The Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach held its annual 36-hole, no-handicap club championship tournament over two days.
Playing 18 holes each day, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, the women had a close finish with Jenny Huibers capturing first place with a score of 155, edging second-place finisher Linda Dorsey by one stroke. Defending champion Debi Wohlers finished another stroke back in third place.
In the men’s division, Eric Lawson grabbed his fifth straight club championship with a score of 11-over-par 139. Rob Perkins took second place at 146, while Robert McSparren took third at 247.
The news of the week, however, was arguably Dale Miller’s first career ace. Playing the 130-yard eighth hole, Miller struck his 9-iron perfectly for his first hole-in-one. As is the custom, Miller treated folks in the clubhouse to their favorite beverage following the round.
Flag football scores for week three
After three weeks of action in the 8-10 division of the youth flag football league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, Diamond Turf is locked in a virtual tie for first place with Adrian Griffin Interiors.
Diamond Turf has a perfect 2-0 record with a game in hand over 2-1 Adrian Griffin Interiors. Moss Builders at 1-1 and Solid Rock Construction at 1-2 follow with The Fish Guy Aquarium Services holding down last place with a 0-2 record.
Action Feb. 5 kicked off with Diamond Turf taking on Adrian Griffin Interiors and coming away with a hard-fought, 13-12 victory. Sebastian Buser threw a pair of touchdown passes to Owen Guth and Lucas Urbiola while Cooper Patel helped provide the winning margin with an extra-point reception.
Adrian Griffin Interiors received a long touchdown run from Asher Patel, while Grayson Hinckle connected with Phoenix Harwood on a touchdown pass to complete the scoring for Adrian Griffin Interiors in the loss.
The second 8-10 division game of the evening saw Miles Moss toss four TD passes to lead Moss Builders to a 25-6 romp over Solid Rock Construction. Owen Mahoney was on the receiving end of two TDs and an extra point, while Wesley Bekkerus and Parker Svoboda each finished with a TD catch in the victory.
Solid Rock Construction was led by Elijah Roadman’s touchdown pass to Ruby Kesten, who added an interception on defense.
Standings in the 11-13 age division are tight with Jiffy Lube, Moss Builders, Sato Real Estate and Solid Rock Air Conditioning boasting 3-1 records. Poppo’s Taqueria is alone at 2-2, while Salty Printing and Sandhoff Construction follow with 1-3 records. Shady Lady Horticultural Services at 0-4 completes the 11-13 standings.
Action Feb. 3 kicked off with Solid Rock Air Conditioning crushing Salty Printing 31-6 followed by another blowout win by Sandhoff Construction, which cruised past Shady Lady 34-6. Poppo’s Taqueria continued the onslaught with a 26-6 victory over Jiffy Lube, while Moss Builders and Sato Real Estate battled to a 6-6 tie through regulation with Moss earning the tiebreaker victory with more yardage gained.
The 14-17 division standings are tight. Solid Rock Electrical is on top with a 3-1 record, just ahead of second place Cortez Florida Vacations and Moss Builders, which both have played one less game. HSH Design and Solid Rock AC are both 2-2, while Reel Coastal Properties holds down the cellar with a 0-4 record.
The two games played Feb. 3 were easy wins as Solid Rock Electrical cruised to a 15-0 victory over Reel Coastal Properties and HSH Design crushed Solid Rock Air Conditioning 25-6.
Adult indoor soccer action
Three weeks into the adult indoor soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, Pool America and Sato Real Estate are tied with 3-0 records. Solid Rock Construction follows with a 2-1 record, while Moss Builders at 1-2 and Bubble Binz and Hampton Painting at 0-3 complete the standings.
The action kicked off Feb. 6 with Pool America crushing Bubble Binz 15-4 behind five goals and six assists from Gerardo Urbiola Bolanos and three goals each from Flavio Olvera and Hugo Gallegos.
Danny Free scored two goals for Bubble Binz, which also received 14 saves from Eduardo Schlueter in the loss.
The second game of the night also was a blowout as Sato Real Estate cruised past Solid Rock Construction 15-2. Murat Akay scored six goals and Jack Gibson added five goals to lead Sato, which received 18 saves from goalie Josh Sato in the victory.
The last game of the evening saw Moss Builders edge Hampton Painting 9-7, getting five goals from James Roadman and four goals from Ed Moss in the win.
Ethan Hampton scored three goals to lead Hampton Painting, which also received a goal each from Daniel Hampton, Kali Richardson, Samuel Romero and Edwin Pichardo in the loss.
Horseshoes action
Horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits was short and sweet this week. Adin Shank and Ron Gagnon posted the lone 3-0 record in pool play Feb. 5 and were the day’s outright champs.
Action Feb. 8 saw Del Reese walk his way to the winner’s circle with the only 3-0 record in pool play.
Play gets started at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays 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.
Perico islanders score at Sarasota tennis tourney
Jim Elder of Perico Island brought home the 80s doubles title at the Sarasota City Championships Feb. 1. Playing at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota, Elder and his partner Jim Bishop of Wild Oak Bay in Bradenton prevailed in the final 63-61 versus Larry Steenbergen and Terry Warner.
For myself, Mark Malinowski, a neighbor of Elder at Perico Bay Club, I reached the final of the 55s division on Feb. 2 and lost a thriller to Niel Hutchinson of Lakewood Ranch 76-64. I squandered two set points in the first set.
To reach the final, I edged Paul Haggar of St. Petersburg 7-5, 3-6, 10-2 in the first round Jan. 31 and then defeated Richard Dixon, also of St. Pete, 62-63, Feb. 1.
Overall, 69 players competed in the tournament in nine age divisions. The most accomplished player in the tournament was Les Desmarteaux of Sarasota, who played Davis Cup for Canada and, at Saroasto, won the 70s division final 6-3, 1-6, 10-1 against Rob Lavet, who played at University of Pennsylvania.
— Mark Malinowski