Well, last Friday the dream was shattered for the playoff hopes of Captain June’s Mission Imbocceballs. This coming Friday August 22, we will see whose dreams are made.

First the standings. With formerly first place Bocce Bunch and second place Sons of Pitches losing their games they have ended respectively in second and third place and tied for a 3-2 season with Captain Jill’s What the Focce. The WTF’s despite missing Gail, played with regulars Scotty, Rich and Garrett and rolled over the Mission’s Pete, Leslie, Jen and Jack and secured a fouth place standing and a spot in the Playoffs.

The Pallino Crushers led by Captain Jamie, though missing rookie Hank, players Clay, Conor and Camille had their most outstanding performance of the season, truly crushing top ranked Bocce Bunch 12-7. Despite their terrific win, the Crushers remain in 6th place and will face off against Mission Imbocceball for the Wooden Spoon.

Finally with the surprising losses of the Bunch and the Sons, Rolling Thunder’s fourth season win earned them a 4-1 standing and First place at the end of regular season play. The Thunder’s Captain Bob will be leading Brooke, Chris, Tiffany and Karen into the Playoffs and a chance for a championship berth.

STANDINGS

Our next Game night is Friday August 22 at 6:00 pm for cocktails and hors with the night’s first match beginning promptly at 6:30pm featuring First Place Rolling Thunder playing Fourth Place What The Focce with the winner heading to the September Championship. That match will be followed by the playoff for the Wooden Spoon between Mission Imbocceball and the Pallino Crushers. Second Place Bocce Bunch will face off against Third Place Sons of Pitches in the final night’s match to determine who earns a Championship berth.

Our theme for the Playoffs is Mediterranean Nights and the menu is below. Please email me what you would like to bring and I will post. See you in one week!

Hummus & pita chips- Camille & Garrett

Veggies with Tzatziki – Tiffany & Pete

Meze Platter – Olives, Stuffed grape leaves, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini – Bob & Jen

Figs with Gorgonzola – Jill & Jamie

Shish kabobs, Beef & Chicken – Chris

Tomato, Cucumber & Feta salad – Lynne & Jim

Arugula & Fig salad (recipe on our website)

Zucchini Salad – June & Rich

Orzo salad – Leslie

Baklava – Kelly & Travis

CBL Negroni’s – Chris

Wine & Beer – LeAnne, Dianne

Our final regular season game is this Friday, and there is one match up you won’t want to miss. Game Two this Friday features 5th place Mission Imbocceball with Captain June Weaver, Pete, Leslie, Jen and Jack playing against Captain Jill’s 4th place What The Focce with Scotty, Gail, Garrett and Rich Weaver. If the Mission can squeak out a win over WTF, they will move into 4th place and retain the opportunity to play for a place in the Championships. If WTF wins they maintain their fourth place standing. Both teams have played brilliantly at times, but not consistently enough to predict a clear favorite, so this Friday we will see who will win and who is going to the Wooden Spoon game.

Remember the top four teams will roll into the Playoffs with Second place playing Third and First place playing Fourth place. The winners of those two matches will play for The Championship.

Our theme this Friday is Asian Luau and the weather should be ideal for that Hawaiian shirt you have stashed in the back of the closet. The menu is below, please let me know what you can bring and I will post.

Eggrolls- Jill & Jaime

Potstickers-  Clay

Ahi Tuna poke- 

Asian Ribs- Lynne & Jim

Teriyaki Chicken- .Chris & Jack

Fried Rice- Dianne

Tropical Fruit Salad- Cris McKenzie

Asian Salad- Leslie

Coconut Cupcakes-  Kelly

Wine- Gerda

Asian Beer – June & Rich

Pina Coladas- Chris & Jack