“On the Board First”

The Tipsies don’t have to cheer at being the first to score points anymore because they chalked up their first official win last Thursday. We’re talking match win here, not just game win. And of all teams to claim victory from, they beat Joanie Loves Bocce, talk about an upset. (And they were hehe). The Joanies hold a special place in the heart of every Tipsy as one of the teams that have been in the league since we rolled our first balls, and as the first team to support the team uniform movement. Knowing that this game was coming, the anticipation was building for weeks. With a court 1 assignment, the teams got to take over the barbecue and the pavilion, therefore, things got rowdy.  With a menu of delectable skewer, coolers full of ice cold beverages, and a crowd ready for action the game started off with the Tipsies striking first in the first game, but the lead did not last long. The Joanies upheld their reputation and pulled out the first game. However, a bit comfortable with their lead they were not ready for the excitement to come. The battle was fierce, the scoreboard teetered back and forth and the spectators were on the edge of their seats (or the sideboards actually - it was intimidating to roll in a tunnel of people lining the court). The screams of Moonshiner excitement from the two point frame to win the game drew the attention of all courts. The momentum continued into the third game. Both teams felt the pressure and rolled some amazing shots. To quote Tony “It could have been anyone’s game.” But this time, it was the Tipsies. Great job girls! And great game JLB!