diff --git a/mesh_bot.py b/mesh_bot.py
index 9534adc..7694c66 100755
--- a/mesh_bot.py
+++ b/mesh_bot.py
@@ -1950,7 +1950,6 @@ async def start_rx():
     
     if my_settings.logMetaStats:
         logger.debug("System: Logging Metadata Stats Enabled, leaderboard")
-        loadLeaderboard()
     
     if my_settings.enableSMTP:
         if my_settings.enableImap:
@@ -1983,6 +1982,7 @@ async def start_rx():
 
 
 # Initialize game trackers
+loadLeaderboard()
 gameTrackers = [
     (dwPlayerTracker, "DopeWars", handleDopeWars),
     (lemonadeTracker, "LemonadeStand", handleLemonade),
diff --git a/pong_bot.py b/pong_bot.py
index cc0eec1..2ab26e7 100755
--- a/pong_bot.py
+++ b/pong_bot.py
@@ -516,6 +516,9 @@ async def start_rx():
         await asyncio.sleep(0.5)
         pass
 
+# Load the leaderboard data
+loadLeaderboard()
+
 # Hello World 
 async def main():
     tasks = []