Yes, the good, the bad but the always memorable 6th ever Campbell Bocce League regular season concluded last Friday with Game 5. Post season now begins with the playoffs this Friday. There were few changes in the standings after Game 5, but there were some pretty intense games.

Captain Carla of Cozzie and the Hot Rollers took advantage of the absence of Captain Jill of Game of Throwns to conclusively defeat GOT regulars Barb, Travis and Clay with  substitute Jim Leon.  The Hot Rollers took to the court with their full complement of players, Bobbie, Gail, Rich and Kelly and chalked points near every frame to bump third place GOT down a peg. Final score Hot Rollers 12- GOT 5

The second match of the evening featured Captain Conor rejoicing as Deboccery finally won their first game of the season, narrowly defeating Labor Force in a fierce back and forth battle.  Deboccery ‘s regular players June and Conor held their end against Labor Force Campbell and Castillo. With Labor Force’s Captain Ted missing, it was up to Rupert & Jamie to roll against Deboccery substitutes Coates and Clay. DePhillips had his best game of the season, possibly of his career, as he rolled one amazing shot after another. Alas, though it was all to naught and the game ended Deboccery 13- Labor Force 10

First place Rolling Stones played against second place Holy Rollers in the nights final game. Truly another epic battle with the Stones’ Captain Cattich and Deborah holding the south end with aces Leslie and Leon securing the north. The Holy Rollers down by 2 points midway, battled onward with Captain Carol and Burke doing a great job to place the Rollers back on top. Sub Kelly joined Coates and assisted in securing several frames for the Rollers. Yet, when the dust settled the Stones emerged on top, 12 to 10.

Standings at conclusion of regular season play are:

This Friday the first game will begin at 6:30 between fifth place Labor Force and sixth place Deboccery for the Wooden Spoon.

Then the Holy Rollers will play Cozzie and the Hot Rollers, with the night’s final game between first place The Rolling Stones and fourth place Game of Throwns

The winners of  both these games will go on to the Championship on September 1. So all teams in first thru fourth place will have an equal shot at seeing their names engraved in perpetuity on the CBL Trophy.

Our theme will be Bocce Italiano and the menu is:

• Salami & Cheese- Kelly & Travis
• Olives- Carol
• Prosciutto & Melon- Lynne & Jim
• Figs with Gorgonzola- need volunteer
• Grilled Italian Sausage- Chris & Jack
• Hot Pasta- Kris
• Green Salad- Katie 
• White Bean Salad- Chris & Deborah
• Tomato with Mozzarella and Basil- Leslie
• Garlic Bread- Lori
• Italian Cookies- Jill & Jamie
• Beer- Conor
• Wine- need volunteer
• Pellegrino- need volunteer
• Aperol Spritz- Chris & Jack

 Please let me know what you can bring and I will post. Thank you.