R&B nabs top seed for Jack Benny playoffs

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The Sonoma Valley Men’s Recreational Basketball’s Jack Benny (39-and-over) Sunday Night League is nearing the playoffs which start the week after Easter.

R&B Custom Builders (11-2) has clinched the top seed and at least a share of the league title. Heffernan Insurance Brokers (9-4) is in second, Murphy’s Irish Pub (8-5) is in third, followed by a hot Patt’s Copy World (7-6). Valley of the Moon Winery (3-10), and Valley of the Moon Fire (1-12) make up the final two spots.

March 11

Murphy’s Irish Pub 76, VOM Fire 44

Scoring: Murphy’s - Kiah Ginsberg 24 (five treys), Ryan Tunheim 18, Rich Tunheim 14, Gary Newman 13, Eric Jorgensen 6, Steve Mellinger 2, John Malinkowski 1. VOM Fire - Pat Dudy 14 (four treys), Jeremy Branconi 14 (four treys), Jason Campbell 11 (three treys), Joe Kirkwood 2, David Iniquez 2

R&B Custom Builders 66, VOM Winery 58

Scoring: R&B - Jesse Long 20, Al Martinson 19 (five treys), John Oyarzun 11, Carlo Ligotti 7, Kimone Davison 6, Chris Nufo 3. VOM Winery - Christian Kjeldsen 24, Andre 9, Dave MacDonald 6, Ralph Evans 6, Ed Conroy 5, Dave Corkhill 4, John Scheilien 2, Scott L 2.

Patt’s Copy World 76, Heffernan Insurance Brokers 56

Scoring: Patts - Dave Studdert 25, Chris Meaders 19, Ryan McMillan 14, SG Ellison 10, Sal Chavez 8. Heff - Kevin Jaggie 26, Devin Ajax 15 (three treys), Steve Matuszak 7,Brian Stephenson 6, Pete Ahern 2.

March 4

Patt’s Copy World 79, VOM Winery 62

Scoring: Patt’s - Dave Studdert 28 (three treys), Max Franks 25, Ryan McMillan 11, Bill Utenehzer 10, SG Ellison 4, Ollie Hoban 2. VOM Winery - Andre 20 (six treys), Christian Kjeldsen 13, Ralph Evans 12, Will Bomar 7, Dave Corkhill 4, Scott L. 4, Dave Corkhill 4

Heffernan Insurance Brokers 58, Murphy’s Irish Pub 50

Scoring: Heff - Nick Haley 18 (five treys), Pete Ahern 13, Joe Neely 10, Devin Ajax 8, Steve Matuszak 4, Gus Halter 4. Murphy’s - Ryan Tunheim 17, Gary Newman 13, Kiah Ginsberg 10, Steve Mellinger 5, John Malinkowski 3, Rich Tunheim 2

R&B Custom Builders 68, VOM Fire 34

Scoring: R&B - Jesse Long 20 (three treys), Chris Nufo 12, Dan Egnew 10, Carlo Ligotti 10, Al Martinson 6, John Oyarzun 4. VOM Fire - Jason Campbell 13 (three treys), James Molinar 9, Joe Kirkwood 5, Jesse Trujillo 4, Jeremy Branconi 3.

Feb. 25:

Patt’s Copy World 57, Murphy’s Irish Pub 38

Scoring: Patt’s - Dave Studdert 25, Manny Ciccetti 13, Ryan McMillan 11, Ollie Hoban 8. Murphy’s - Ryan Tunheim 16, Kiah Ginsberg 14, Rich Tunheim 4, Ray 2, John Malinkowski 2.

R&B Custom Builders 68, Heffernan Insurance Brokers 52

Scoring: R&B - Dan Egnew 26 (three treys), Chris Nufo 15, Carlo Ligotti 12 (four treys), Al Martinson 8, Danny Dwyer 7. Heffernan - Brian Stephenson 12, Joe Neely 10, Clem Moore 10, Gus Halter 8, Pete Ahern 6, Steve Matuszak 6.

VOM Winery 56, VOM Fire 38

Scoring: VOM Winery - Dave Corkhill 20, Christian Kjeldsen 16, John Scheilien 11, Ralph Evans 7, Bill Silva 2. VOM Fire - Jeremy Branconi 15, Jesse Trujillo 9, Corey Decker 6, Jason Campbell 6, Joe Kirkwood 2.

Feb. 11:

Patt’s Copy World 67, VOM Fire 43

Scoring: Patts - Chris Meaders 18, Ryan McMillan 18, Manny Ciccetti 9, Mark Fidler 8, Ollie Hoban 8, Bill Utenehzer 4, SG Ellison 2. VOM Fire - Chris Rossi 18 (three treys), Jeremy Branconi 12 (four treys), Greg 7, Joe Kirkwood 4, Jesse Trujillo 2.

Murphy’s Irish Pub 78, R&B Custom Builders 76 (OT)

Scoring: Murphy’s - Gary Newman 22, Kiah Ginsberg 20 (three treys), Ryan Tunheim 15, Beni Comma 10, John Malinkowski 6, Eric Jorgensen 5. R&B - Chris Nufo 33 (six treys), Dan Egnew 27 (four reys), Al Martinson 9, Carlo Ligotti 8, Kimone Davison 3.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers 61, VOM Winery 59

Scoring: Heff - Kevin Jaggie 21, Nick Haley 17, Joe Neely 16 (three treys), Steve Matuszak 4, Pete Ahern 3. VOM Winery - Christian Kjeldsen 20, Will Bomar 13 (four treys), John Schelien 7, Dave MacDonald 6, Bill Silva 4, Ralph Evans 4, Dave Corkhill 2, Ed Conroy 1.

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