lovely Jessica ( Cattich’s plus one and first time sub) held the scoreboard end for 4B. June and Barb together had some truly inspired frames while Jessica and Bobby also earned their share of points, but it seemed Jack, Ted, Jim and Clay were channeling Shakira’s “Baby, This is perfection” as point after point was chalked on the board. The Balls Don’t Lie, final score Balls Deep 12- Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters 4

Game three was the night’s premier performance, a Lucha Libre without the masks and skintight outfits. The drama of the point by point battle was watched by all of CBL with Jamie’s volo tosses and Carl’s deadly accuracy offering some of the evenings highlights. Captain Carla, Mo and Jamie were ably assisted by Chris Cattich as he filled in for the missing Jim Woodcock. Not easily deterred Conor’s Erin Go Bocce teammates Deborah, Lori  and Carl played tag team, posting point after point. Of course never one to lay down, Captain Carla drove her team hard and unmasked Erin Go Bocce 12-9.

Interesting enough the evenings wins and losses did not result in any changes in the overall standings. There are two rounds to go and with 4 teams with matching  win-loss records, anything is possible.

Results Round 3

Ball Breakers 12, Game of Throwns 7

Balls Deep 12, Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters 4

Cozzie and the Hot Rollers 12, Erin Go Bocce 9

Standings

Balls Deep                                               3-0

Cozzie and the HotRollers             2-1

Erin Go Bocce                                       1-2

Game of Throwns                               1-2

Barbs Bocce Ball Busters                1-2

Ball Breakers                                          1-2

Our Round 4 dinner theme will be Take Me Out to the Ballgame. First game is at 6:30 between second ranked Cozzie and The Hot Rollers and first place Balls Deep. This could be a hot one folks!

• Popcorn- Lori
• Peanuts in the shell-Lynne & Jim
• Ruffle Chips and Onion dip-Carla
• Nachos- Michelle
• Hot dogs & buns- Chris
• Ketchup, mustard, relish- Chris
• Toppings, Onions, sauerkraut, hot peppers, grated cheddar-Jill & Jamie
• Chili-Deborah
• Old Fashioned Coleslaw-June & Rich
• Potato salad-Leslie 
• Ice Cream sandwiches-Carol Lingo
• Adult Lemonade-Chris
• Beer-need volunteer