Round 1 of Campbell Bocce League was played like an All Star mid-season showcase for the league’s top players. It certainly wasn’t the slow tentative rolling we have witnessed in previous season openers. Accompanied by ballpark franks, popcorn, peanuts and plenty of beer it was a fine night to start our seventh season. A surprise appearance by 2014’s Captain Courageous John Costa and his talented offspring certainly added to the evenings fun and very competitive play.

Game 1 ran overtime as Lord of The Rolls and Sausage Rollers strategically blocked extra point opportunities and limited scoring in each frame to an absolute minimum. Sausage Rollers led by Captain Rupert DePhillips narrowly clinched the win,  11- 8.

The Incrediballs with newbie Captain June Weaver did not have as much luck through a protracted and carefully measured scoring battle against Jamie Milliners M$ney Balls. Game 2 was truly dominated by M$ney Ball player Lynne Missin who showed outstanding accuracy and perseverance despite or perhaps inspired by several glasses of Carl’s finest bubbly. Final Score M$ney Balls 11 – Incrediballs 6.

Captain Carla may have finally put together her dream team. As Game 3 progressed her Hot Rollers were down a disappointing 6 points to The Honor Rollers led by seasoned Captain Carol Lingo. However with Jack Campbell, Nate and substitute Johnny Costa, The Hot Rollers rallied to victory 12-8.

Tomorrow Round 2 begins at 6:30 with Cozzie and the Hot Rollers facing off against The Incrediballs. Our theme is Bocce Italiano, and the proposed menu is:

• Salami & Cheese- Lynne & Jim
• Olives, Pepperoncini, Artichoke Hearts, etc.- (antipasto platter)-Cris
• Prosciutto & Melon- Cris
• Figs with Gorgonzola- need volunteer
• Grilled Italian Sausage- Chris & Jack
• Onions & Peppers- Chris & Jack
• Hot Pasta- Michelle & Mo
• Green Salad- Leslie
• White Bean Salad- Jill & Jamie
• Tomato with Mozzarella and Basil- Carol & Clay
• Garlic Bread- June & Rich
• Italian Cookies- Jill & Jamie
• Beer- Cris
• Wine-need volunteer
• Champagne- Carl
• Pellegrino- Kelly & Travis
• Aperol Spritz- Jack & Chris