This Friday we will see the conclusion to an unusual 2021 Campbell Bocce League Season. We are foregoing a playoff round given the late start to the season and moving straight to the Championship. There will be two games played, the first game at 6:30 between third and fourth place and at 8:00 the Championship game will be played between first and second. Place is determined by the standings after five games of our regular season, first by win- loss record, then by TPS (Total Points Scored).

The first game will be played at 6:30 pm between the Ru Barbs captained by June Weaver with Jaime, Gail, and Rich and the Ru Ollerz with Captain Conor Pullman Jim Woodcock, and substitutes. This game will determine Third Place.

Facing off in the Championship are first place Rumba with Captain Chris Cattich, Karen, Kelly & Blake playing Clay Lingo’s second place High Rullers with LeAnne, Travis and Chris Coates.

Following the conclusion to the Championship Game there will be a short awards ceremony. The menu for this Friday is High Stakes. Please let me know what you can bring and I will post. And Captains I absolutely need a head count, please contact your teammates and let me know who will or and will not be attending by Thursday noon.

HIGH STEAKS

• Deviled Eggs – June & Rich

• Cheese platter – Lynne & Cris

• Charcuterie platter– Leslie

• Veggies & Dip – Gail

• Ribeye Steaks- Chris & Jack

• Twice baked potato- Chris & Jack

• Summer Tomatoes with Basil – Karen & Brooke

• Green Salad – LeAnne

• Gin & Tonics – Chris & Jack

• Cupcakes  – Kelly & Travis

• Wine – need volunteer, please someone bring Pinot Grigio for my husband!

This coming Friday September 10 we play again for the final round of our regular season. This fifth and final round determines which teams will play for the Championship and who will be awarded the Wooden Spoon.

Currently leading with a 3-1 record and 45 TPS are Clay Lingo’s High Rullers, with LeAnne, Travis and Chris Coates, and in second place with a 3-1 and 44 TPS are Chris Cattich’s Rumba with Karen, Kelly & rookie phenom Blake Smith. Both these teams will face off next Friday in the night’s second game. The winner is guaranteed a Championship berth, but the loser may or may not get the same chance. It all depends on June Weaver’s Ru Barbs, also with a 3-1 record but only 41 TPS. If the Ru Barbs with Jamie Milliner, Gail Gilbert and Rich Weaver win their match Friday they will have a 4-1 record and a well earned place in the Championship.

Just a heads up, the Championship and Award ceremony will be September 24.

Next Friday kicks off at 6:30 with the first game between Ru Morse and Ru Ollerz. Our theme will be Asian Luau, so please let me know what you can bring and I will post. No beer needed this week, we’re floating in suds.

• Eggrolls – need volunteer

• Potstickers – Gail

• Maui Onion potato chips & dip – June & Rich

• Asian Ribs – Chris & Jack

• Fried Rice – LeAnne

• Tropical Fruit Salad – need volunteer

• Crazy Asian Salad – Leslie

• Coconut cupcakes – Karen & Brooke

• Wine – need volunteer

• Pina Coladas – Chris & Jack

Yes, there will be Bocce this Friday, September3! And next Friday, too. This is the only time we will be playing on back to back Fridays.

Round 3 turned our Bocce League upside down with each and every team who lost in Round 2, winning in Round 3. It also shook up the standings just a bit. Without a playoff round this year every point scored will absolutely make a difference as to who plays for the Championship. Remember it’s your win-loss record AND your TPS (Total Points Scored) that determine place.

Standings after Round 3

First game is at 6:30 between Ru Ollerz and Rumba. The weather looks to be a bit cooler with some clouds, so don’t forget your CBL sweatshirts.

The theme will be Southern BBQ. Please let me know what you can bring and I will post.

• Deviled Eggs- need volunteer

• Southern Pimento Cheese and Crackers – need volunteer

• Pickled Veggies – Chris

• BBQ Chicken – Chris

• Corn Bread – LeAnne

• Mac & Cheese – Brooke & Karen

• Coleslaw- June & Rich

• Watermelon – Clay

• Peach Crumble Bars – Leslie

• Beer & Wine – Kelly & Travis, Lynne, Blake

• Spiked Sweet Tea- Chris