Posted on: July 1st, 2019

This summer’s annual bocce tournament 2019 started out on a glorious Gold Hill summer day – until the rains and lightning came in just into the second semifinal. After a three-hour rain delay, play resumed with the last semifinal, followed by the exciting final match (still in the rain) between Dave and Anita Sturtz vs. Krista Malek and Dustin Geesaman. After a long seesaw match, the youngsters managed to pull ahead 12-11. But you have to win by two.

In the next giro, they had the closest ball when Dave fired his last ball down the left rail, changing everything and giving them a possible tie. But Krista had one ball left and fired her own cannon, creating so much chaos they ended up with three points to win 15-11.

Congratulations to the new champs, Krista and Dustin.

On another interesting note, 11 of the 32 contestants were previous champions, many more than once. NONE made it to the second round!

Thanks to all the participants and to those who helped out, and also provided such yummy munchies.

Bocce on!   Bear

p.s. If you want to join in future bocce fun, send your email address to Bear at: Lawrence.carlson@nullcolorado.edu and he will put you on the email list.