As Things Stand

Last Sunday's game was against the Dirty 1/2 Dozen (formerly known as 6 Point). They had just played and won the game before us and were all warmed up and limber. We were supposed to play at 1:45pm, but didn't get onto the court until more like 2:30pm.

We didn't have much of a warmup, but that's how the bocce cookie crumbles some times. In our first game we came out strong. Courtney and Melissa put us in a comfortable 4-0 lead. Gabe and Josh were not able to hold it, and the D1/2D answered us back with another 4 points in one round. We were not able to score any more points in that round and lost 4-7.

We came out stronger in the next two games. In the second one it was Courtney and Matt at one end and Gabe and William at the other. Everyone had some solid shots, and William played exceptionally well. Gabe made plays when we needed them. Courtney played well despite her nervousness about being back on the courts after so long. Matt played solidly and made some key rolls (Though no as consistently as I would like. I need more practice). In the third it was Matt and William and Melissa and Gabe. Again, Melissa played solidly and secured herself the Ballsy Award from the previous weeks winner Gabe.

We won the last two sets without letting the D1/2D score more than 2 points in each. It was a solid victory for Balls A' Plenty. Not only was I excited to see the enthusiasm we had but also how much each player had improved from the last year. We are well on our way to a successful season.



Now the league has the next weekend off. Two Sundays from now, we play our arch rivals. That's right, The Bocce Bots



Now, I don't have much to say about the Bots. They are very nice in person and outside the bocce court. But something about their courtside demeanor has always bothered me and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Something about them makes me want to beat them 7-0, over and over again. Now, they are a solid team. Last season they made it to the final game. I want to put them in their place early so they understand they have no shot of making it this year, as BAP is back on the scene.

In short, we need to practice. We have 2 weeks off and I am available to meet anyone at Union Hall when I'm able to. All you have to do is put it out there. Let's get some rolling in.

BAAAAAALLLLLLLSSSSSS AAAAAWWWWAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!

(Here is a little motivational video)