Who will be singing, “We Are the Champions” in three weeks?

Queen June and her remarkable Chewbocce team of Jim Leon, Lynne Missin (and her two time substitute Kay Missin), with the always consistent Moisha Smith? Yes, truly a remarkable achievement, Chewbocce is undefeated walking into this Friday’s Playoffs.

A quick primer on Friday’s Playoffs. Standings are determined first by the win-loss record, and in case of a tie then by Total Points Scored (TPS). The night will begin with  the 5th and 6th place teams playing for the Wooden Spoon, the ignominious trophy awarded to the loser. Then 2nd place plays 3rd place with the winner advancing to the Championship. The final match of the night will be between 1st and 4th place, again with the winner moving into the Championship.

STANDINGS

Our theme will be Mediterranean Nights. Please let me know what you can contribute for the evening’s menu.

• Hummus & pita chips – Jill & Jamie
• Veggies with Tsatki – Karen & Brooke
• Falafel Platter- Michelle & Mo
• Meze Platter – Olives, Stuffed grape leaves, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini- Weavers
• Baked Figs with Gorgonzola- Chris
• Shish kabobs, Beef & Chicken- Jack & Chris
• Tomato, Cucumber & Feta salad – Clay
• Arugula & Fig salad- Jack & Chris
• Orzo salad-Leslie
• Baklava – Chris
• CBL Negroni’s- Chris & Jack

Campbell Bocce League returns to Campbell World this Friday after our mid-season break. It will be our final match of regular season, and with four of the six teams sporting an identical 2-2 win-loss record, its truly a toss up to see who will end up in the Playoffs and who will be competing the following week for the Wooden Spoon.

The destiny of only two teams is assured. June Weaver’s undefeated Chewbocce team of Jim Leon, Lynne Missin and Moshia Smith will be competing in the Playoffs in first position. Even if the unthinkable should occur, a loss this week will still leave them with a 4-1 record, something that no other team can touch.

And sadly La Bocce Vita despite a spectacular effort each week, and a tremendous Total Points Score (TPS) of 42 bettered only by first place Chewbocce, will inevitably be competing for the Wooden Spoon during the Playoffs. La Bocce Vita’s Captain Michelle’s team of Jim Woodcock, Leanne and Chris Coates have lost every game to date but only by 1 or at most 2 points. So even with a win Friday their Win-Loss record will be bettered by every other team.

A word about Round 4, though the play was as competitive and spirited as ever, their was one remarkable roll that I must describe. Substitute KC playing for La Bocce Vita against Fugetabocce rolled the final ball of the fifth frame, pushing Fugetabocce out of scoring position and landing his red bocce alongside the pallina just a few mere inches from the wall. Though Captain Conor’s Fugetabocce went on to squeeze out the win 12-11, we all agreed game ball goes to KC Hunt!

STANDINGS

This Friday our theme will be Asian Luau. Game 1 is at 6:30 between Luke Skyroller and La Bocce Vita. Please let me know what you an bring and I will post.

• Eggrolls – Cris
• Potstickers – Clay
• Maui Onion potato chips & dip – Lynne & Jim
• Asian Ribs – Chris & Jack
• Teriyaki Chicken – Chris & Jack
• Fried Rice – LeAnne
• Tropical Fruit Salad – Weavers
• Crazy Asian Salad – Leslie
• Coconut cupcakes – Kelly & Travis
• Asian Beer – Nate
• Wine – Lynne & Jim
• Pina Coladas – Chris & Jack