The indoor-outdoor-indoor adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island concluded its season June 4 with semifinal and championship matches.
COVID-19 shuttled the season until May, when play resumed outdoors at the center. Torrential rains then pushed the final matches into the center gym, ending what might be the longest season on record.
The finals saw Slim’s Place outscore Duncan Real Estate 14-12 behind six goals and four assists from Kevin Roman and four goals from Diego Felipe. Brother Brayan Felipe added two goals and two assists, while PJ Smargisso and Yuri Pereira each scored once to complete the victory. Goalie Mark Long made 22 saves to help preserve the victory for Slim’s Place.
Duncan Real Estate was led by five goals from Joey Hutchinson and four goals and two assists from Zach Lieb. Jenna Steininger, Damir Glavan and Zach Long each added a goal for Duncan, which also received 24 saves in the loss from Robb Marshall.
Slim’s advanced to the finals with an easy 12-4 victory over Sato Real Estate in the first semifinal match. Kevin Roman led the way with four goals and four assists, while Diego Felipe came through with four goals and 10 saves in goal. Yuri Pereira chipped in with a hat trick, Brayan Felipe scored once and Mark Long finished with 24 saves in the victory.
Sato Real Estate received a goal each from Josh Sato, Sean Flynn, Ben Sato and Erin Felipe, while Josh Sato finished with 22 saves in the loss.
Duncan advanced to the championship match on the strength of a 10-0 victory over Gulfview Windows and Doors. Joey Hutchinson and Zach Lieb scored four goals each to lead Duncan, which also received a goal each from Damir Glavan and Zach Long. Goalie Robb Marshall’s 22 saves helped preserve the victory.
Gulfview goalie Brandin Holcomb was the player of the game, finishing with 19 saves in the loss.
Horseshoe news
There was no need for a playoff at the June 3 horseshoe games at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits. The team of Tim Sofran and Bob Heiger forged the lone 3-0 record during pool play and were the day’s outright champs. The win was the fourth consecutive trip to the winner’s circle for Heiger.
Horseshoe action June 6 was a wipeout due to rain and flooding from high tides due to Tropical Storm Cristobal.
Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection.
There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
Register by June 11 for adult soccer
The adult outdoor soccer league is returning to the center pitch this summer, with most games starting at 6 p.m. Thursdays. The last day to register is June 11 and matches will start June 18.
Cost is $10 for members and $96 for nonmembers.
To register, call 941-778-1908 or visit the center at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, or online at centerami.org.
Register now for Magic tryouts
Youth-related activities are resuming, including summer camps and athletics.
So we were expecting an announcement and a June 15 opening for county parks.
The Florida Youth Soccer Organization reacted quickly to the phase 2 openings and authorized soccer activities could reopen, assuming compliance with guidelines and restrictions.
Manatee Magic tryout dates are TBA.
But players are encouraged to register for tryouts at mayso.org.
There is no cost to tryout.
For more information, email me, VP of competitive soccer Kevin Cassidy, at info@mayso.org.
