Champions Pallino Pals team, from left to right, John Krapf, Michelle Kembitzky, Bernie Kembitzky, Beth Wilson, Mike Elliot, and Scott Wilson. Teammate not pictured: Bonnie Elliot.
Runners-Up Bocce Bombers team, from left to right, Kim Bartnikowski, Ron Bartnikowski, Jim Spiegel, Jean Elaine Parfet, Trich Heilman, Sherry Barto, Dan Heilman, and Russ Barto
Marty Knezovich, SBRBC Competition Director
The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Bocce Club Summer League playoff matches were played on Aug. 26 and 27. Only the top eight teams out of a field of 16 teams qualified for the playoffs. The Pallino Pals team, captain Bernie Kembitzky, edged out the Bocce Bombers team, captain Russ Barto, for the championship. The Fall League starts Oct. 6. Team registration started Sept. 15. If you’re interested in playing bocce, an “Introduction to Bocce” session is open and free to any SBR resident on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, go to the SBR Bocce website at sbrbocce.club.