There are good games, there are exciting games, there are even extremely competitive games. All these and more and we have witnessed on the Campbell Bocce grounds, but until Friday’s playoffs we have never seen such a shocker as the night’s final matchup. It began as expected with undefeated first place M$ney Balls quickly posting 4 points in just two frames against fourth place Incrediballs. Then Incrediballs’ Captain June Weaver with cohort Michelle Smith anchoring the north end against MB stars Corso and Missin managed a single point bringing relief that at least there wouldn’t be an embarrassing shutout. Inspired by their teammates, Clay Lingo and Rich Weaver matched that point with one of their own by out rolling M$ney Balls Captain Jamie and ace Kelly Simmons. Missin quickly began her characteristic march up and down the court following every ball as it was tossed exhorting her MB teammates to put down their forks and roll. With Coates on the sideline for Incrediballs pointing out placements and distance, the battle was on. Tape measures were called, chalk marks were struck and as the dust finally settled it was Rich Weaver’s final roll of the evening that resulted in a tremendous, unexpected triumph The Incrediballs 12- M$ney Balls 8. The Incrediballs are in the Championship!

Cozzie & The Hot Rollers led by the ever competitive Carla knew that the winner of their matchup against Sausage Rollers would advance to the Championships. Inspired by the challenge the third place Hot Rollers quickly deflated second place Sausage Rollers hopes for a championship berth. Sausage Rollers DePhillips, Lusher and Mo were assisted by sub Travis but just managed to limp to a disappointing 4 points while sorely missing stalwarts Alderete and Pullman. Congrats to Cozzie and the Hot Rollers, Captain Carla, Jack Campbell, Nate Castillo, substitute LeAnne Groshong, and Gail Gilbert you are in the Championship!

The Wooden Spoon will be awarded as is our custom to the Campbell Bocce League Team who have placed last. After a spirited game Lords of The Rolls will be this years recipient having been defeated by the Honor Rollers 12-7.

And while he lives, he wields the boasted prize
Whose value all can feel, the weak, the wise;
Displays in triumph his distinguish’d boon,
The solid honours of the Wooden Spoon^[4]:98

Fridays Championships will begin September 7 at 6:30pm with a game between M$ney Balls and Sausage Rollers for third and fourth place. Then the premier event will kick off with Cozzie and The Hot Rollers facing off against The Incrediballs. We will wrap up with our award ceremony and group photos.

Our menu for  September 7 is below, please let me know what you can bring and I will post. Most importantly for this evening I must have RSVPs.

Championship – High Steaks

• Cheese & Cracker – Michelle & Mo
• Veggies & dip – Cris Mackenzie
• Salami platter – Lynne & Jim   
• Mixed Olives – Cris Mackenzie
• Ribeye steaks – Chris & Jack
• Twice Baked Potato – Chris & Jack
• Classic Green Salad – Carol & Clay  
• Spinach Gratin – Leslie deGiere         
• Summer Tomatoes & Basil – June & Rich   
• Brownies or Cupcakes – Jill & Jamie
• Wine – need volunteers  
• Champagne – need volunteers     
• Beer – need volunteers