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