Tournament play starts for soccer league
Throughout the Anna Maria Island Community Center Soccer League regular season, players have been working to improve their skills and teamwork in the instructional league for players ages 4 through 7.
Players in the 4-5 age division play on a small field with no goalie, while the 6-7 division plays on a field twice that size with five players and a goalie. The focus of both of these divisions is skill development and fun, not wins or losses.
That all changed this past week with the 6-7 division end-of-season tournament where, if your team wins, there’s yet another game to play, but if the team loses, the season is over.
The tournament got started Nov. 1 with LPAC taking on Island Pest Control. Island Pest Control edged LPAC 3-2 behind a pair of goals from David Daigle and one goal from Julius Petereit to advance to the next round of the tournament. LPAC was led by Javier Rivera’s two goals in the loss.
The second game of the evening saw Sandbar sneak past Dojo Athletics by the same 3-2 score. Tyler Brewer notched a pair of goals to lead Sandbar, which also received one goal from Ashton Pennell in the victory. Dojo Athletics was led by two goals from Daniel Fritz in the loss.
Island Real Estate advanced to the tournament final with an impressive 3-0 victory over Island Pest Control Nov. 5. Jaysen Berzowski got the scoring started when he slid and knocked in a loose ball in front of the Island Pest Control net for a 1-0 lead. Island Pest appeared ready to tie the game, as David Daigle and Sam Bowers both had several good scoring chances, but they were unable to capitalize on them.
Late in the first half, Gianna Sparks got loose on a breakaway to score for a 2-0 IRE lead. Berzowski notched a goal in the second half to complete the 3-0 victory.
In the second game of the evening, Sandbar advanced to the finals with a 9-2 victory over Beach Bums. Tyler Brewer and Avery Carnes scored four goals apiece, while Ashton Pennell added one goal in the victory. The Beach Bums were led by Luke Marvin’s two goals in the loss.
Wash Family Construction battled to an 8-8 tie with Beach Bistro in Premier Division action for ages 10-11 Nov. 1. Kyle Parsons scored six goals to lead WFC, which also received a goal apiece from Garrison Clark and Elijah Clay-Chapman. Julius Gomes scored four goals to lead Beach Bistro, which also received three goals from Phillip Bidddulph and one goal from Hunter Parrish in the tie.
WFC rebounded from the tie to take a 5-2 win over West Coast Surf Shop Nov. 2. Kyle Parsons and Elijah Clay-Chapman scored two goals apiece, while Garrison Clark added one goal in the victory. The Surf Shop was led by Helio Gomez and Chandler Hardy with a goal each.
Mike Norman Realty stayed on top of Division I for ages 12-13 with a 5-1 victory over the Gathering Place Nov. 2. Morgan Greig led the way with three goals, while Michael Duffman added a pair of goals in the victory.
Autoway Ford stayed three points behind Mike Norman Realty thanks to a 6-0 victory over the Gathering Place Nov. 3. Henrik Brusso led the way with three goals, while Neil Carper, Francesca Parkin and Sydney Cornell each contributed one goal in the victory.
Sparks Steel Art clinched the top seed for the division II, age 10-11, playoffs with a 4-1 victory over Mr. Bone’s BBQ Nov. 3. Tyler Yavalar and Dylan Joseph scored two goals each to lead Sparks in the victory. Jake Miller scored one goal for Mr. Bones in the loss.
Southern Greens showed that they’re a team to watch out for once playoffs start with a pair of wins, including a 9-2 thumping of Wash Family Construction Nov. 1. Michael Latimer scored seven goals to lead Southern Greens, which also received single goals from Aiden Grumley and Reese Helvey in the win. Michael Datolli and Gavin Sentman each scored one goal for WFC in the loss.
Southern Greens second impressive showing was to defeat Sparks Steel Art 6-5 Nov. 5 behind four goals from Reese Helvey and two goals from Michael Latimer. Dylan Joseph paced Sparks Steel Art with three goals, while Tyler Yavalar added two goals in the loss.
Wash Family Construction defeated Mr. Bone’s BBQ 4-1 Nov. 5 behind three goals from Nico Calleja and one goal from Gavin Sentman. Leo Rose scored one goal to lead Mr. Bones in the loss.
Connie’s Landscaping rode a four-goal game from Corbin Greg to edge Jessie’s Island Store in Division III, age 8-9, action Nov. 5. Daniel Sentman scored twice to lead Jessie’s, which also received one goal from Hannah McCracken in the loss.
Fran Maxon Realty shutout Jessie’s Island Store 5-0 Nov. 3 to move within three games of an undefeated-untied Division III regular season. Allie Connelly led the way with two goals, while Josh Class, Taro de Haan and Joey Theil scored one goal apiece in the win.
In adult soccer action Nov. 4, the Fish Hole extended its lead in the standings to five points thanks to a 7-2 win over Beach to Bay Construction. Brent Moss scored three goals to lead Fish Hole, which also received single goals from Ed Moss, Ryan Moss, Evelyn Saenz and Josh Sato in the victory.
Tony Frudakis and Trevor Flathman scored one goal each for Beach to Bay Construction in the loss.
Ross Built finally got into the win column with a 6-2 victory over Sarasota Veterinary Emergency Hospital. Teddy Louloudes led Ross Built with three goals, while Greg Ross added two goals and Rich Bell finished with one goal in the victory. Danielle Moore and Paul Heyward led SVEH with a goal each in the loss.
Back Alley moved out of the cellar and into second place in the standings thanks to a 7-5 win over the Sun. Zach Gilliland led Back Alley with five goals, while Tim Tedesco added two goals in the win. Damir Glavan’s two goals led the Sun, which also received single goals from Zoran Kolega, Ryan Hogan and former Manatee High soccer player Jamie Gregorich in the loss.
Key Royale Club news
Key Royale members gathered for their monthly men’s and women’s mixed scramble and luncheon Nov. 5. Forty-four golfers gathered for the 9 a.m. shotgun start.
First-place honors went to the team of Christina Mason, Dennis Schavey, Barry Martin and Jim Thorten. Second place was captured by Sally Martin, Markie Ksiazek, Gino DiClemente and Loren Hanson.
Less than .3 of a point separated the top three teams.
Closest to the pin was won by Marsha Helgeson on number eight and Chet Hutton won the honor on number three.
Chip-in honors were shared by Jim Thorton and Mary Lou Driert, who each managed the feat on hole four along with Jim Helgeson, who chipped in on number seven.
Golfers were joined by a dozen luncheon-only members and enjoyed a seasonal buffet of turkey with all the trimmings. Club president Terry Schaeffer outlined the clubhouse and course improvements that were completed during the summer months and additional course enhancements that will be completed this fall.
The men played an individual-low-net game Nov. 6 that was won by Ed Havlik with a 4-under-par 59. The team low net was captured by Havlik, Danny Hayes, Vince Mercadante and Gino DiClemente with a combined score of 260. Second place went to the team of Lew Winegarden, Bob Elliott, Jim Thorton and Gary Harris with a 268 total. Vince Mercadante chipped in on number 10.
The men played a best ball of foursome match Nov. 3 that was won by the team of Danny Hayes, Tom Gallagher and Dick Eichorn with a score of 44.
And the men played a nine-hole, best-ball-of-foursome match Nov. 1. First place went to the team of Danny Hayes, Austin Rice and Matt Behan with a score of 21.
Horseshoe news
Canadians Karl Thomas and John Crawford were the only duo to manage three wins in pool play during horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall horseshoe pits on a cold Nov. 6 morning. Four teams then battled for second place, starting with Jeff Moore and Sam Samuels, who shut out the John Johnson-Fritz team 22-0. Debbie Rhodes and Dave Lansaw then edged Tom Skoloda 22-20 to advance to the finals. Moore-Samuels then dispatched Rhodes-Lansaw to second place with a 25-15 score.
Nov. 3 horseshoe action saw three teams emerge from pool play with the required three victories. Tom Skoloda and Norm Good drew the bye into the finals and watched as Karl Thomas and Ron Pepka defeated Gene Bobeldyke and John Johnson 21-16. Thomas-Pepka then rolled past Skoloda-Good by a 23-14 score to earn the day’s bragging rights.
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 Soccer League standings
Team Won Lost Tie Pts.
Division III (ages 8-9)
Maxon 8 0 0 24
Connie’s 3 5 1 10
Jessie’s 1 7 1 4
Division II (ages 10-11)
Sparks 8 2 3 27
WFC 5 6 2 17
Southern 5 6 1 16
Mr. Bones 3 7 2 11
Division I (ages 12-13)
Norman 7 3 0 21
Autoway 6 3 0 18
Gathering 1 8 0 3
Premier Division (ages 14-17)
Bistro 5 2 1 16
WFC 4 4 1 13
Surf Shop 3 6 0 9
Adult Division
Fish Hole 5 1 0 15
Back Alley 3 2 1 10
SVEH 3 3 0 9
Sun 2 3 1 7
BTBConst. 2 3 1 7
Ross Built 1 4 1 4
AMICC Soccer League schedule
Date Time Teams
Instructional Division (ages 4-5)
Nov. 15 6 p.m. Awards banquet
Instructional Division (ages 6-7)
Nov. 15 6 p.m. Awards banquet
Division III (ages 8-9)
Nov. 10 5:30 p.m. Maxon vs. Connie’s
Nov. 12 6 p.m. Maxon vs. Jessie’s
Division II (ages 10-11)
Nov. 10 6:30 p.m. Sparks vs. Bones
Nov. 10 7:30 p.m. Southern vs. WFC
Nov. 12 7 p.m. Sparks vs. WFC
Nov. 12 8 p.m. Bones vs. Southern
Adult Division
Nov. 11 6 p.m. SVEH vs. Fish Hole
Nov. 11 7:20 p.m. Sun vs. BTBC
Nov. 11 8:40 p.m. Ross Built vs. Back Alley