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28 To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 The Step Saver/ The Observer Friday, October 4, 2013 Our Athletes Membrino: 2013 SK Light points champion From page 36 ing. With minor adjustments, Membrino climbed up to third place at the start of his heat race to earn a seventh place finish in the 20-lap feature. They fixed a stearing issue in the practice rounds, made a few slight adjustments in the heat race, but Membrino needed to finish at least three spots ahead of Chase Dowling to catch up in the standings on the final race. Membrino said that he felt good about his chances at the starting line of the feature race. “Winning the race was my only objective,” he said. “I knew that the points would take care of themselves. I had a ton of people there to support me. My grandfather made his first appearance at the track this year, along with a bunch of family members and a ton of my friends. There were probably around 20 people just at our pit before the race started, let alone all the other family and friends that were in the stands for the race.” From the drop of the green flag, Membrino had his hands full. Going into Turn 3, the car in front of him made a three-wide move and tangled up into a melee right in front of Membrino. Luckily, he saw it unfold. Membrino squared his front bumper with the tangle ahead, stood on the gas, and pushed through it to claim fourth place as the caution flag fell. On the restart, it became a two-man race with Membrino and Tyler Hines as caution flags began to fall on the group behind them like a parade at the United Nations. Hines and Membrino survived the multiple restarts, including a 20-minute cleanup on lap 13 that cooled the tires before the final push to the finish. Suddenly, Membrino’s steering issues returned. “There was just something I wasn’t liking with the right rear tire,” he said. “The car wasn’t sliding or pushing. It just felt like it wanted to take the wall down off the corners, but it was actually better with longer green flag laps than it was on restarts. So when it was time to go back to green with seven laps to go, with cooler tires and speedy dry all over the track, I didn’t know what to expect.” He was able to hold onto the lead as Hines continued to challenge him from behind. With two laps remaining, the two were locked in a dogfight at the front of the pack. Membrino protected the bottom of the track to try to force him to pass him on the top, and the gamble paid off. Hines tried to pass him on the right. The two raced sideby-side into the final two turns, but Membrino pulled away at the end to win by half a length. “It was one heck of a race, and one heck of a win—not an easy one by any means,” Membrino said. “Tyler kept me on my toes. He’s a hockey player and those guys go all out, so I knew he wasn’t going to make it easy on me.” It wasn’t until Dowling pulled up alongside him and flashed the thumbs-up sign that Membrino realized that he’d regained the points title. Dowling finished fifth overall. Membrino captured the checkered flag. When the dust settled, Membrino scored the points victory by a slim, four point margin. “It was just pandemonium from there. All those people that were at our pit earlier were all around me screaming, cheering, clapping, and throwing water all around,” he said. “It was unreal…It just overwhelmed me. I thought to myself, ‘All this for me?’ It’s a feeling I can’t describe, but I wish everyone could experience just once.” Although the Stafford season is finished, Membrino still has one more race before he hangs up his gloves. He’s currently ranked fifth in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Division III national standings, and he’s ranked second in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series state standings. Now, Membrino will try to improve his overall rankings with a final regional race. “While we don’t know what lies ahead of us for next year just yet, we have one more stop in our schedule this year,” he said. “We’re going to try and wrap the year up with another win at the World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson International Speedway on October 19.” For now, Membrino will celebrate his victory with his local sponsors: Equipment Services, CWPM, Richards Corporation, TD Homers, Napa Valley Auto Supply, Jay Pahl Auto, Steve Greer, JMW Construction, Embroidery Works, and Membrino Electric. To comment on this story or to contact sports writer John Goralski, email him at jgoralski@ southingtonobserver.com. Scoreboard From page 26 Southington 2 (Overtime) Friday, Sept. 27 At Southington Farmington 1 1/1 — 3 Southington 1 1/0 — 2 First half—1, Lauren Zazzaro, SHS, 26:22; 2, Jenny Bruzik (Caroline Berkowski), FHS, 16:39. Second half—3, Joan Bosma, FHS, 20:30; 4, Gaby Baker, SHS, 3:33. Overtime—5, Rachel Andreanna, FHS, 1:09. Shots—FHS, 11. SHS, 6. Saves—Emily Hogan, FHS, 4; Val Szmurlo, SHS, 8. Corners—FHS, 6. SHS, 10. Records—FHS, 6-0. SHS, 1-4- 0-1. Girls Soccer Southington 0, Simsbury 0 (Overtime) Tuesday, Sept. 24 At Simsbury Southington 0 0/0 — 0 Simsbury 0 0/0 — 0 First half—no scoring. Second half—no scoring. First overtime—no scoring. Second overtime—no scoring. Shots—SoHS, 9. SiHS, 16. Saves—Margaret Mellitt and Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 9. Carly Heintz, SiHS, 3. Corners—SoHS, 3. SiHS, 6. Records—SoHS, 2-3-1 (1-3-1). SiHS, 3-2-2 (2-2-2). Newington 1, Southington 0 Friday, Sept. 27 At Newington Southington 0 0 — 0 Newington 1 0 — 1 First half—1, Madison Lewicki, NHS, 30 mins. Second half—no scoring. Shots—SHS, 3. NHS, 19. Saves—Margaret Mellitt and Janelle Mangassarian, SHS, 16. Abby Benner, NHS, 3. Corners—none. Records—SHS, 2-4-1 (1-4-1). NHS, 5-2 (4-2). Girls Swimming Southington 93, Manchester 82 Tuesday, Sept. 24 At Manchester 200 med relay—1, SHS (Aly Schroeder, Aly Baribault, Sam Sagnella, Laurel Dean), 2:05.13; 2, MHS; 3, SHS. 200 free—1, Rosie Mendynski, MHS, 2:07.5; 2, Marisa Matthews, SHS; 3, Bailey Potter, SHS; 4, Ashley Christensen, SHS; 5, Sam Valentine, MHS. 200 IM—1, Dean, SHS, 2:27.7; 2, Alex Sanchez, MHS; 3, Kristen Loose, SHS; 4, Sagnella, SHS; 5, Rachel Morris, MHS. 50 free—1, Schroeder, SHS, 28.32; 2, Jorgia Wittaker, MHS; 3, Bethany Greenlaw, SHS; 4, Lexi Segueira, MHS; 5, Joy Blanchet, SHS. 100 fly—1, Mendynski, MHS, 1:06.66; 2, Sagnella, SHS; 3, Loose, SHS; 4, Baribault, SHS; 5, Brenna Crockwell, MHS. 100 free—1, Matthews, SHS, 59.82; 2, Whittaker, MHS; 3, Kerry Buchanon, SHS; 4, Christensen, SHS; 5, Taylor McCoy, MHS. 500 free—1, Schroeder, SHS, 6:03.7; 2, Potter, SHS; 3, Sam Valentine, MHS; 4, Sheriden Meek, MHS; 5, Shannan Hill, MHS. 200 free relay—1, SHS (Matthews, Loose, Greenlaw, Baribault), 1:52.07; 2, MHS; 3, SHS (Tia Jones, Jen Monte, Becca Tsangarides, Sagnella). 100 back— exhibition. 100 breast—exhibition. 400 free relay—exhibition. Record—SHS, 3-1. Stafford Motor Speedway SK Light Division Carquest Fall Final Saturday, Sept. 28 20 Laps at Stafford Motor Speedway Race 18 of 18 1, Tony Membrino, Jr., CWPM/ Equipment Services, Cadillac; 2, Tyler Hines, Hines Motorsports, Chevrolet; 3, Glenn Griswold, Kimmer Racing, Chevrolet; 4, Bob Charland, Shark Cycle, Pontiac; 5, Chase Dowling, S&S Asphalt Paving, Chevrolet; 6, Ronnie Williams, Advice One, Chevrolet; 7, Jay Goff, Goff Motorsports, Chevrolet; 8, Joey Ferrigno, Brothers Pool, Oldsmobile; 9, Rich Hammann, Tolland NAPA, Chevrolet; 10, Dave Nordman, Shark Cycle, Chevrolet; 11, Dylan Campbell, Campbell Racing, Chevrolet; 12, Wesley Prucker, Prucker Motorsports, Chevrolet; 13, Pete Lopuch, Lopuch Motorsports, Chevrolet; 14, Fred Nees, Jr., LaJoie’s Scrap Metal, Chevrolet; 15, Nick Salva, D&D Autoworks, Chevrolet; 16, Dylan Menditto, Darrin’s Electrical Services, Chevrolet; 17, Tony Santangelo, Jake’s Way Burgers, Chevrolet; 18, Payton Henry, Johnson Motorsports, Chevrolet; 19, Robert Palmer, Palmer Motorsports, Chevrolet; 20, Jason LaFayette, CT Hometown Realty, Chevrolet; 21, Rick Dyer, Dyer Racing, Pontiac; 22, Todd Douillard, Flamingo Motorsports, Ford; 23, Geoff Boisjolie, Industrial Heating Systems, Chevrolet; 24, Troy Talman, Digital Federal Credit Union, Chevrolet. SK Light Final Standings Effective Saturday, Sept. 28 Driver Pts +/- 1, Tony Membrino, Jr. 780 — 2, Chase Dowling 776 -4 3, Troy Talman 678 -102 4, Jay Goff 670 -110 5, Bob Charland 648 -132 6, Ronnie Williams 642 -138 7, Joey Ferrigno 596 -184 8, Payton Henry 552 -228 9, Rich Hammann 552 -228 10, Dylan Menditto 536 -244 11, Glenn Griswold 502 -278 12, Tyler Hines 480 -300 13, Geoff Boisjolie 430 -350 14, Wesley Prucker 374 -406 15, Dylan Campbell 368 -412 16, Fred Nees, Jr. 366 -414 17, Rick Williams 312 -468 18, Todd Douillard 306 -474 19, Tony Santangelo 212 -568 20, Jason Lafayette 206 -574 21, Pete Lopuch 148 -632 22, Rick Dyer 136 -644 23, Cam McDermott 130 -650 24, Shayne Prucker 120 -660 25, Nick Salva 118 -662 26, Rit Dulac 102 -678 27, Mike Parolo 80 -700 28, Robert Palmer 78 -702 29, John Studley 46 -734 30, Dave Nordman 32 -748 31, Victoria Bergenty 24 -756 *50 points are awarded for first place, and points decrease by 2 points per position. • Call to Compare! • WHY PAY MORE? 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Friday, October 4, 2013 The Step Saver/ The Observer To advertise, call (860) 628-9645 APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES All races are sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA and the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce. Forms are available for pre-registration (by Sept. 27) at the YMCA membership desk or online at www.sccymca.org. All pre-registered applicants receive a free t-shirt. Plenty of refreshments for athletes with music on the course. Race day registration from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. Babysitting is available at the YMCA (need to pre-register). Pre-race packages will be available on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the YMCA. Contact: Southington YMCA, (860) 621- 8737. 5 MILE ROAD RACE—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on Columbus Blvd. Race divisions: 10 to 15; 16 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; 80 & over. Awards will be presented for the first Southington male and femal (Dave Gworek Memorial Award) and the first SHS soccer player (Chris Sanchez Memorial Award). Cost is $20 ($25 on race day). 5K ROAD RACE—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., beginning on Columbus Blvd. Sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA and the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce. Race divisions: 6 to 7; 8 to 10; 11 to 13; 14 to 16; 17 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 to 79; 80 & over. Cost is $20 ($25 on race day). 2 MILE WALK—Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m., on the Southington rail trail. Cost is $10 ($15 on race day). LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS—Sunday, Oct. 6, immediately following the road race, at the Town Green. Variety of kids races run around the town green. Cost is $10 ($15 on race day). MUSIC ON THE COURSE— Interested in providing music on the course for the athletes? Contact John Myers at the YMCA for details. Special Notice about the 2013 Apple Harvest Road Race The Southington Police department will have several officers at strategic intersections of the course and the YMCA will supply over 60 other course volunteers to support these efforts. Residents living or traveling in and around the race course can expect some delays and/or detours on Sunday, Oct. 8. • The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Columbus Blvd (near the town green). • All runners continue through Berlin Ave. intersection. • All runners go left at the intersection of Berlin Avenue and Berlin Street • At Berlin and Pleasant Street: 5K runners take a left onto Pleasant Street 5 mile runners continue on Berlin Street • (5 mile) Runners take a left onto North Stone Gate. • (5 mile) Right onto Old State Road. • (5 mile) Left onto East Street. • (5 mile) Left onto Spring Lake Road. • (5 mile) Right onto Pleasant Street. • All runners take a left onto Woodruff Street. • All runners take a right onto Berlin Avenue • All runners take a right onto Main Street toward the finish line. Flyers will be distributed to residents along the course. Additional lawn signs will be put on the course informing drivers of upcoming race and race in progress. For questions, contact John Myers, (860) 919-1193. FUNDRAISERS BLUE KNIGHTS AT TD HOMERS—Wednesdays at TD Homer’s Sports Grill, Queen Street. Mention that you would like to support Southington Athletics. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the entire Southington High School Athletic Program. PAVERS FOR POSTERITY (BLUE KNIGHT BRICKS)— The Turf Committee is offering an opportunity to purchase bricks to help defray costs for the artificial turf field at Southington High School. Bricks cost $125 and can be engraved with three lines of type (14 characters per line). Bricks will be displayed as part of a walkway and patio at the entrance to the turf field complex. Bricks can be purchased at the Southington Chamber of Commerce, the Parks & Rec Department, or at the Southington High School Athletic Department. SOUTHINGTON UNITED (BOYS SOCCER)—Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., at Fontana Field during the varsity boys soccer game against Windsor. Cost is $5 per person and proceeds will benefit the United Way of Southington. Fans are also asked to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Southington Community Services Food Pantry. PINK NIGHT (FOOTBALL)— Friday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., at Fontana Field. The Blue Knights will be holding their ‘Pink Night’ fundraiser during the varsity football game against New Britain. Proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness. TOURNAMENTS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT—Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 a.m.-7:30 a.m. registration with an 8 a.m. shotgun start, at Hawks Landing CC. Cost is $90 and includes continental breakfast lunch buffet, and awards. Cost is $40 for buffet with no golf. Sponsorships ($75) are available. Contact: Pete Montana, (860) 757-3118 or (860) 634-4258. SOUTHINGTON YMCA Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Community Deadline for Display Advertising is now Fridays by 2pm Sports Calendar YMCA Membership Services Desk at (860) 628-5597 or on-line at www. southingtoncheshireymca.org. OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOPENIA FITNESS CLASSES—Southington Community YMCA is offering classes for people with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. Classes are for all fitness levels and help improve balance, build strength, and lengthen the spine. Classes follow the Meeks Method, a safe and effective method which emphasizes the reversal of postural change. YMCA trainers work in conjunction with Community Physical Therapy. Early afternoon, evening, and weekend classes are available. For more information, please call Janice Freeman, (860) 628-5597, ext 368. PRESCHOOL & YOUTH GYMNASTICS—For children ages 16 months and up in a state-of-the-art facility located at 26 Putnam Place, Plantsville. The programs are designed to enhance the child’s strength, flexibility, hand eye coordination, and social and listening skills. The YMCA also offers a competitive gymnastics program where participants compete in YMCA and USAG meets.YMCA instructors encourage and support children and serve as positive role models. Contact: Nancy Bauman, (203) 272-7688. PARKS & REC Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Parks & Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. To learn more check out the activity schedule at www.southington.org. SOUTHINGTON YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION—Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., or Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Derynoski Elementary School. The program is open to Southington boys (grades 3-12) and Southington girls (grades 3-8). Cost is $60 per player ($125 family maximum). Any player who is a member of a team that is sanctioned by the CIAC is ineligible to play in the Youth Basketball League. MISCELLANEOUS SHS INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & SENIOR GOLD CARD PASSES—Available at the SHS Athletic office, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family passes for regular season contests cost $110 and includes immediate family members for boys/girls volleyball, football with the exception of the Thanksgiving game, boys/girls basketball, wrestling, and night baseball. Individual passes cost $45 ($30 for students). Senior gold cards are free for Southington residents ages 62 and over and are good for all regular season home games. Those who already have gold cards do not need new ones. Contact: SHS Athletic Office, (860) 628-3229 x 425. SOUTHINGTON SPORTS PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Visit Us at www.stepsaver.com 29 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER—Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville. The Southington Sports Hall of Fame will induct 10 athletes, one coach, one press member, two teams, and a posthumous member into the Class of 2013. Inductees include Athletes include Ernie Blue (Basketball), Kristy Dougan (Gymnastics, Diving), Ryan Glasper (Football, Basketball), Paige Kopcza (Softball), Scott Mackie (Baseball), Megan McNicholas (Soccer, Basketball, Softball), Scott Otis (Football, Track), Michael Ryan (Cross-Country, Track, NFL Trainer), Brian Solomon (Wrestling), Joseph Testa (Soccer), Coach Bob Wittneben (Wrestling), former sports writer and radio announcer Jim Senich, the 1978 SHS wrestling team, and the 2005 SHS gymnastics team. Cost is $50. Contact: Jim Verderame, (860) 621-1841. THE SPEEDWAY LINE REPORT WITH GARY DANKO—Mondays, 6 p.m.-7:00 p.m., April-November, on WATR 1320 or on-line at www.speedwaylinereport.com. The call-in radio show focuses on the world of auto racing with in-studio guests. Southington’s Gary Danko leads the discussion and provides results from local tracks and periodic vintage historical shows. Call-ins: (203) 757-1320. If you would like to your event announced in The Observer, please e-mail information to jgoralski@southingtonobserver.com. The Observer reserves the right to edit for content and space. Announcements ◆ Transportation Recreational Vehicles ◆ Merchandise Real Estate for Rent ◆ Real Estate for Sale Service Directory Place Your Classified Ad NOW With Our Online Order Taking Feature
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