BEVERLY HILLS, MICHIGAN – Something about Beverly Hills brings out the best in each of our cornholers. Every time Bushie hosts the competition level seems to be up a few levels. Maybe it’s the great music. Or maybe it’s environment, the Augusta National of cornhole that is Bushie’s backyard. Whatever the case, cornhole in Beverly Hills is a helluva time and last night was no different with 9 of 17 games decided by 6 points or less, including 5 of those games decided by 4 points or less.

For the first time since week 1, the top player of the night did not come from either JG or Nick. Both of those guys had a solid 4 week run as the weekly Big Man on Campus. But that title rests with Barker and Mike for week 6, as each guy went 6-3.

Mike showed his versatility by averaging 18.8 points per game and grabbing 2 foot snags (most of the night). Mike also teamed with Joe in game 6 to take down Nick and Steve 21-20, in what was the best game of the night. Mike also still holds the best individual round of the season, as he is the only player to record a cornhole on all 4 throws (done in week 4). Mike’s 6-3 record improves him to 15-13 overall, good for a 6th place tie with Tony.

Barker averaged a ridiculous 19.0 points per game (best of the night) and an even more impressive +5.1 scoring differential. He made a run at Mike’s best round in Game 9 by holing 3 of his 4 throws, including holing 2 bags on one throw…he knocked one in, he didn’t throw 2 at once. 🙂

Barker was 6-1 before ending the night on a 2 game losing streak. His 6-3 record takes him back to .500 overall on the season, which is good for an 8th place tie.

When a player as good as Barker is hanging on to that last spot in the Cornhole Draft Lottery, it should highlight how competitive this league is. Bring your A-game every week or you’ll find yourself on the wrong end of things really quickly.

Nick found that out the hard way. He finished a respectable 5-4, but wasn’t up to his usual standards last night. Despite a sub par night, Nick still sits in second place overall.

Joey V. had a strong night, going 3-3 overall with had 3 monster wins. Of the 5 games decided by 4 points or less, Joe was on the winning end in 3 of them. We already mentioned the highlight of the night in game 6, but in game 11 Joe teamed with Nick to take down Barker and me, 21-18. It was dark, the flood lights were squarely on Joe as his team was down big and he needed to rise to the occasion. Joe’s family member may be up for Supreme Court of Michigan election, but Joe’s big nut sack decided to run for cornhole president on this turn. He holed 3 of his 4 throws against Barker to win 21-18.

But, there’s an old saying in Tennessee – I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee, too – it says, fool me once, shame on…shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again. Barker and I didn’t get fooled again, winning the rematch, 21-14.

Bushie shed his “Kim” cloak and went 3-7 on the night. He was involved in several close losses, and was much better last night than in week 4. He also showed off some sexy new Spartan boards.

Steve made his season debut, and although he went 4-9, it’s very clear he’s got game. The lefty had the most total points on the night and had the 4th best scoring differential of all players at only -0.9. The 4-9 record is not indicative of the player Steve is. He’s a sleeping cornhole giant.

Thanks again to Bushie for hosting.