Distressful, disruptive and dramatic, Friday’s playoffs were anything but dull.

Distressful watching Captain Connor Pullman, our two-time league champion and his current roster of Erin Go Bocce get soundly defeated by Barb’s Bocce Ball Busters 12-8. Pullman will be joined by teammates Burke, Alderete and Garcia at the awards ceremony on September 2, as they climb the podium to accept the ignominious Wooden Spoon. Meanwhile Captain Barb and the rest of the BBB’s Nate, June and Bobby will watch in relief as their season ends saved by just 4 points.

Disruptive Ball Breakers led by Captain Chris Cattich jumped into the upcoming Championship match by destroying the hopes and plans of Captain Carla and the Hot Rollers 12-8.

What a ride the Ball Breakers have had this season. In last place after Round 2 with an absolutely dismal TPS of 9, Chris, Rich, Lynne and Michelle battled back winning every subsequent game to earn a playoff berth against number 2, Cozzie and The Hot Rollers. The last time these two teams faced off the Ball Breakers suffered a devastating loss 12 – 4. But this time was different, aided by substitutes Clay Lingo and Captain Conor, who perhaps stung by his mediocre performance earlier in the evening, showed the true brilliance of a two-time Campbell Bocce League Champion, assisting in the decisive victory.

Meanwhile, Carla also down two regulars, Moshia and Woodcock relied heavily on the skills of substitutes Nate and Clay. With one regular player Jamie Milliner, 2015’s Rookie of the Year, the quad rolled deep and long but couldn’t keep pace with Cattich’s Ball Breakers. Heartbreaking for Captain Carla who for the second year running as a new Captain has managed to get her teams so close to a championship.

Drama was the watchword of our final playoff game Friday. Captain Ted’s Balls Deep started strong with DeGiere and Campbell living up to expectations and hype nearly destroying Captain Jill’s Game of Throwns, with Chris, Carol and Rupert. At 8 points down and nothing on the board, GOT Captain Jill exclaimed “they’re f***ing shutting us out”! Finally Jill and Rupert chalked two points followed by an emotional four point casino rolled by Chris & Carol and closely examined by Balls Deep’s Leslie. Now only 4 points down GOT turned the pollina over to Ted and Jim Leon. With perfect accuracy and speed Ted and Jim pulled off the evenings second casino, ending the frame with an additional 4 points, winning the game 12-6 and launching Balls Deep into the 2016 Championship.

So Friday, September 2 it will be a pair of balls, Balls Deep and Ball Breakers rolling for the CBL 2016 League Champion.

The night will begin with Cozzie & The Hot Rollers playing Game of Throwns for 3rd and 4th place. This swan song for both teams will commence during Cocktails and Appetizers at 6:30pm. Then we will light the BBQ and thrown on the Ribeyes. We will keep an eye on the steaks and enjoy the rare opportunity to see two great teams Balls Deep and Ball Breakers battle for the right to clam the Teddy and have their names emblazoned on the Campbell Bocce League perpetual trophy.

RSVP to Chris 415.893.0153 or cmcoates@aol.com

Results Playoffs

Barbs Bocce Ball Busters 12, Erin Go Bocce 8

Ball Busters12, Cozzie & The Hot Rollers 8

Balls Deep 12, Game of Throwns 6

Menu “High Steaks”

• Ribeyes – Jack & Chris
• Twice Baked Potatoes – Deb & Chris
• Classic Green Salad- Carol
  
• Tomatoes with Basil – Lynne
• Cheese Plate  – Bobby
• Salami & Olives –Lori
• Chocolate Cupcakes– Leslie
• Champagne –June & Rich
• Red Wine – need volunteer