Event Coverage
KW Ball Breakers Wins at 12th Annual Los Gatos Bocce Ball Tournament
Congratulations to the KW Ball Breakers, champions of the 12th Annual Los Gatos-Saratoga District Bocce Ball Tournament! The team includes Ryan Nunnally, captain, and team members Javier Ruano, Ken Roberts, Joey Travis, Joseph Karakas, and Chuck Nunnally, with alternates Mark Miano and Dan Sullivan. Coldwell Banker Boccelicious Since 1906 came in second, with Jeff Bell, captain, and team members Brad Bell, Andy Meunier, Ben Meunier, Matt McCormick, and Chris Shaheen, with alternate Carol Abela.
The Ball Breakers were thrilled that they were able to defend the championship title, having won the last three years as well.
"We had another exciting tournament and are glad we were able to take home the trophy," said Nunnally. "We won by the skin of our teeth. There were definitely some tough competitors this year, and my hat goes off to them for how well they played."
Bell said, "We had a lot of fun at the Bocce Ball Tournament, proudly representing Coldwell Banker as Boccelicious Since 1906! As a relatively new team, we're thrilled to have taken second place—and after a tiebreaker no less—falling only to the reigning champs. It was a great day of friendly competition, laughter, and community spirit. We're proud to support the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® and its Charitable Foundation. Can't wait to roll again next year!"
Los Gatos-Saratoga District Chair Navneet Parmar said this year's turnout was a big success: "On behalf of our district, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the companies, teams, and individual members who participated in this year's Annual Bocce Tournament. Your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and community spirit made the event a tremendous success."
"This tournament wouldn't be possible without your support," she continued, "whether through sponsorship, participation or simply cheering from the sidelines. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, and new ones too, coming together to share in a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. We look forward to continuing this tradition and making next year's event even better. Until then, thank you once again for being an essential part of SILVAR. A special thanks to events director Jilka Pollack for all her help and support in making this event a success."
A total of eight teams played this year. In addition to the KW Ball Breakers and Coldwell Banker Boccelicious Since 1906, other worthy contending teams and their captains were: Montalvo Sons-a-Bocces, Ismar Maslic; eXp eXpectional Ballers, Tracey McNeely; Compass Rolling Realtors, Suzanne Yost; The Agency Red; Jeff Barnett; The Real Bocce Experts; Audrey Carlos Quiggins; and Sereno Bocce is for Closers; Mark Thomas.
Net proceeds from the event will go to the Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation.
The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.
The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
For further information, please email or call the SILVAR office at (408) 200-0100.