The tape measure was out in our very first round of the season. Never have we begun a season with such highly competitive matches, with players keenly anxious to place the ball perfectly, to squeeze every point from any opportunity, to battle fiercely  maintaining a lead or gaining the advantage.

A Game of Inches

Chewbocce led by last year’s Championship Captain June Weaver defeated Captain Conor’s Fugetabocce 12 to 2.  The score certainly didn’t reflect some precise rolling by Fugetabocce’s own Barb K and Travis. Nonetheless, Jim Leon, Lynne and an extremely accurate Mo, assured Chewbocce won with a wide margin.

The evening’s second game featured Luke Skyroller winning by a 4 points against Jamie Milliners’ Bocce Bunch. Skyroller’s Captain Nate along with his teammates Leslie, Bobby & Rich Weaver fought a protracted battle against Bocce Bunch’s Jill, Carla and Chris Cattich finally winning 12-8.

Balls of Steel captured the win in the nights final game, coming from behind to defeat La Bocce Vita 13-10. LBV was severely heckled at both court ends with captain Ted of BOS putting last year’s Substitute of the Year Leanne off her normally accurate game, while Balls of Steels Rupert & Clay successfully dented Jim Woodcock’s deadly aim. With Jack Campbell strategically allowing the visiting Luke Darwin to substitute, Balls of Steel racked up the points and the win.

Round 2 begins Friday June 28 at 6:30 with Balls of Steel facing off against Bocce Bunch. Our theme is Bocce Italiano and the menu will be

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