KRC golf rounds top week’s action, horseshoes, too

Along with regular weekly golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, the men’s senior club championship and men’s handicap club championship matches are taking place.

The men’s handicap club championship moved this past week into the third round. John Cassese, Dale Hudson, Vince Mercadante and Mike Selby advanced to the fourth round with match-play victories.

In senior men’s handicap match-play action, Vince Mercadante, Ron Robinson, Gino DiClemente and Ken Rickett all advanced into the fourth round.

Regular golf action ended March 7 with the members teaming up in a nine-hole, two-best-balls-of-foursome match. The team of Joyce Brown, Jerry Brown, Sue Little and Bill Melvin combined on a 5-under-par 27. One shot back in second place were Penny Auch, Nel Bergstrom, Carl Voyles and Earl Huntzinger.

The men played an 18-hole, two-best-balls-of-foursome match March 6. The team of Dave Kruger, Neal Hammer, Carl Voyles and Bob Elliott combined on a 190-under-par 109 to seize a seven-shot victory. The team of Bill Gallagher, Dan Hayes and the Proxy brothers were alone in second at 116, while Al Kaiser, Wade Ladue and Jim Helgeson finished up at 119 for third place.

The Key Royale women took the course March 5 for a nine-hole, individual-low-gross match. Jen Holmes and Helen Pollack took first place in Flight A with 8-over-par 40. Sue Chrisiansen took first place in Flight B with a 43, while Sue Wheeler’s 46 and Markie Ksiazek’s 49 earned them first place in Flights C and D respectively.

Pollack and Marcia Helgeson took low-net honors in Flight A, each with 4-under-par 28. Tootie Wagner and Jean Holmes were a shot back in second, while Judy Christensen was alone in third with a 2-under-par 30.

Sue Christensen grabbed first place in Flight B with a 5-under-par 27, two shots ahead of second-place finisher Joyce Brown. Margrit Layh carded a 2-under-par 30 to finish in third place.

Sue Wheeler’s 3-under-par 29 gave her first place in Flight C by one stroke over Wila Barkley. Marty Clark and Kathy Porter tied for third place at even par.

Ksiazek’s 5-unde- par 27 was good for first place in Flight D. Sharon Conlon was alone in second with a 3-under-par 29 and Judy Hanson, Margaret Schuler and Marcia O’Brien tied for third, all at 1-under-par 31.

The men played a nine-hole, modified-Stableford or quota points match March 5. Jim Shepard, Ed Dailey, John Holcomb, Mike Ross and Gary Risner all finished in first place at plus 4. The team of Gary Alvord, Gary Risner, Bill Eichhorn and Gerry Schwartzbaugh won the team competition at plus 4.

The men played a nine-hole, best-balls-of-foursome match March 4. Dick Eichhorn and Bill Eichhorn, bolstered by the Proxy brothers, combined on a 12-under-par 20 to take first place.

The team of Pete Weir, Dave Kruger and Barry Anderson were one shot back in second place, while John Sagert, Bob Landgren, Art Hibbs and Al Kaiser were alone in third at 9-under-par 23.

The men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net golf match March 3. Bob Elliott grabbed first place with a 1-under-par 63. Dale Hudson was alone in second place with an even-par 64, while Carl Voyles and Vince Mercadante tied for third place at 1-over-par 65.

Horseshoe matches

Five teams advanced to the knockout round during March 9 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. Tom Anderton and Kim Kleiner defeated Bob Palmer and Leo Hutton 21-13 in the first match, while Hank Huyghe and Dom Livedoti eased past Gene Bobeldyk and Ron Pepka 21-11 in the second match. The second round got started with Huyghe-Livedoti edging Sam Samuels 21-19 to advance to the finals. In the finals, Huyghe-Livedoti defeated Anderton-Kleiner 21-9.

Only two teams advanced from pool play with the required 3-0 record during March 6 horseshoe action. Huyghe and Art Kingstad defeated Bob Mason and Norm Good 23-15 to earn bragging rights for the day.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Center volleyball crowns champion

The Anna Maria Island Community Center adult coed volleyball league season came to a close Feb. 26 with playoffs and a championship game. With three teams tied at 5-4, the regular season was both balanced and competitive.

Island Real Estate lived up to its No. 1 seed, sweeping the championship over Tyler’s Ice Cream 25-20, 25-17. Setter Leah Purvis directed the IRE offense and finished with 12 assists and seven service winners. Ryan Moss paced IRE with seven kills and two sevice aces in the two games. Don Purvis added five kills, while Emily Moss chipped in two kills.

Mark Templeton and Tyler Bekkerus led Tyler’s with five kills each, while Larry Berkery finished with four kills in the loss.

Tyler’s Ice Cream advanced to the championship match by defeating Duncan Real Estate 25-12, 25-27, 25-17 in the semifinals earlier in the evening. Bekkerus, Berkery and Templeton each finished with seven kills with Berkery adding two blocks.

Duncan Real Estate was led by Mark Pennell’s nine kills, while Ed Moss chipped in with three kills and Michelle Laade finished with seven assists in the loss.

IRE advanced to the finals with a 25-13, 25-20 victory over Lobstahs in the first matchup of the evening. Don Purvis closed the first game with eight consecutive service winners and finished with five kills to lead IRE. Mike Bugel and Mackenzie Kosfeld paced Lobstahs with four kills each in the loss.

Flag football playoff seeds set

The regular season of the NFL Flag Football league at the center has come to a close and a second season —  playoffs — has begun.

LPAC Cardinals earned top seed in the 8-10 division thanks to a Feb. 27win by Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings over Lobstahs Browns 33-13. The Browns loss lifted LPAC Cardinals into first place, while Lobstahs had to settle for second seed. Coastal Orthopedic Bears earned the third seed, while Tyler’s Ice Cream grabbed fourth seed. Miller Electric Chargers, Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins, Air & Energy Jets and Beach Bistro Buccaneers round out the final standings for the 8-10 division.

The first round of the playoffs came March 2, but there were no upsets and the top four seeds held serve easily. LPAC Cardinals shutout Beach Bistro Buccaneers 18-0, while Lobstahs Browns blew away Air & Energy Jets 25-6. Coastal Orthopedic Bears eased past Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins 18-12, while Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings defeated Miller Electric Chargers 18-6.

Top-seeded LPAC will take on fourth-seed Tyler’s Ice Cream March 5 after press time for The Islander. That game is preceded at 6 p.m. by No. 2 Lobstahs against Coastal Orthopedic.

Holy Cow Cardinals wrapped up the top seed and earned a bye in the 11-13 division thanks to an earlier victory over second-place Ross Built Dolphins. Lobstahs Buccaneers grabbed third seed, while the high-scoring Beach Bum Ravens took fourth seed. Eat Here Colts, Walter & Associates Bears and Edgewater Jaguars followed in the season standings.

The seedings pretty much held in the 11-13 division as Ross Built obliterated seventh seed Edgewater Realty and Lobstahs shutout Walter & Associates 34-0. The only minor upset saw No. 5 Eat Here Colts outlast Beach Bum Ravens 34-28.

Eat Here now turns its sights to top-seed Holy Cow Cardinals, while Lobstahs takes on Ross Built. Both games were held March 4 after deadline.

The 14-17 division’s top seed was finalized when Integrity Sound Falcons rolled past West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers 34-6 Feb. 26. Despite the loss, the Buccaneers and Falcons earned a bye into the semifinal game March 5.

Walter & Associates Bears earned the third seed, while Lobstahs Colts finished fourth. Eat Here Packers and Beach to Bay Construction Browns followed in the season standings.

Both opening round games were competitive in 14-17 playoff action. No. 5 Eat Here Packers defeated number four seed Lobstahs Colts 33-27, while Walter & Associates Bears edged Beach to Bay Construction Browns 20-15.

Eat Here now takes on Integrity Sound March 4, while Walter & Associates takes on West Coast Surf Shop on March 5.

Look for the winners for the Super Bowl staging in next week’s report.

Key Royale golfer dominates third hole

Another busy week for golfers at Key Royale Club was highlighted by a hole-in-one by John Sagert Feb. 27. Sagert aced the 146-yard, third hole using his driver. Sagert aced the same hole back in October 2007.

The women of Key Royale Club hosted a charity event Feb. 19 with Mote Marine Laboratory Animal Hospital being the benificiary.

Mary Selby and Judy Ward co-chaired the event the prospered with a large, hard-working committee. Through hole sponsors, a silent auction and a very generous donation by Bob and Carol Carter helped raise more than $10,000 for the hospital.

The Key Royale men also volunteered time to help the cause, while Chef Robert and staff served up a delectable luncheon to follow the play.

The team of Marcia O’Brien, Penny Auch, Donna Karycki and Sandy Burreill took first place in the tournament, but the real winner, said Selby, is the animal hospital.

The men’s handicap club championship matches continued with several second-round matches completed last week. Jim Auch, Dale Hudson, Barry Izzard, Fred Miller, Mike Selby, John Cassese and Larry Pippel each earned easy victories to advance to the next round, while Vince Mercadante slipped past Neal Hammer by one hole.

Next week, Izzard takes on Selby, Miller plays Mercandate, Hudson plays Pippel and Auch takes on Cassese.

In regular golf action, club members played a nine-hole handicap scramble March 1. The team of Ron Robinson, Mary Martin, Mary Ann Kammerlin and Carl Voyles combined on a 14-under-par 18 to grab first place by two strokes over Sandy Burrell, Joan Parrish, Matt Behan and Tom Lewis.

The members teamed up again Feb. 28 for another scramble. The team of Laura Purcell, Hoyt Miller, John Estok and Ken Rickett matched the 2-unde-par 30 carded by John Purcell, Gary Eisner, Tom Nelson and Tom McDonnell to finish in a tie for first place.

The men played an 18-hole two-best-balls-of-foursome match on Feb. 27. The team of Dick Eichorn, Pete Weir, Charlie Yole and Tom Lewis combined to card a 28-under-par 100 to take first place. Four shots back in second place was the team of Andy Barber, Matt Fuenfschilling and Marty Golden. The team of Pieter Thomassen, Neil Hammer, Danny Hayes and Bill Gallgher was alone in third place at 20-under 108.

The men played a nine-hole low-net-of-partners match Feb. 25. Jim Auch and Charlie Knopp combined on a 7-under-par 57 to earn a one-shot victory over Earl Huntzinger and Vince Mercadante.

Adult flag football closes in on season

The co-ed flag football season at the Anna Maria Island Community Center is in its final week with some important games ahead to decide the all-important seeding for playoffs.

In the AFC, Island Sun Bills, Florida Discount Sign Colts and Southern Green Seahawks all have 5-2 records and a loss could make their path to the Super Bowl much more difficult.

It’s the same in the NFC, where Sato Real Estate Browns, Waterfront Restaurant Dolphins and Duffy’s Tavern Raiders also have 5-2 records.

There were some exciting games played last week, including the opening game Feb. 21 that saw BY Construction Bears edge Duncan Real Estate Cardinals 34-27. Other scores from the evening include Waterfront Restaurant Dolphins defeating Lobstahs Lions 33-18, Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings over Florida Discount Signs Colts 31-12, and Duffy’s Tavern Raiders over the Sun Bills 42-29.

Feb. 20 action saw Sato Real Estate Browns stay atop the NFC thanks to a 33-20 victory over Beach to Bay Construction Ravens, but the game of the week was Agnelli Pool & Spa Giants vs. Harrington House Buccaneers 55-41 with three defensive touchdowns. Caleb Roberts led the way with three interceptions including two that he “took to the house,” while Pat Calvery added one interception return for a touchdown to his team-high five flag pulls.

The Giants also scored some points on offense behind a good all-around game from quarterback Tim Shaughnessy. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 179 yards and four touchdown passes, while also rushing for 71 yards. Frank Agnelli was his favorite receiver, finishing with six catches for 96 yards, including two touchdowns, two extra points and a two-point conversion. Calvary also scored two touchdowns and finished with 58 receiving yards and 40 rushing yards. Brianna Shaughnessy completed the scoring for the Giants with a touchdown and extra-point receptions.

Richard Fosmore threw for 262 yards and five touchdown passes to lead a potent Buccaneer offense, but also got picked off four times in the game. Three touchdown passes went to Brandon Kern, who finished with four catches for 104 yards. Max Garza added four catches for 66 yards and two, two-point conversions, while Todd Keiser finished with 30 receiving yards and one touchdown in the loss.

Kern and Matt Dwyer each had an interception on defense, while Garza led the Bucs with three flag pulls.

The youth football league at the center is heading into its final week with some seeds to be determined.

The 14-17 division’s top seed seems certain with Integrity Sound Falcons on top with a 7-1 record. West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers at 6-3 and Lobstahs Colts at 5-3 are unlikely to overtake them.

The 8-10 division is still very close with Lobstahs Browns on top with a 7-2 record, closely followed by LPAC Cardinals and Coastal Orthopedic Bears, both of whom lost games last week. The only team certain of its seeding position is Beach Bistro Buccaneers, which has eighth seed locked up.

The 11-13 division’s top seed is pretty much guaranteed barring an upset loss by Holy Cow Cardinals against the 1-6 Walter & Associates Bears.

Holy Cow defeated Ross Built Dolphins 27-20 on Feb. 20 to lock up the top seed, possibly providing a preview to the March 22 Super Bowl.

Joey Stewart completed 17 of 26 passes, including four touchdown passes to lead the Cardinals. Tyler Pearson caught eight passes, producing two touchdowns and three extra points. Bathie Thiam and Devon Jones both had touchdown receptions to complete the Cardinal scoring.

Stewart, Trent Boring and Thiam each had four flag pulls to lead the Cardinal defense.

Ross Built was led by Jake Ross, who ran for a touchdown while also adding a touchdown reception and a two-point conversion.

Andrew Ross paced the Dolphin defense with five flag pulls, while Jake Ross added an interception to go along with four flag pulls in the loss.

Eat Here Packers showed teams in the 14-17 division that they can’t be overlooked by defeating second-place West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers 46-36 Feb. 19.

Cody Tsai completed 21 of 34 passes, including six for touchdowns to lead the fifth-seeded Packers. Brad Duffman was his favorite target, hauling in 11 passes — three for touchdowns. Pearce Hogan added two touchdown receptions, while Thomas Powers had seven catches, one for a touchdown and three extra points.

Duffman led the Packer defense with nine flag pulls and an interception return for a touchdown, while Tsai added six pulls and an interception.

Tony Sperduto led the Buccaneers with six catches, including four for touchdowns, while Mikey Ellsworth added five catches and one touchdown. Zach Stewart threw three touchdown passes among his 14 pass completions, while Jack Shinn completed four of five passes, including one for a touchdown in the loss.

Sperduto had two interceptions and Stewart added one to lead the Buccaneer defense, which also received four flag pulls from Shinn.

Lobstahs Browns made a statement heading into the playoffs that perhaps they’re the team to beat in the 8-10 division after rolling past the 7-3 Coastal Orthopedic Bears 36-20 Feb. 20.

Quarterback Nathan Hyman ran for one touchdown, while completing 12 passes for four touchdowns. Jack Barnes was his favorite target, finishing with six catches, including two touchdowns, an extra point and a 2-point conversion. Morgan Horesh added a touchdown and an extra point, while Roman Langley completed the scoring with a touchdown reception.

Jackson Hayes provided all of the offense for the Bears, running for two touchdowns and hauling in a pass from Tuna McCracken for a touchdown.

Key Royale golf news

It was a busy week of golf at Key Royale Club with the men’s handicap club championship matches starting play, in addition to daily golf matches. Stay tuned for results of the handicap club championship.

The women joined the men for a best-ball-of-foursome match Feb. 22. The team of Joyce Brown, Jerry Brown and Sue Little posted a 9-under-par 23 to take first place by two shots over the team of Frankie Smith-Williams, Earl Huntzinger, Penny Auch and Sandy Burrel.

The men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net-match Feb. 20. Jim Shepard carded a 4-under-par 60 to earn a three-shot victory. Dale Hudson took second place with a 1-under-par 63.

The men played a nine-hole, individual-low-net match the morning of Feb. 18. Chet Hutton and Don LaTorre both carded 3-under-par 29s to finish in a tie for first place. Vince Meracadante, Dick Eichhorn, Bill Shuman and Jim Auch tied for second at 1-under 31.

The men played a modified-Stableford match in the afternoon. Jack Isherwood, Jim Shepard and Barry Anderson were all plus-4 and tied for first in the individual competition. Anderson teamed up with Dean Christensen, Al Carr and Buddy Foy to take the team title with a combined plus-6.

The men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net match Feb. 16. Bob Elliott carded a 1-over par 65 to take first place by one shot over Jim Mixon.

The women hosted a benefit tournament Feb. 19 to raise funds for the Mote Marine Laboratory animal hospital. While the total take is being tallied, a good guess puts the funds over $10,000. That’s a winner for Mote.

The winners of the round of golf were Penny Auch, Marcie O’Brien, Donna Karyck and Sandy Burrill.

Horseshoe news

Four teams emerged from pool play during Feb. 23 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The first semifinal match saw Bruce Munro and Hank Huyghe roll past Bill Wright and Sam Samuels by a 21-7 score. Bob Palmer and Mike Martell eased past Leo Hutton and Fred Huyghe 21-16 in the other semifinal. Munro-Huyghe steamrolled Palmer-Martell 21-1 in the finals.

The Feb. 20 games had five teams advance to the knockout round with 3-0 records. Bill Fox and Dave Lansaw defeated Leo Hutton and Art Kingstad 21-7, while Bob Mason and George McKay defeated Sam Samuels and Tom Skoloda 23-9 in first-round matches. Rod Bussey and Hank Huyghe obliterated Mason and McKay 21-1 in the second round. Bussey and Huyghe then rolled past Fox and Lansaw 21-10 in the finals.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

AMICC NFL Flag Football schedule

5-7 division

March 1   6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Feb. 27    6 p.m.      Lobstahs  vs. Tyler’s

March 1   6 p.m.      Miller Elect vs. A&E

March 1   7 p.m.      LPAC  vs. Cancer Center

Playoffs

March 2   11 a.m.    Bistro vs. 1 seed

March 2   Noon       7 seed vs. 2 seed

March 2   1 p.m.      6 seed vs. 3 seed

March 2   2 p.m.      5 seed vs. 4 seed

11-13 Division

March 1   8 p.m.      Holy Cow vs. Walter & Assoc.

Playoffs

March 2   3 p.m.      7 seed vs. 2 seed

March 2   4 p.m.      6 seed vs. 3 seed

March 2   5 p.m.      5 seed vs. 4 seed

14-17 Division

March 2   9 a.m.      5 seed vs. 4 seed

March 2   10 a.m.    6 seed vs. 3 seed

Adult Division

Feb. 27    7 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Agnelli Pool & Spa

Feb. 27    8 p.m.      Harrington House vs. BY Construction

Feb. 27    9 p.m.      Duncan Real Estate vs. Duffy’s

Feb. 28    6 p.m.      FL Discount Signs vs. Beach to Bay

Feb. 28    7 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Southern Greens

Feb. 28    8 p.m.      Waterfront vs. Slim’s

Feb. 28    9 p.m.      Sun vs. Sato Real Estate

AMICC Adult Volleyball League

Feb. 26    6:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. IRE

Feb. 26    7:30 p.m. Duncan Real Estate vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 26    8:30 p.m. 6:30 Winner vs. 7:30 Winner

KRC champ crowned, playoffs loom in center football

Facing a three-shot deficit with four holes to play, John Holcomb won the last four holes of his Feb. 12 match against Ron Pritchard to earn a 1-up win in the 2013 Key Royale Club Men’s Championship.

In regular golf action, the men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net match Feb. 12. Bill Gallagher’s personal-best gross score of 38 gave him a 9-under-par 56 net score and a four-shot lead over a trio of players.

Jim Mixon, Al Kaiser and Jim Helgeson tied for second place at 4-under-par 60, while Jim Thorton was alone in third with a 61.

The club women took over the course for an individual-low-net-in-flight match Feb. 12.

Laura Purcell rode a birdie on the sixth hole to a 2-under-par 30 to take first place in Flight A by two shots over second-place finisher Judy Crowe, who also birdied on six. Lynn Dailey and Joy Kaiser tied for third place with matching 33s.

Penny Williams carded the low round of the day with a 6-under-par 26 and first place in Flight B. One shot back in second place was Heather Pritchard, while Sue Little was alone in third place with a 3-under-par 29.

Marty Clark, Judy Ward, Terry Westby and Sue Wheeler each carded 1-under-par 31 to finish in a four-way tie for first place in Flight C.

Barb Renk and Marcia O’Brien tied for first place in Flight D with matching 3-under-par 29s. Nell Bergstrom was one shot back in second place, while Sally Keys finished third with a 31.

Judy Crowe, Margret Layh and Laura Purcell combined for a gross score of 83 to win the two-best-balls team game.

Jan Jump, Judy Ward and Rita Allen all had chipins on their round.

The men played a two-best-balls-of-foursome match Feb. 11. The team of Jim Auch, Bill Martin, Paul Kaemmerlen and Rich Beunbelle combined on a 15-under-par 49. Tom Lewis, Tom O’Brien, Harold McKammish and Tony Niewyk were two shots back in second, while Dave Kruger, Al Pollock, Bill Anderson and Tom Minse were alone in third with a 52.

The men played a nine-hole, modified-Stableford or quota points game the afternoon of Feb. 11. Art McMillan and Dave VandeVrede tied for first place in the individual category with plus-4.

The team of Merritt Fineout, Mike Gille, Barry Anderson and John Cassese combined to card a plus-3 to tie Buddy Fox, Fred Miller, Bill Koche and Earl Ritchie.

Bob Elliott fired a 1-under-par — 33 shots lower than his age — to take first place in the men’s 18-hole, individual-low-net match played Feb. 9. Elliott continues to ask, “Who says 96 is too old to play golf?”

Gary Harris, Tom Lewis and Carl Voyles were two shots back in a three-way tie for second place.

NFL leagues log look to playoffs

Teams in the Anna Maria Island Community Center NFL flag football leagues moved closer to their second season — playoffs — last week.

With only a few weeks to go before the “win or go home” playoffs, teams are jockeying for seeding position and hoping for favorable matchups.

Integrity Sound continues to lead the 14-17 division with a 7-1 record, but the 6-2 West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers are on their heels, closely followed by the 5-3 Lobstahs Colts and the 4-4 Walter & Associates Bears. Eat Here Packers and Beach to Bay Construction Browns follow in the 14-17 standings.

Ross Built Dolphins are 8-0 and threatening to run away with the top seed in the 11-13 division. Holy Cow Cardinals follow in second place with a 5-1 record, while Lobstahs Buccaneers are in third place with a 4-4 record. The high-scoring Beach Bums Ravens, Mr. Bones Colts, Walter & Associates Bears and Edgewater Realty Jaguars follow in the standings.

The 8-10 division continues to be a log jam with three teams battling for top seed. Coastal Orthopedic Bears lead at 7-2, but LPAC Cardinals and Lobstahs Browns aren’t far behind at 6-2. Miller Electric Chargers and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings are 4-4 with Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins, Air & Energy Jets and Beach Bistro Buccaneers bringing up the back end of the 8-10 standings.

Air & Energy Jets pulled off a big upset Feb. 16, defeating the second-place LPAC Cardinals 19-12. Tyler Brewer caught one touchdown pass while throwing two touchdown passes in the victory. Josh Calhoun had two touchdown receptions and hooked up with Brewer for a touchdown pass. Daniel Sentman completed the scoring with an extra-point reception.

Jack Groves and Brewer both had four flag pulls and an interception to pace the defense along with Calhoun, who also received an interception.

Eli Heskin and Daniel Fritz led LPAC with a touchdown run each in the loss. William Batey, Thomas Heckler and Fritz each had two flag pulls, while Cole Pearson had an interception to lead the defense.

Lobstahs Buccaneers edged Beach Bums Ravens 41-40 in the 11-13 game of the week. Quarterback Joe Rogers threw three touchdown passes, two to Jean Paul Russo, who added three touchdown runs, two extra points and a two-point conversion in the victory. Trevor Meek added a touchdown reception and an extra point to round out the scoring.

Beach Bums Ravens were led by Matthew Manger-Denigris who threw five touchdown passes, including two each to Dylan Doyle and John Smith. Steele Quinard added another touchdown reception, while Smith and Ryan Doyle each added two-point conversions to complete the Ravens scoring.

Dylan Doyle, Ryan Doyle and Smith each had interceptions. Smith led all players with eight flag pulls.

Lobstahs Colts gained on West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers with a 12-7 win in 14-17 division action Feb. 11.

Quarterback Danny Doyle threw two touchdown passes to Hunter Parrish to account for the Colts scoring. Defensively, Doyle, Parrish and Burke McCampbell-Hill led the way with four flag pulls each, while Brennan Collier added an interception.

The Buccaneers were led by Zach Stewart, who completed 14 passes, including a touchdown pass to Tony Sperduto and an extra point. Jack Shinn led the Bucs with four flag pulls.

The adult coed NFL Flag Football League heads into the final weeks of its regular season with several teams still in the hunt for top seed.

The AFC is led by the Sun Bills and Florida Discount Signs Colts at 5-1. Southern Greens Seahawks are right behind at 4-2 for a shot at the top spot. Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings and BY Construction Bears follow at 2-4, while Duncan Real Estate Cardinals and the winless Slim’s Place Patriots bring up the rear.

The NFC currently has four teams sitting at 4-2 and tied for first place. Waterfront Restaurant Dolphins, Duffy’s Tavern Raiders, Lobstahs Lions and Sato Real Estate Browns all hold a one-game lead over Beach to Bay Construction Ravens and Agnelli Pool & Spa Giants with Harrington House Buccaneers holding down the bottom of the standings.

Horseshoe news

Four teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records, ready to battle for the title in Feb. 16 horseshoe action at the horseshoe pits at Anna Maria City Hall.

Gene Bobeldyk and Bruce Munro rolled past John Johnson and Steve Doyle 21-10 in the first semifinal, while Bob Mason and Adin Shank edged Tom Skoloda and Don Buchholz 21-18 in the second match. The finals were all Bobeldyk and Munro in a 24-3 victory.

Four teams advanced to the knockout stage during Feb. 13 horseshoe action. John Johnson and Bob Palmer slid past Sam Samuels and Bill Wright 21-20 in the first match, while Bill Fox and Paul Sheatler rolled over John Crawford and Larry Delarber 22-7 in the second pairing. Johnson and Palmer edged Fox and Sheatler 21-20 in the finals.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

AMICC NFL Flag Football schedule

5-7 division

Feb. 22    6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Feb. 20    6 p.m.      Lobstahs  vs. Coastal Orthopedic

Feb. 22    6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Bistro

Feb. 22    7 p.m.      LPAC  vs. Miller Elect

11-13 Division

Feb. 22    8 p.m.      Holy Cow vs. Ross Built

Feb. 25    6 p.m.      Edgewater Realty vs. Walter & Assoc.

Feb. 25    7 p.m.      Beach Bums vs. Mr. Bones

14-17 Division

Feb. 25    8 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Integrity Sound

Feb. 26    6 p.m.      Integrity Sound vs. Surf Shop

Feb. 26    7 p.m.      Beach to Bay vs. Eat Here

Feb. 26    8 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Walter & Assoc.

Adult Division

Feb. 20    7 p.m.      Beach to Bay vs. Sato RE

Feb. 20    8 p.m.      Southern Green vs. Slim’s

Feb. 20    9 p.m.      Agnelli Pool vs. Harrington House

Feb. 21    6 p.m.      BY Construction vs. Duncan RE

Feb. 21    7 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Waterfront

Feb. 21    8 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. FL Discount Signs

Feb. 21    9 p.m.      Sun vs. Duffy’s Tavern

AMICC Adult Volleyball League schedule

Feb. 19    6:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. IRE

Feb. 19    7:30 p.m. Duncan Real Estate vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 19    8:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. Tyler’s

Island NFL league plays on, KRC championship pared to 2

It was another great week for Anna Maria Island Community Center NFL Flag Football. LPAC Cardinals continues to lead the 8-10 division after rolling past previously undefeated Coastal Orthopedic Bears by a 47-12 score. Coastal remains in second place with a 5-2 record, but Lobstahs Browns, Miller Electric Chargers and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings all have four victories, so anything can happen.

Daniel Fritz set the tone for the Cardinals early in the game when he took a handoff from quarterback Sean Rodriguez and took off on a 45-yard touchdown run. It was all Cardinals from there as they rolled to an easy victory.

Rodriguez was 10 for 13 passing, including five touchdown passes to key the victory. Cole Pearson was his favorite target, catching five passes — three for touchdowns — while adding a rushing touchdown. Eli Heskin added two touchdown receptions and three flag pulls and an interception on defense. Pearson added two pulls and an interception, while William Batey finished with one flag pull in the victory.

Tuna McCracken got the Bears on the scoreboard when he hit Gavin Johnston for a 40-yard touchdown pass. Jackson Hayes added a touchdown run to complete the Bears’ scoring, while also contributing eight flag pulls and an interception on defense.

The 11-13 division continues to be led by Ross Built Dolphins at 6-0. But Lobstahs Buccaneers and Holy Cow Ice Cream aren’t going away as both are 4-1 and within striking distance.

Ross Built took on winless Mr. Bones Colts Feb. 9 and came away with a 32-19 victory. Jake Ross had a huge game, accounting for all of the Dolphins scoring, tallying five touchdowns on offense while also grabbing an interception and “taking it to the house” for another TD. Other defensive standouts were Brendan Murphy, leading the team with five flag pulls and Hannah McCracken, finishing with four flag pulls, including a quarterback sack.

Leo Tilelli paced Mr. Bones Colts with a touchdown on offense and a interception return for a touchdown on defense. Michael Latimer had a big game defensively, tallying eight flag pulls and grabbing two interceptions. Latimer also added a touchdown on offense for the Colts.

The 14-17 division is heating up with West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers dropping from the ranks of the unbeaten and falling out of first place. Integrity Sound now sits atop the standings with a 6-1 record, but the Buccaneers are right on their heels at 5-1. Lobstahs Colts and Walter & Associates Bears follow in the standings with three wins each.

Walter & Associates Bears knocked off previously undefeated West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers 20-19 in the 14-17 division game of the week. Quarterback Seth Walter threw two touchdown passes and Jack Walter added a touchdown pass, touchdown reception and an extra point to lead the Bears in the victory. Joey Harris had two touchdown receptions on offense, while also leading the defense with six flag pulls and an interception on defense.

Other defensive standouts were Seth Walter, who finished with four pulls and an interception, and Jake Rodgers and Jack Walter, who finished with four flag pulls each.

The Buccaneers were led by Zach Stewart, who finished with 14 completions and three touchdown passes in the loss. Austin Morrow had four catches, including two for touchdowns, while Tony Sperduto led the team with six catches, including a touchdown and an extra-point reception.

Sperduto and Stewart also paced the Buccaneer defense with four flag pulls each, while Roberto Rodriguez added a quarterback sack.

MAYSO gears up for spring soccer

The Manatee Area Youth Soccer Organization is holding two registrations for its 2013 spring soccer season. Players registration will be held 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 at the MAYSO clubhouse, across from the Walton Tennis Center at G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton.

Cost for the 10-game season, which runs March 23-May 11, is $110 for Under 6 and Under 8 division players and $130 for players 8 years old and up. New players to MAYSO will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate with registration.

Players will be required to participate in evaluations, which take place 6:30-7 p.m. at G. T. Bray:

• Feb. 16, Under 6 Division.

• Feb. 17, Under 8.

• Feb. 18, Under 10.

• Feb. 19, Under 12 and up.

For more information, contact Islander sportswriter Kevin Cassidy at competition@mayso.org.

Key Royale golf news

Another full week of golf at Key Royale Club was highlighted by Ron Pritchard and Jon Holcomb both taking out former club champions in the semifinal round of the club championship playoffs. Pritchard defeated John Estok 2-and-1, while Holcomb edged Tim Friesen by the same margin, pitting Pritchard against Holcomb for the 2013 championship game, which will take place on the morning of Feb. 14.

In regular golf action, the women joined up with the men for a nine-hole, best-ball-of-threesome match Feb. 8. The team of Nel Bergstrom, Terry Westby and Bob Dickenson combined on a 4-under-par 28 to take first place. One shot back in second place was the team of Joyce Brown, Jerry Brown, and Ron Robinson.

Fifty-seven Key Royale Club women played a nine-hole, individual-low-net match Feb. 7 in four flights. Tootie Wagner carded a 3-under-par 29 to earn a one-shot victory in Flight A over Judy Crowe and Joy Kaiser, who finished in a tie for second place. Helen Pollack was alone in third place at even-par 32.

Kris Landkammer fired a 3-under-par 29 to edge Christina Mason and Sara Falk by one stroke for first place in Flight B. Beverly Neville and Joyce Brown tied for third place with matching 31s.

Terry Westby’s 4-under-par 28 gave her the top spot in Flight C by four shots over second-place finisher Jan Jump. Roxanne Roche and Judy Ward tied for third place at 1-over par 33.

Markie Ksiazek carded a 9-under-par 23 for the low-net round of the day and first place in Flight D. Trish Kruger had a chipin birdie on the ninth hole for a 6-under-par 26 to take second place, while Judy Hanson was another shot back in third place.

The game of the day was lowest number of putts, won by Tootie Wagner and Rita Allen with 12 putts each. Other highlights include chipins by Sandy Burrill, Pat Rice, Fran Barford, Kris Landkammer, Allen and Joanne Ozdych.

The men played an 18-hole, best-ball-of-partners match Feb. 6. Tony Niewyk and Tom Lewis combined on a 14-under-par 50 to earn first place by two shots over the team of Joe Dickinson and Gerry Taylor. Third place was shared by partners Jim Mixon and Vince Mercadante, Art Hibbs and Andy Barber, Peter Thomasson and Neil Hammer and Dan Hayes and Bob Dickinson, who all finished at 10-under-par 54.

The men played a nine-hole, best-ball-of-foursome match Feb. 3. The team of Hugh Holmes Sr., Hugh Holmes Jr., Dick Eichorn and Peter Proxy combined to card a 10-under-par 22, earning a one-shot victory.

Later in the day, the men played a nine-hole, modified Stableford-system match. The team of Fred Miller, Jerry Dahl, Jim Helgeson and Mike Gille combined on a plus-5 to take first place. Terry Schaefer and Charlie Potte shared individual medalist honors with a plus-4.

AMICC NFL Flag Football schedule

5-7 division

Feb. 15    6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Feb. 13    6 p.m.      Coastal Orthopedic vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 15    6 p.m.      Bistro vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 15    7 p.m.      Miller vs. Cancer Center

Feb. 16    11 a.m.    LPAC vs. Bistro

Feb. 16    noon        A&E vs. LPAC

Feb. 19    6 p.m.      Cancer Center vs. A&E

11-13 Division

Feb. 15    8 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Mr. Bones

Feb. 16    9 a.m.      Beach Bums vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 16    1 p.m.      Walter & Assoc. vs. Mr. Bones

Feb. 16    2 p.m.      Edgewater Realty vs. Ross Built

14-17 Division

Feb. 16    10 a.m.    Lobstahs vs. Walter & Assoc.

Feb. 19    7 p.m.      Walter & Assoc. vs. Beach to Bay

Feb. 19    8 p.m.      Eat Here  vs. Surf Shop

Adult Division

Feb. 13    7 p.m.      Southern Green vs. Sun

Feb. 13    8 p.m.      Sato RE  vs. Harrington House

Feb. 13    9 p.m.      BY Construction vs. Tyler’s

AMICC Adult Volleyball schedule

Feb. 19    6:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. IRE

Feb. 19    7:30 p.m. Duncan vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 19    8:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. Tyler’s

AMICC football league plays through Super Bowl

It was a busy week for football players in the Anna Maria Island Community Center NFL Flag Football youth league with more than 20 games played last week. A big buildup to the real, much-awaited Super Bowl cliffhanger that saw the Ravens triumph over the SF 49ers.

Closer to home, the AMICC LPAC Cardinals continued to lead the 8-10 division with a 5-0 record, just ahead of the 4-1 Coastal Orthopedic Bears. Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings, Lobstahs Browns and Miller Electric Chargers all were at 3-2 in the standings, while Beach Bistro Buccaneers and Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins both held 1-4 records.

LPAC Cardinals showed why they’re undefeated with a 27-0 shutout victory over third-place Tyler’s Vikings. Daniel Fritz led the Cardinals with a tremendous all-around game. He completed two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown, ran for 27 yards and caught four passes for 54 yards, including a touchdown, extra point and a two-point conversion. If that wasn’t enough, Fritz also led the team with seven flag pulls and three interceptions on defense.

Sean Rodriguez added 112 passing yards to the game, including two touchdown passes and two receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. Cole Pearson added an 8-yard touchdown run and Thomas Heckler had a 6-yard touchdown catch to round out the Cardinal scoring.

Nathan Costello passed for 38 yards and ran for another 34 yards to lead the Viking offense. Zach Quinn passed for 30 yards and added a 10-yard reception. Noah Costello rounded out the offense for the Vikings with 37 receiving yards.

Ross Built Dolphins continued to lead the 11-13 division with a 4-0 record, but Lobstahs Buccaneers were on their heels at 4-1 in the standings. Holy Cow Cardinals at 3-1 and the 2-2 Beach Bums Ravens are still in the hunt, while Walter & Associates Bears and Edgewater Realty Jaguars, both sit at 1-3. The 0-4 Mr. Bones Colts need to string some victories together to get in the race.

Beach Bums Ravens defeated Walter & Associates Bears 47-29 in the 11-13 division game of the week. Matthew Manger-Denigris completed 17 of 23 passes for 269 yards and six touchdown passes to lead the potent Ravens offense. Three of his touchdown passes went to Leo Rose, who finished with seven catches for 105 yards and Rose also added an extra point. Dylan Doyle added 32 rushing yards and three catches for 98 yards, including two touchdowns and two extra points. Ryan Doyle, with a touchdown reception, and extra points from Tory Cleland and Steele Quinard rounded out the Ravens scoring.

Rose and Dylan Doyle paced the defense with five pulls each.

Corey Jacques passed for 128 yards and three touchdown passes and snagged a 7-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Proctor to lead the Bears’ offense. Proctor also led Bears receivers with six catches for 75 yards and two touchdown receptions. Tori Walter added three receptions for 18 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Anthony McCance and Anni Walter completed the scoring with extra-point catches. Proctor’s six flag pulls and five pulls and a pair of interceptions by Jacques paced the Bears’ defensive effort in the loss.

West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers took the lead in the 14-17 division with a 33-25 victory over previously undefeated Integrity Sound Falcons. Lobstahs Colts at 2-1, the 2-3 Eat Here Packers, the 1-3 Walter & Associates Bears and the 0-5 Beach to Bay Construction Browns follow in the 14-17 standings.

The Buccaneers victory over the Falcons Jan. 29 was spearheaded by a defense that received an interception return for a touchdown by Jack Shinn, an interception from Zach Stewart and four flag pulls, three sacks and a safety from Roberto Rodriguez.

Stewart paced the offense, throwing for 117 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Shinn also had a big game offensively for the Bucs, passing for 63 yards and a touchdown and catching six passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Mikey Ellsworth and Austin Morrow both added touchdown catches, while Ryan Tarsa completed the scoring with an extra-point catch.

Joey Carder passed for 210 yards and four touchdown passes to lead the Falcons. Joe Andruzzi was his favorite target, catching eight balls for 173 yards and three touchdowns. Denver Hardy’s 10-yard touchdown catch and an extra point from Justin Carder, who finished with 54 receiving yards, rounded out the Falcons’ scoring.

Andruzzi and Madison Driscoll each had four flag pulls and Driscoll also managed three quarterback sacks in the loss.

Schedules for AMICC leagues can be viewed with sports online at www.islander.org.

Key Royale golf news

Despite the chill in the air, it was another busy week of golf at Key Royale Club. The Men’s Club Championship narrowed to three quarterfinalists with Ron Pritchard defeating Greg Shorten 4 and 3, while Tim Friesen rolled past Barry Izzard 5 and 4. Jon Holcomb edged Dale Hudson 3 and 2. But the Mark Mixon vs. John Estok match was halted due to an injury to one of the golfers, leaving a match to go to the finals. Next week, Holcomb will take on Friesen, while Pritchard takes on the winner of the Mixon-Estok match.

In regular golf action, the men played an 18-hole, best-ball-of-foursome match Jan. 31. The team of Bob Gallagher, Don LaTorre, Danny Hayes and Bob Dickenson combined to card a 16-under-par 48 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day. The team of Al Kaiser, Wade Ladue, Jim Helgeson and Paul Proxy matched the 14-under-par 50 carded by Bob Elliott, Peter Proxy, Gary Harris and Jim Thorton to finish in a tie for second. Earl Ritchie, Jim Shepard and Ron Pritchard were another shot back in third place.

The Key Royale women played a nine-hole, individual-low-net-in-flight match Jan. 29. First place in Flight A went to Sue Hookem, who rode two birdies, including a chip-in on the second hole, to post a 5-under-par 27. Tootie Wagner was three shots back in second place, while Laura Purcell and Judy Crowe tied for third at 1-over-par 33.

Kris Landkammer and Christina Mason both carded 3-under-par 29s to finish tied for first in Flight B. Joyce Brown, Ginny Upshaw and Rita Allen had matching 30s and tied for second place.

Marty Clark’s 8-under-par 24 was the round of the day and gave her first place in Flight C. Terry Westby and Barb Lindwall tied for second at 5-under-par 27, while Willa Barkley was a shot back in third.

Flight D went to Donna Karycki, whose 4-under-par 28 gave her a two-shot advantage over Markie Ksiazek. Trish Kruger was another shot back in third place.

Judy Christenson and Jan Jump had chip-ins on the second hole, while Terry Westby birdied the sixth hole.

The men played a nine-hole, modified-Stableford match Jan. 28. Jack Connor grabbed first in the individual category with a plus-6, one point ahead of Greg Shorten. Mike Donahue finished in third place at plus-4.

The team of John Cassese, Quenton Talbert, Barry Izzard and Larry Stolberg took home first in the team competition at plus-5.

Earlier in the day, the men played a low net of partners match. The team of Larry Barber and Bob Landgren combined on an 8-under par 56 to earn first place by four shots over the team of Austin Rice and Bob Schuetz.

The men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net match Jan. 26. Carl Voyles took first place with a 5-under-par 59 to edge Dale Hudson by one shot. Jim Shepard was alone in third place with a 1-under 61.

Horseshoe news

Three teams emerged from pool play during Feb. 2 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. Rod Bussey and John Johnson drew the bye into the finals and watched as Hank Huyghe and George McKay edged Gene Bobeldyk and Sam Samuels 22-17. Bussey-Johnson then rolled past Huyghe-McKay 21-13 in the finals.

Four teams advanced to the knockout round during Jan. 30 horseshoe action. In the first semifinal, George McKay and Jerry Disbrow edged John Crawford and Leo Hutton 22-17. The second semifinal match saw Byron Wagner and Norm Good defeat Bruce Copeland and Art Kingstad 21-17. The finals were all McKay-Disbrow as they wiped out Wagner-Good 21-4.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

AMICC NFL Flag Football youth league schedule

5-7 division

Feb. 8      6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Feb. 8      6 p.m.      Cancer Center vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 8      7 p.m.      Bistro vs. A&E

Feb. 9      noon        Coastal Orthopedic  vs. Bistro

Feb. 9      1 p.m.      LPAC vs. Miller Elect.

Feb. 9      2 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 9      3 p.m.      Cancer Center vs. A&E

11-13 Division

Feb. 8      8 p.m.      Edgewater Realty vs. Beach Bums

Feb. 9      4 p.m.      Mr. Bones vs. Ross Built

Feb. 11    6 p.m.      Ross Built vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 11    7 p.m.      Holy Cow vs. Walter & Assoc.

14-17 Division

Feb. 9      9 a.m.      Lobstahs vs. Integrity Sound

Feb. 9      10 a.m.    Walter & Assoc.vs. Beach to Bay

Feb. 9      11 a.m.    Eat Here  vs. Surf Shop

Feb. 11    8 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Surf Shop

Feb. 12    6 p.m.      Eat Here vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 12    7 p.m.      Surf Shop vs. Beach to Bay

Feb. 12    8 p.m.      Integrity Sound vs. Walter & Assoc.

Adult division schedule

Feb. 6      7 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. Agnelli

Feb. 6      8 p.m.      Beach to Bay vs. Harrington House

Feb. 6      9 p.m.      BY Construction vs. Slim’s Place

Feb. 7      6 p.m.      Sun vs. FL Discount Signs

Feb. 7      7 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Southern Green

Feb. 7      8 p.m.      Duncan Real Estate vs. Sato Real Estate

Feb. 7      9 p.m.      Duffy’s vs. Waterfront

AMICC adult volleyball schedule

Feb. 19    6:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. IRE

Feb. 19    7:30 p.m. Duncan Real Estate vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 19    8:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. Tyler’s

Island tortilla-maker makes run for Disney border

Perry Pittman spends his days on Anna Maria Island running a popular Holmes Beach restaurant, Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille, hoping to always meet his customer’s expectations.

But Perry has personal goals and accomplishments, too, including his first full 26.2-mile race — the 20th Annual Disney Marathon Jan. 13.

The race wound through all four Disney theme parks and the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The event was a spectacular production, as we’ve grown to expect from Disney, including the start — a big fireworks display, according to Perry. There was no typical starting gun.

Perry completed his first marathon in 4:26:41, in the top 25 percent in his men’s 45-49 age group. His time could have been faster, but he paused several times at different points along the course to have his picture taken with Disney characters. Other factors that slowed him were having to weave in and out of slower runners, actually stretching his run by his measure from 26.2 to 26.85 miles.

“When I got to the 26-mile marker at Epcot, I felt a sense of accomplishment that I had never known before,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoyed the last .2 of a mile and sprinted for the finish line with 100 yards to go. Five months of training and over 600 miles run were more than worth the effort.”

Perry, who lives in Anna Maria, says he only started running in February 2012. He then weighed 217 pounds and didn’t like the person he saw in the mirror. He made a decision to be happy, and he set goals to improve in body, shape and mind. He started walking the beach, then walking and jogging. He added biking and swimming to his routine and, by August, he had dropped 50 pounds.

Perry then decided to participate in a sprint triathlon on Siesta Key before setting his sights on a marathon.

He has lived in Anna Maria for more than six years now, and looks forward to the Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon Feb. 17, where he hopes to break the four-hour mark.

Now that’s a good run for the border.

Flag football plays on

NFL Flag Football season continues at the Anna Maria Island Community Center with youth league games played on weeknights, and teams are starting to separate in the standings as they march toward the playoffs.

LPAC Cardinals sit atop of the 8-10 division standings with a 4-0 record, while Coastal Orthopedic Bears and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings are on their heels with matching 3-1 records. Lobstahs Browns and Miller Electric Chargers are tied for third place at 2-2, while the 1-3 Beach Bistro Buccaneers and Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins, along with 0-4 Air & Energy Jets, follow in the standings.

Ross Built Dolphins lead the 11-13 division with a 2-0 record. They are closely followed by the 2-1 Lobstahs Buccaneers, while Walter & Associates Bears, Edgewater Realty Jaguars, Beach Bums Ravens and Holy Cow Cardinals follow with 1-1 records and Mr. Bones Colts looks for a first victory on the season.

Integrity Sound Falcons are 3-0 and lead the 14-17 division, but West Coast Surf Shop at 2-0 and Lobstahs Colts at 1-0 also are unbeaten. Eat Here Packers are 1-1, while Beach to Bay Construction Browns and Walter & Associates Bears are looking for victories.

Both games in the 14-17 division Jan. 22 were blowouts, as the undefeated Integrity Sound Falcons flew past Beach to Bay Construction Browns 37-0, and Eat Here Packers steamrolled Walter & Associates Bears 34-13. Quarterback Cody Tsai completed 17 of 21 passes for 217 yards and four touchdown passes. Pearce Hogan caught seven passes for 87 yards, including three touchdowns and two extra points, while Thomas Pears added three catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Brad Duffman led all players with nine flag pulls while Tsai added four pulls and a pair of interceptions in the victory.

Seth Walter passed for 147 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bears in the loss, including seven catches for 73 yards and a touchdown from Jack Walter and three catches for 37 yards and a touchdown from Jake Rodgers.

The 8-10 division game of the week saw Miller Electric Chargers cool the Air & Energy Jets 20-14. Ava Zink led the way with 80 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Jaclyn Schlossberg added 66 rushing yards and a touchdown. Javier Rivera and Shawn Belvin completed the scoring with extra point catches.

Zink and David Daigle led the defense with two pulls each, while Daigle added an interception in the victory.

Tyler Brewer led the Jets with 98  passing yards, 53 rushing yards, two touchdowns scored and a pair of extra points in the loss. Daniel Sentman added three catches for 56 yards on offense, while contributing six flag pulls and an interception on defense.

Key Royale golf news

There was a ton of golf action at Key Royale Club this past week, but the biggest news was a hole in one by Mike Gilley. He aced the 146-yard par 3 hole three using a four iron during a four-person scramble Jan. 24.

The team of Hoyt Miller, Jon Holcomb, Robbie Nelsona and Rich Smith took first place for the day, but Gilley was buying at the clubhouse.

The men played an 18-hole, individual-low-net match Jan. 23. Don La Torre carded a 9-under-par 55 to grab first place by two strokes over Neil Hammer and Jim Sheppard came in third with a 2-under-par 62.

The club women played a nine-hole, individual-low-net match in flight Jan. 22, and Judy Crowe’s 5-under-par 27 gave her the top spot in Flight A by four shots over Laura Purcell. Helen Pollock, Tootie Wagner and Mary Lou Dreier tied for third at even-par 32.

Liz Lang’s 5-under-par 27 earned first place in Flight B and matched Crowe for low round of the day. Joyce Brown was one shot back in second, while Mary Selby took third with 2 under par.

Jan Jumps carded a 29 to grab first place in Flight C. Terry Westby and Kay Anderson finished in second place.

Penny Auch won Flight D with a 2-under par 30, two shots ahead of second-place finisher Sandy Burrill.

The men played a nine-hole, individual-low-net match Jan. 21. Vince Mercadante took the day’s scoring honors with a 7-under-par 25. Jim McVicar was a stroke back in second, while Bill Gallagher and Dennis Schavey finished in a tie for third at 4-under-par 28.

Horseshoe news

Three teams advanced to the knockout stage during Jan. 26 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. Bob Lee and Mike Martell drew the bye into the finals and watched as Hank Huyghe and John Crawford defeated Gene Bobeldyk and Steve Doyle 21-14. Huyghe-Crawford followed up by defeating Lee-Martell 21-12 in the finals.

Four teams emerged from pool play during Jan. 23 action. Bob Lee walked past Bob Mason and John Johnson 21-10 in the first semifinal match, while Rod Bussey and Bill Wright took out Dennis Vanegas and Paul Sheatler 23-10. Lee walked all over Bussey and Wright by a 23-12 score in the final.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

AMICC NFL Flag Football schedule

5-7 division

Feb. 1          6 p.m.  Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Jan. 30         6 p.m.  Lobstahs vs. Cancer Center

Feb. 1          6 p.m.  Miller Elect. vs. Bistro

Feb. 1          7 p.m.  A&E vs. Coastal Orthopedic

Feb. 5          6 p.m.  Coastal Orthopedic  vs. LPAC

11-13 Division

Feb. 1          8 p.m.  Lobstahs vs. Walter & Assoc.

Feb. 2          9 a.m.  Ross Built vs. Beach Bums

Feb. 2          10 a.m.        Mr. Bones vs. Holy Cow

Feb. 2          11 a.m.        Edgewater Realty vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 4          7 p.m.  Ross Built vs. Edgewater Realty

Feb. 4          7 p.m.  Holy Cow vs. Beach Bums

14-17 Division

Feb. 2          noon    Walter & Assoc. vs. Eat Here

Feb. 2          1 p.m.  Integrity Sound  vs. Beach to Bay

Feb. 2          2 p.m.  Lobstahs  vs. Surf Shop

Feb. 4          8 p.m.  Beach to Bay vs. Lobstahs

Feb. 5          7 p.m.  Eat Here vs. Integrity Sound

Feb. 5          8 p.m.  Surf Shop vs. Walter & Assoc.

Adult Division

Jan. 30         7 p.m.  FL Discount Signs vs. BY Construction

Jan. 30         8 p.m.  Southern Green vs. Agnelli Pool

Jan. 30         9 p.m.  Harrington House vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 31         6 p.m.  Slim’s Place vs. Tyler’s

Jan. 31         7 p.m.  Waterfront vs. Beach to Bay

Jan. 31         8 p.m.  Duncan Real Estate vs. Sun

Jan. 31         9 p.m.  Sato Real Estate vs. Duffy’s

Adult Volleyball

Feb. 5          6:30 p.m.     Duncan Real Estate vs.Lobstahs

Feb. 5          7:30 p.m.     IRE vs. Tyler’s

Feb. 5      8:30 p.m. Duncan Real Estate vs. IRE

AMICC NFL flag football season continues for all ages

NFL Flag Football continues at the Anna Maria Island Community Center with games being played Monday through Friday evenings and some Saturdays.

Though it’s early in the season, some teams already are jockeying for the top spot in the standings in each of the three youth age divisions.

LPAC Cardinals are on top of the 8-10 division with a 3-0 record, a game ahead of a trio of 2-1 teams that include Coastal Orthopedic Bears, Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings and Lobstahs Browns. Beach Bistro Buccaneers, Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins and Miller Electric Chargers follow at 1-2, while Air & Energy Jets is still looking for its first win.

The 11-13 division has Ross Built Dolphins on top with a 2-0 record with the 2-1 Lobstahs Buccaneers right on their heels. Walter & Associates Bears, Edgewater Realty Jaguars and Beach Bums Ravens all sit with 1-1 records, while Mr. Bones Bolts and Holy Cow Cardinals is still looking for a victory.

West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers, Integrity Sound Falcons and Lobstahs Colts all sport undefeated records in the 14-17 division, while Eat Here Packers, Beach to Bay Construction Browns and Walter & Associates Bears are still searching for a first win on the young season.

The regular season continues until the end of February and March brings the playoffs and the Super Bowl.

The 14-17 division game of the week saw Lobstahs Colts edge Beach to Bay Browns 24-13 Jan. 14 behind the stellar play of Danny Doyle and Hunter Parrish. Doyle completed nine passes for 136 yards and four touchdown passes. Two went to Parrish, who finished with four catches for 104 yards, also passing for 61 yards and running for another 35 yards. George Lardas added four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown, while Burke McCampbell-Hill ran for 15 yards and caught a 1-yard touchdown pass to complete the scoring for the Colts.

Doyle and Lardas paced the defense with seven pulls each, while McCampbell-Hill added a quarterback sack.

Beach to Bay Browns were led by Keegan Murphy, who ran for 64 yards, while also catching three passes for 19 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Alex Gilman threw two touchdown passes and finished with 62 yards passing. Ryan Gilman finished with a touchdown reception and 38 all-purpose yards, while Chris Johnson added 45 receiving yards and an extra-point reception to complete the Browns’ scoring. Johnson also paced the defense for the Browns with a pair of interceptions in the loss.

In other 14-17 division action last week, Integrity Sound Falcons flew past Walter & Associates Bears 31-14 while West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers sailed past Beach to Bay Browns 40-19 in Jan. 15 action.

The 11-13 division game of the week Jan. 19 saw Beach Bums Ravens outlast Lobstahs Buccaneers 33-25. Matthew Manger-Denigris passed for 177 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Ravens. Steele Quinard led the receivers with four catches for 44 yards and three touchdown receptions. Leo Rose also had a big day with four catches for 49 yards, including touchdown, extra-point and two-point conversion receptions. John Smith added two catches for 75 yards. Smith also contributed on the defensive side of the ball with two interceptions, including one he took to the house.

Lobstahs Buccaneers were led by quarterback Joe Rogers. He completed 11 of 16 passes for 106 yards and three touchdown passes. Two of them went to Noah Heskin, who finished with four receptions for 33 yards, while Trevor Meek finished with four catches for 44 yards and an extra point. Jean-Paul Russo added 33 rushing yards to go along with 43 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. Russo also came through on defense, leading the Bucs with six flag pulls and two interceptions, including one he took back for a touchdown.

In other 11-13 division action Jan. 19, Ross Built Dolphins defeated Walter & Associates Bears 27-9, while Edgewater Realty Jaguars edged Mr. Bones Colts 20-12. Jan 14 action saw Ross Built Dolphins defeat Beach Bums Ravens 32-19 and Walter & Associates Bears defeated Mr. Bones Colts 21-12.

Coastal Orthopedic Bears clawed its way past Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings 27-26 in the 8-10 division game of the week Jan. 19. Jackson Hayes had a huge game, rushing for 54 yards and catching six passes for 113 yards, including three touchdowns and an extra point. Tuna McCracken completed eight passes for 103 yards and two touchdown passes, while Gavin Johnston completed one pass for 19 yards and a touchdwon and ran for 21 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Evan Christenson completed the scoring with an extra-point reception to provide the winning margin.

Hayes and McCracken led the defense with three pulls each, while Johnston added an interception in the victory.

Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings received a monster game from Nathan Costello. He ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns, catching three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown reception. Ava Alderson completed the Vikings scoring with a two-point conversion.

Defensively, Nathan Costello led the way with five flag pulls and an interception, while Noah Costello added three flag pulls in the loss.

In other 8-10 action Jan. 19, Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins slipped past Miller Electric Chargers 23-20, while  LPAC Cardinals flew past the Beach Bistro Buccaneers 27-7.

There were three 8-10 division games Jan. 18 led by LPAC Cardinals defeating Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins 25-18. Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings followed with a 25-6 victory over Air & Energy Jets. The final game of the evening saw Lobstahs Buccaneers roll over Edgewater Realty Jaguars 40-8.

Adult NFL flag football also is ongoing at the center on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. So far, undefeated Florida Discount Signs Colts, Sun Bills and Duffy’s Tavern Raiders appear to be the teams to beat, but the regular season, which runs until the end of February is still young.

The game of the week Jan. 16was a high-scoring affair between Waterfront Restaurant Dolphins and Agnelli Pool & Spa Giants.

Ryan Moss had a huge game, passing for 277 yards and six touchdown passes, also rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Moss was his favorite target, taking down 10 catches for 121 yards, including five touchdown receptions and an extra point. Ben Kirby added four catches for 102 yards, including a touchdown and a two-point conversion, while Brent Moss finished with four catches for 65 yards and an extra point.

Tim Shaughnessy paced the Giants with 213 passing yards and four touchdown passes, while also running for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Pat Calvary led the Giant receivers with six catches for 136 yards, three touchdowns and an extra point. Caleb Roberts added four catches for 54 yards including a touchdown and three extra points in the loss.

In other adult action Jan. 16, Harrington House Buccaneers defeated Slim’s Place Patriots 26-14. Jan. 17 action included the Sun Bills rolling over BY Construction Bears 40-18, Duffy Tavern Raiders defeated Beach to Bay Construction Ravens 39-12, Florida Discount Signs Colts beat Southern Greens Seahawks 32-14, and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings defeated Duncan Real Estate Cardinals 39-12.

Key Royale golf news

The men of the Key Royale Club played a better-ball-of-partners match Jan. 16. Andy Barber teamed up with Peter Proxy and combined on a 13-under-par 51. Gary Harris and Jim Thorton were two shots back with 53, while Wade LaDue and Al Kaiser took third place with a 55.

The women had a shot-gun mixer Jan. 15 followed by a buffet luncheon.

Beatrice Friebe carded a 5-under-par 27 to grab first place in Flight A by one shot over Judy Crowe. Sue Little and Mary Lor Dreier tied for third at 1-under-par 31.

Flight B winner Heather Pritchard’s birdie on number six helped her to a 5-under-par 27, two shots better than Kris Landkammer. Sara Falk took third place with a 2-under-par 30.

Margrit Layh rode a birdie on eight to a 6-under-par 26 to grab first place in Flight C. Judy Wart was three shots back in second place, while Fran Barford and Terry Westby tied for third at 1-under-par 31.

Judy Hanson chipped in on number four to finish with a 4-under-par 28 and first-place in Flight D. Erma McMullen took second with a 2-under-par 30, while Sally Keys and Margret Schuller tied for third at 34.

The men played a modified-Stableford match on the evening of Jan. 14. Jack Connors grabbed individual bragging rights with a plus-7, while Bob Lang was two shots back at plus-5. There was a three-way tie for first place in the team competition at plus-5.

The morning of the Jan. 14 saw the men play a nine-hole, individual-low-net match. Dave Kruger lapped the field with a 7-under-par 25, four shots ahead of Bob Jorgensen and Vince Mercadante. Ron Pritchard and Dick Eichhorn finished in a tie for third place with matching 2-under-par 30s.

Horseshoe news

Three teams advanced out of pool play during Jan. 19 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. John Crawford and Dave Lansaw drew the bye into the finals and watched as Gene Bobeldyk and Tom Anderton edged Bob Mason and David Thompson 21-18. Bobeldyk-Anderton then defeated Crawford-Lansaw 21-14 in the finals.

Three teams also advanced to the knockout round during Jan. 16 horseshoe action. Norm Good and Steve Doyle drew the bye and watched as Dom Livedoti and Rod Bussey thumped Bob Mason and John Johnson 21-4. Livedoti-Bussey then held on for a tight 23-20 victory over Good-Doyle in the finals.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

AMICC NFL Flag Football schedule

5-7 division

Jan. 25     6 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

8-10 Division

Jan. 23     6 p.m.      Lobstahs vs. LPAC

Jan. 25     6 p.m.      Bistro vs. Tyler’s

Jan. 25     7 p.m.      Miller Elect. vs. A&E

Jan. 29     6 p.m.      LPAC vs. Tyler’s

11-13 Division

Jan. 25     8 p.m.      Mr. Bones vs. Holy Cow

Jan. 28     6 p.m.      Beach Bums vs. Walter & Assoc.

Jan. 28     7 p.m.      Edgewater Realty vs. Holy Cow

14-17 Division

Jan. 28     8 p.m.      Eat Here vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 29     7 p.m.      Beach to Bay vs. Eat Here

Jan. 29     8 p.m.      Surf Shop vs. Integrity Sound

Adult Division

Jan. 23     7 p.m.      Waterfront vs. Sato RE

Jan. 23     8 p.m.      Southern Green vs. BY Construction

Jan. 23     9 p.m.      Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 24     6 p.m.      Agnelli Pool vs. Beach to Bay

Jan. 24     7 p.m.      Slim’s Place vs. Sun

Jan. 24     8 p.m.      Harrington House vs. Duffy’s

Jan. 24     9 p.m.      FL Discount Signs vs. Duncan RE

Adult Volleyball

Jan. 29     6:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. IRE

Jan. 29     7:30 p.m. Duncan RE vs. Tyler’s

Jan. 29     8:30 p.m. Lobstahs vs. Tyler’s

Another season: NFL youth football program kicks off

The Anna Maria Island Community Center NFL Flag Football season for kids kicked off with a bevy of teams competing in four age divisions at the center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.

The 5-7 year olds are in a development program, in which no scores or standings are kept. Teams in the 8-10 division, 11-13 division and 14-17 division are working toward a spot in their respective season-ending Super Bowl competitions.

Each week, a game of the week in each age division is highlighted, and readers can follow the season in The Islander.

The 8-10 division game of the week saw Coastal Orthopedic Bears edge Lobstahs Browns 27-21 Jan. 11 behind a huge day from Jackson Hayes. Hayes rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, catching four passes for 116 yards, including three touchdowns and an extra point. Tuna McCracken passed for 155 yards and three touchdown passes. Two passes went to Gavin Johnston, who added a 2-point conversion, and Madelyn Rogers had one catch for 14 yards.

Defensively the Bears were led by Hayes with four pulls and Adam Carlson, who finished with three pulls. McCracken finished with two pulls and an interception to close out the victory.

Nathan Hyman paced the Browns with 154 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Two went to Morgan Horesh, who finished with six receptions for 56 yards, including an extra point and a 2-point conversion. Jack Barnes completed the scoring with one touchdown catch among his three receptions.

Hyman, Horesh and Barnes each came up with interceptions to lead the Browns defensive effort in the loss.

In other 8-10 division action, LPAC Cardinals defeated Air & Energy Jets 30-6 Jan. 11. Beach Bistro Buccaneers shut out Manatee Cancer Center Dolphins 6-0 Jan. 10 and Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings slipped past Miller Electric Chargers 13-6 Jan. 8.

The 11-13 division game of the week saw Lobstahs Buccaneers defeating Holy Cow Cardinals 34-22 behind 86 yards passing and three touchdown passes from Joe Rogers and 72 passing yards from Rutger Langley. Jean-Paul Russo also had a big game, catching seven passes for 92 yards and two touchdown receptions. He also ran for 82 yards and a touchdown, while Noah Heskin added three receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown in the victory.

Russo and Langley led the Buccaneer defense with three pulls each, while Trevor Meek and Gavin Sentman each added one.

Trent Boring ran for 70 yards and a touchdown, also catching a 3-yard touchdown pass to lead the Cardinals on offense. Tyler Pearson ran for 38 yards and a touchdown including a 2-point conversion.

Pearson and Boring led the defensive effort with five pulls each with Pearson also adding an interception. Bathie Thiam finished with three flag pulls and an interception in the loss.

West Coast Surf Shop Buccaneers edged the Walter & Associates Bears 33-32 in 14-17 division action Jan. 8. Quarterback Zach Stewart completed 17 of 22 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Jack Shinn also had a big game, running for 61 yards, while also catching seven passes for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Tony Sperduto added four catches for 28 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

Walter & Associates was led by Seth Walter, who completed 15 of 26 passes for 177 yards and five touchdowns. Joey Harris caught six passes for 83 yards and three touchdowns, while Jack Walter added six catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. Jake Rodgers rounded out the Walter scoring with one catch for 5 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Jack Walter led the defense with five flag pulls.

In other 14-17 action Jan. 8, Integrity Sound Falcons flew past Eat Here Packers 49-14.

Horseshoe news

Two teams emerged from pool play during Jan. 12 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Larry Livrago and John Johnson demolished Bruce Copeland and Rod Bussey 21-2 in the finals.

Four teams advanced to the knock-out round during Jan. 9 horseshoe action. Bob Mason and John Johnson rolled past Jerry Disbrow and Tom Anderton 22-9, while Dom Livedoti and Rod Bussey slipped past Bob Lee and Tim Sofran 22-17 in the other semifinal. Mason-Johnson prevailed in the finals, winning 22-17 over Livedoti-Bussey.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.

Key Royale golf news

The men of Key Royale Club opened the New Year with a low-net-of-partners match Jan. 2. Three teams combined to card matching 10-under-par 54s to finish in a four-way tie for first place. Vince Mercadante and Dale, Hudson, Gary Harris and Jim Thorton, and Jim McVicar and Peter Thomassen shared clubhouse bragging rights for the day.

On Jan. 3, the men played a nine-hole team scramble. The team of Jon Holcomb, Randy Clark, Kent Newbold and Mike Pritchett matched the 5-under-par total tallied by the team of Art MacMillen, Chaz MacMullen, Fred Miller and Larry Pippel.

NFL Flag Football Schedule

5-7 division

Jan. 18       6 p.m.         Tyler’s vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 19       11 a.m.       Lobstahs vs. Tyler’s

8-10 Division

Jan. 16       6 p.m.         Bistro vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 18       6 p.m.         LPAC vs. Cancer Center

Jan. 18       7 p.m.         Tyler’s vs. A&E

Jan. 19       9 a.m.         Tyler’s vs. Coastal Orthopedic

Jan. 19       10 a.m.       A&E vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 19       11 a.m.       LPAC vs. Bistro

Jan. 22       6 p.m.         Coastal Orthopedic vs. Cancer Center

11-13 Division

Jan. 18       8 p.m.         Edgewater Realty vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 19       1 p.m.         Beach Bums vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 19       2 p.m.         Walter & Assoc. vs. Ross Built

Jan. 19       3 p.m.         Edgewater Realty vs. Mr. Bones

14-17 Division

Jan. 22       7 p.m.         Integrity Sound vs. Beach to Bay

Jan. 22       8 p.m.         Walter & Assoc. vs. Eat Here

Adult Division

Jan. 16       7 p.m.         Slim’s Place vs. Harrington House

Jan. 16       8 p.m.         Waterfront vs. Agnelli Pool

Jan. 16       9 p.m.         Sato Real Estate vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 17       7 p.m.         Duffy’s vs. Beach to Bay

Jan. 17       8 p.m.         FL Discount Signs vs. Souther Green

Jan. 17       9 p.m.         Duncan Real Estate vs. Tyler’s

Adult Volleyball

Jan. 22       6:30 p.m.   Duncan Real Estate vs. Lobstahs

Jan. 22       7:30 p.m.   IRE vs. Tyler’s

Jan. 22       8:30 p.m.   Duncan Real Estate vs. IRE

Adult flag football season kicks off new year, season

The Anna Maria Island Community Center adult coed NFL Flag Football League kicked off its 2013 season Jan. 3 with four games. Teams in the league will play an eight-week season followed by playoffs and the crowning of a Super Bowl champ.

The first game of the evening had Lobstahs Lions edging Beach to Bay Construction Ravens 32-26. Quarterback Matt Piermarnini completed 19 of 28 passes for 275 yards and five touchdown passes. Four touchdown passes went to receiver Eric Gledhill, who hauled in nine passes for 150 yards. Wayne Wycoff added six receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown.

Gledhill paced the defense with five flag pulls, while Sean Sanders added two pulls and a quarterback sack in the victory.

The Ravens were led by Larry Berkery, who completed 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards and three touchdown passes, while also running for a touchdown. Shawn Kaleta caught four passes for 41 yards and three touchdowns, while Robert Gibbons added seven receptions for 84 yards on offense and grabbed four flags on defense in the loss.

Florida Discount Signs Colts trotted past the Waterfront Restaurant Dolphins 43-33 behind solid running that produced 185 yards rushing. Brandon Hartwig ran for a team-high 104 yards and one touchdown, while also completing three passes for 42 yards and one touchdown pass. Dustin Swain added 52 yards rushing and one touchdown, while also catching four passes for 50 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Greg Ross completed five passes for 46 yards and a pair of touchdown passes, and Dina DeJesus caught two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 20 yards in the victory.

The Dolphins were led by quarterback Ryan Moss, who completed 15 of 22 passes for 179 yards and five touchdown passes. Jonathan Moss caught four passes for 81 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Amy Moss grabbed three passes for 40 yards and two touchdowns. Brent Moss completed the scoring for the Dolphins with four receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown.

Duffy’s Tavern Raiders edged Agnelli Pool & Spa Giants 41-38 behind the passing of Chris Gillum, who completed 16 of 25 passes for 237 yards and five touchdown passes. Brother Mike Gillum was his favorite receiver, catching eight balls for 105 yards, including two touchdowns and an extra point. Tyler Redmond added four receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns and a pair of extra points. Jay Hoffmeister completed the Raiders scoring with five receptions for 64 yards, including a touchdown and two extra points.

Defensively, the Raiders were led by Mike Gillum’s five flag pulls and an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Eddie Hernandez. Hoffmeister also added an interception in the victory.

Tim Shaughnessy paced the Giant offense with 126 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns, while also throwing for 165 yards and three touchdown passes. Pat Calvary was his top target, grabbing five passes for 89 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Frank Agnelli added two catches for 50 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Caleb Roberts completed the Giant scoring with two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown, while also grabbing an interception — taking it to the house for a defensive touchdown.

Duncan Cardinals flew past Slim’s Place Patriots 31-14 in the last game of the evening behind 185 passing yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Jason Vancleave. Vancleave also hauled in a 45-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Kraut who added five catches for 120 yards, including a touchdown and an extra point. Ben Pieper added a rushing and receiving touchdown, while Chris Wilson completed the scoring with two catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Dave Johnston threw for 50 yards and a touchdown pass, while also catching a 40-yard touchdown pass to lead the Patriots. Mike Smith completed the scoring with a touchdown reception to go along with 25 receiving yards, 55 passing yards and a touchdown pass.

Horseshoe news

Three teams advanced from pool play and battled for the day’s bragging rights during Jan. 5 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits.

Jerry Disbrow and Larry Livrago drew the bye into the finals and watched as Gene Bobeldyk and Norm Good rolled past George McKay and Bob Brown by a 25-8 score. In the finals, Bobeldyk-Good was too good for Disbrow-Livrago, dispatching them by a 23-4 score to win the day’s proceedings.

The Jan. 2 games also saw three teams advance to the knockout round. Larry Livrago and Bruce Munro edged Art Kingstad and Bill Wright 21-17 to advance to the finals. Livrago-Munro then rolled past Bob Lee and Rod Bussey 21-3 in the championship match.

Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.

There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.