At the midpoint of the adult flag football season at the Center of Anna Maria Island, Luxury Services appears to be the team to beat.
They’ve posted double-digit victory margins in three of their four victories on the way to a 4-0 record. Moss Builders is on their heels at 3-1, followed by Cortez Deep Sea Fishing, Salty Printing and Sandbar Restaurant, all at 2-2. Gulf Drive Cafe, Solid Rock Construction and Banks Home Lending complete the standings at 1-3.
Action July 6 got started with Luxury Services taking on Gulf Drive Cafe. The Cafe hung tough with Luxury Services for a while, trailing by only 4 points at the 14-minute mark of the first half, but Luxury Services outscored Gulf Drive 19-6 on the way to a dominating 41-24 victory.
Quarterback Chase Richardson turned in another strong performance, finishing with four touchdown passes and a touchdown run to lead Luxury Services, which also received 12 catches, including two for touchdowns from Tim Holly, who also added a rushing touchdown and a pair of extra points. Alonzo Leemus added two TD grabs and a pair of 2-point conversions, while Jasmine Muldoon completed the scoring with a 2-point conversion in the victory.
Dominick Otteni threw three TD passes, including two to Jacob Ferda and one to Dallas Buchholtz for the Cafe, which also receive a TD run from Steven Pavina in the loss.
Cortez Deep Sea Fishing outscored Sandbar Restaurant 39-31 behind a strong performance from Anthony Mannino, who finished with eight catches, including two for TDs, while also running for a score and throwing a pair of TD passes. Matt Manger added three TD passes for Cortez Fishing, which also received two TD receptions from Cole Carter and a TD grab from Anthony McCance in the victory.
Zachary Routh threw five TD passes and Wes Coleman had three TD catches for Sandbar, which also received TD catches from Cody Allen and Brad Coleman in the loss.
Moss Builders edged Salty Printing 25-20 in the third game of the night behind three TD passes from Ryan Moss and a TD run and two TD catches from Greg Moss. Peggy Smith completed the scoring for Moss with a touchdown grab.
Zaon Williams ran for a TD, threw a TD pass and had a pick-six on defense for Salty Printing, which also received a TD reception and a pair of extra points from Brandon Rolland in the loss.
Banks Home Lending emphatically won its first game of the season with a 46-29 victory over Solid Rock Construction in the last game of the night. Cruz Rodriguez had a huge game, finishing with 10 catches, including four for TDs, while also adding a pair of TD passes. Cory Banks added five TD passes for Banks Home Lending, which also received two TD catches from Sequiel Marintez and one TD from Dan O’Connor in the victory.
Tuna McCracken paced Solid Rock with three TD passes on offense, while adding a pick-six interception on defense. Connor Ludwig chipped in two TD receptions, while Tyler Brewer completed the scoring with a TD reception, an extra point and a sack for a safety in the loss.
Key Royale news
The recent highlight for members at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach was the annual Fourth of July golf scramble. The team of Art McMillan, Deb and Dave Richardson and Quentin Talbert captured first-place with a 5-under-par 27 to edge second-place finishers Chuck Patrick and Adam, Karen & Scott Mitchell by a stroke. Third-place went to Mike Clements, Ken Nagengast, Sean Purcell and Debi Wohlers, who finished at 3-under-par 29.
Wohlers also captured the women’s long-drive competition, while Chris Nelson won the men’s contest. Art McMillan’s tee shot on the third hole settled to within 3 feet, giving him closest-to-the-pin, while Jody Maleeny and Chuck Patrick won the women’s and men’s putting contests.
In addition to golf, Chris and Tom Nelson won a friendly corn hole contest, while Mike Clements, Ken Nagengast, Sean Purcell and Debi Wohlers won the Family Feud contest.
Following the event, players chowed at a cookout of burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads and desserts on the Key Royale patio.
Regular golf action July 3 saw John Kolojeski card a plus-2 to win the weekly modified-Stableford match. Nelson Eagle and Art McMillan were both a point back in second.
Action July 6 saw Jim Hill, Hoyt Miller, Tom Nelson and Terry Schaefer combine on a 4-under-par 28 to win the weekly scramble. The team of Don Grau, Dom Livedoti, Art McMillan and Quentin Talbert was a stroke back in second place.
Horseshoe news
The week was short and sweet at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits with two outright winners. Tom Farrington and Bob Hawks posted the lone 3-0 record during July 5 pool play and were crowned as champs for the day. Farrington was back in the winner’s circle on July 8, this time teaming up with Tim Sofran to forge the only 3-0 record in pool play giving Farrington bragging rights for the week.
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.