First-round playoff action in the adult flag football league presented by the Center of Anna Maria Island began Sept. 19 with games matching up the sixth through 11th seeds.
Upsets ruled the day as two of three lower-seeded teams won their games — all played at Palma Sola Park while the newly sodded center field settles.
The first game of the evening saw No. 11 seed Edible Cookie Dough Cafe emphatically eliminate No. 6 G.I. Bins with a 48-29 victory. Dallas Buchholtz threw seven touchdown passes, including three to Sequiel Marintez, who also had a game-high eight receptions. Jacob Ferda and Mike Stout each added a pair of touchdown catches to the victory.
Tristan Szabo had a strong game for G.I. Bins, finishing with three touchdown passes and a receiving touchdown. Sir Williams threw for one score and added a pair of touchdown catches to go along with a touchdown reception from Christian Mcpherson.
No. 10 seed Reel Coastal Properties upset No. 7 seed Moss Builders 43-25 behind five touchdown passes from Shawn Balvin, including three to Tyler Brewer. Zachariah Anabtawi added two TD grabs and Jordan Hood contributed a TD reception to the victory.
Ray Gardner threw three touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Moss Builders, which also received two TD catches from James Roadman. Ramon Guerrero IV added a TD in the victory.
The last game of the evening matched up No. 8 seed Cortez Pump & Sprinkler and No. 9 seed Bubble Binz.
Brandon Rolland led Cortez Pump & Sprinkler to victory with four touchdown passes, including two to Greg Moss, who finished with a game-high 10 receptions. Moss also chipped in on defense with two interceptions, including one he took to the house for a TD. Roman Marintez added two TD catches and a 2-point conversion in the victory.
Donte Filletti threw four touchdown passes to lead Bubble Binz, including two to Kei Green, who finished with eight catches in the game. David Lopez added two TDs, while Filletti chipped in with an interception return for a TD.
According to the seedings, the center league matchups at Palma Sola Park Sept. 26 should see No. 11 Edible Cookie Dough taking on No. 2 Solid Rock Construction, while No. 4 Salty Printing takes on No. 5 Coaster Continent. No. 2 seed Solid Rock Electrical will take on No. 8 Cortez Pump & Sprinkler with game times to be determined.
Key Royale news
There was a full week of golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, starting with the men’s weekly modified-Stableford system match Sept. 15. Ed Harrell and Larry Pippel shared first-place honors after they both carded plus-4s.
The women took to the course Sept. 16 for a nine-hole individual-low-net match. Jackie Gorski fired a 2-over-par 34 to grab a one-shot victory over Margrit Layh and Jana Samuels, who tied for second at 3-over-par. Helen Pollock and Sue Wheeler finished in a tie for third place with matching 4-over-par 36s.
Members played a scramble/shamble combo Sept. 18 on a modified course that played to a par 43.
The team of Deb and Dave Richardson, Quentin Talbert and Ron Vandeman carded a 4-under-par 39 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day. The team of Mike Gillie, Dale Miller, Kurt Snouffer and Warren Stevens took second place with a 2-under-par 41.
Horseshoe action
Horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits was short and sweet. Gary Howcroft walked his way to the winner’s circle after posting the lone 3-0 record in pool play to win the Sept. 17 games, while Billy Silver did the same at the Sept. 20 games.
Play gets underway 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.