In English that translates to “the ball is in your court”, and the Rollmasters and Throwing Shade sure took the opportunity to rack up some extra points while they were in the court Friday night. Though it only takes 12 to win, they strategically placed as many extra points on the board as possible, giving them a true advantage in the standings.

Throwing Shade led by substitute Chris Cattich while Captain Travis was generously playing Uber Host to our English visitors Luke and Lucy, with Bob, Gerda and Irish sub Linda Pullman (yes, big sister to our Conor) eventually smashed Captain Clay’s Balls Out with Jack, Gail and Rich in the night’s second game, 15-8. Though it was closely fought until the 8 – 8 mark, some smart rolling and a fantastic four point final frame has given Throwing Shade the number one position in league standings.

Friday’s first game between Captain Jill’s Don’t Stop Ballieving and the Rollmasters led by Chris Cattich and June who stepped in for the vacationing Captain Karen set the tone for extra points. Again it was a very slow start as the Ballievers with Jen, Carla and substitute Charlie Darwin (yes another Brit you all remember, now mother of two) held their own against the aggressive Rollmasters Jamie, June, Chris and sub Jack Darwin (Charlie’s husband and father of the two). But with two former Championship winning Captains June & Chris steering the team, the Rollmasters racked up an impressive 14-7 win and a very strong third place standing.

Captain Kelly’s Ballbarians also ruled the court on Friday (no surprise with Kelly as captain), with Jim Woodcock and Chris Coates anchoring the south end along with Just Rolling into It’s substitute Conor and Lynne covering for Captain Dianne. Just Rolling Into had sub Taylor Missin and Leslie at the north end playing frames against the Ballbarians’ Kelly and Scotty. The Ballbarians got off to an early lead , but Lynne, Leslie, Taylor and Conor rallied strongly to a near tie at the 7 point mark. Kelly & Scott earned the game’s winning point and conclusion 12-7 for the Ballbarians.

STANDINGS

Our third Round is July 12 starting at 6pm for drinks and appetizers. Game 1 starts at 6:30 featuring Just Rolling Into It and Don’t Stop Ballieving. The Theme is Southern BBQ, please let me know what you can bring and I will post.

Round 3, Southern BBQ

Deviled Eggs- Cris

Southern Pimento Cheese and Crackers – Carla

Pickled Veggies- Chris

BBQ Chicken- Chris

Corn Bread- Jill & Jaime

Mac & Cheese  –Dianne 

Coleslaw- Jen & Bob

Squash casserole -need volunteer https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/old-school-squash-casserole-recipe

Watermelon- Tiffany & Pete

Pecan Pie Bars- need volunteer

Beer & Wine – need volunteers

Luxury Lemonade- Chris

Captain Travis has just pointed out that I have reported the score of the game his Throwing Shade played against Captain Jill’s Don’t Stop Ballieving incorrectly. Well apparently the board was marked wrong and It was actually Throwing Shade who triumphed over the Ballievers. Final outcome was 12- 8 Throwing Shade.

Updated standings are:

That’s Italian for it’s a matter of inches. 

Yes, our Bocce Italiano night was instantly off to a very competitive start as the tape measure appeared early in the first game between Clay’s “Balls Out” team with Jack Campbell, visitor Shannon and regular sub Pete Stahl. New Captain Dianne’s “Just Rolling into It” showed they hadn’t forgotten anything from last season when Leslie, Lynne and substitute Taylor Missin got hot early in the  game and decisively beat Balls Out 11-4.

The night’s second game between “Don’t Stop Ballieving” with Captain Jill, Jen and substitutes Tiffany (having handed off Maverick to daddy Pete) and guest Shannon battled back and forth, one point at a time with Captain Travis’ “Throwing Shade” with teammates Jim Leon and Bob Meier and sub Gerda. Though very close, the Ballievers eased ahead of the Shades winning 12-8. Despite the loss, at the game’s end Captain Travis recognizing true potential wisely tapped substitute Gerda to become a permanent player for the Shades.

As the weather cooled the Rollmasters took the court with Jim Leon subbing for Captain Karen and regulars Chris Cattich, Jamie and sub Bob. They faced off against captain Kelly Simmons’ Ballbarians, with their full roster of Scotty, Jim Woodcock and Chris Coates. The Ballbarians took an early lead, but Rollmasters came back strong to a near tie mid game, finally some terrific rolling by Kelly and Scotty had the Ballbarians leap ahead to close out the game at 12-8.

Final note to Captains, the game ends when the first team makes 12 points. However it is possible to score even more points, if you still have a few balls left to roll. Remember, it can be a decisive factor as League standings are based on both games won AND total points scored (TPS).
Please plan on arriving about 6pm this Friday for drinks and appetizers. The first game starts promptly at 6:30pm between Don’t Stop Ballieving and Rollmasters. Just in case you forgot, I have attached our team roster below, plus our first round standings.
This week’s theme is Viva la Mexico

Round 2 Viva La Mexico

Tortillas – June & Rich

Carne Asada – Chris

Chicken- Chris

Refried beans – Carla

Shredded Cheese – June & Rich

Mexican rice-Gail

Chips, salsas -Gerda

Guacamole – Kelly & Travis

Watermelon with Tajin -Lynne

Shrimp served cold  – need volunteer

Ina Garten’s Fiesta Corn & Avocado Salad- Jill & Jaime

Margaritas- Chris

Mexican beer – need volunteer

Mexican popsicles – Leslie