Well the apple cart wasn’t upset, but  Carla and her Hot Rollers managed to steal a few shiny ones when they bruised the perfect record of Balls Deep last night. Captain Ted of BD was ably replaced by Clay Lingo who joined, Jack, Leslie and ace Jim Leon for a closely fought game against Captain Carla, Moshia, Jamie and Jim Woodcock. Woodcock and Moshia rolled some beautifully placed balls, managing to score and strategically block any opposition. Jack and Jim Leon attacked strongly for Balls Deep, but when the game ended it was still Cozzie & the Hot Rollers 12, Balls Deep 9.

Game of Throwns with captain Jill and Rupert anchoring the south end , got off to fast start against Captain Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters. BBB players Bobby and Nate by the second frame  were able to hold Jill & Rupert,  and with some unbelievable rolls by captain Barb and teammate June, the 3B’s quickly brought the score to near even 8-7. Finally Chris & Carol working the north end for GOT found their pace and chalked a few on the scoreboard. Final tally-Game of Throwns 12, Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters 7

Luck finally turned for Captain Chris Cattich and the Ball Breakers in the nights final game. Perhaps it was  the newly learned antipodean skills of Taylor Missin subbing for her Mom, or the impressive play of rookie Rich or even the brilliance of former 2014 Champions Michelle and Captain Chris but all in all, it was the night’s biggest upset. Erin Go Bocce moved down two places in League standings despite some of the most aggressive, inspirational and down right amazing  bocce rolls we have seen in our 5 years of history. No one who missed the pool shark accuracy of Carl Alderete will forget the night’s bank shots, stops shots or caroms. With Erin Go Bocce teammate Deborah rolling the ball like rolling on silk stockings, the two looked to be invincible. Yet somehow it  was not their night, eventually Captain Conor ably supported by Lori conceded defeat for their third time this year. At the conclusion of Round 4, Game 3,  it was Balls Deep 12 -Erin Go Bocce 8

With one round left in regular season play, its important to remember the top four teams will all have an equal chance at becoming the 2016 Champions. When the Win- Loss record is tied, placement is determined by Total Points Scored (TPS). Current standings with TPS are posted below.

Results Round 4

Cozzie and the Hot Rollers 12, Ball Deep 9

Game of Throwns 13, Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters 7

Ball Busters 12, Erin Go Bocce 8

Standings                                                                       TPS

Balls Deep                                                 3-1                 45

Cozzie and the Hot Rollers             3-1                 44

Game of Throwns                                2-2                 38

Ball Breakers                                          2-2                 33

Erin Go Bocce                                         1-3                 35

Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters                1-3                 24

Our Round 5 dinner theme will be Mediterranean Nights. First game is at 6:30 between third ranked Game of Throwns and second place Cozzie and the Hot Rollers.

• Veggies with Tzatziki- Lori
• Hummus & Pita chips – Lynne & Jim
• Olives, Pepperoncini, Artichoke hearts, stuffed Grape leaves- Deborah
• Shish kebobs- Chris
• Arugula & fig salad- Chris
• Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion and Feta salad- Carol & Clay
• couscous or Orzo salad- Leslie
• Baklava-need volunteer
• Negronis-Chris
• Wine- June & Rich