The rhythmic clack of rolling balls and the echo of measuring calls filled the courts at the American Sons of Columbus as the 2026 men’s bocce league wrapped up another lively season. For many in the Northeast, the league at 2415 Independence Ave. is a weekly social ritual—part sport and part community gathering—where longtime friendships are anchored in Italian-American tradition.
When the final frames were played on Thursday, April 16, one team cemented their status as a local dynasty. The Four Horsemen—John Liberto, Joe Mazzeffe, Frank Pisciotta Jr., and Louie Pisciotta—captured their third consecutive league championship, riding a wave of momentum to finish at the top of a competitive field. They were followed by second-place finishers Breaka U Balls, with La Dolce Vita and Lucky 13 taking third and fourth place, respectively.
