Soccer is running hot at the community center.
After four weeks of action, seven teams are within three points or less of first-place Moss Builders, which boasts a 3-1 record. Florida Impact Windows is right on their tail with a 2-0-2 record, while Hampton Painting and Language Services Associates are a point behind them at 2-1-1. Ross Built, Bubble Binz, Sato Real Estate and Pool America follow at 2-2 while Duncan Real Estate at 0-2-2 and 0-4 Slicker’s Eatery Complete the standings.
Slicker’s Eatery took on Pool America to kick off an evening of matches April 17. Pool America jumped on top early on a nice 20-yard strike from Christopher Klotz that got over the outstretched hands of Slicker’s goalie Robb Marshall.
Klotz added another goal and an assist that gave Murat Akay a tap-in goal and Pool America a halftime lead.
Klotz finished with two goals and two assists as Pool America cruised to a 6-3 victory. Lucas Wilson finished with two goals and an assist, while Akay finished with two goals. Goalie Julian Bejarano helped preserve the victory with 10 saves.
Alex Aviles, Daniel Fritz and Brandon Rolland each scored a goal for Slicker’s Eatery, which also received six saves from Marshall in the loss.
Moss Builders edged Ross Built 3-1 in the second game of the night while Language Services Associates eased past Bubble Binz in the third game. Duncan Real Estate and Florida Impact Windows battled to a 4-4 tie in the fourth game of the evening, while Sato Real Estate held on for a 5-4 victory in the last game of the night.
Key Royale news
It was a big week for golfers at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach, with three major tournaments, starting with Doe Day on April 8. Forty-six women braved a wet start to the day, playing with the Swing of Bling theme.
Playing a two-person handicap scramble in three flights, the team of Ann Hackinson and Jenny Huibers took first place in Flight 1, while Jana Samuels and Tamra Hogan took the top spot in Flight 2. Beth Lindeman and Ann Hitchen took first place in Flight 3.
Heather Pritchard won closest-to-the-line on No. five, Tamra Hogan won the long-drive contest and Jana Samuels had the longest putt on the third hole.
Games, raffles and a buffet rounded out the women’s season-closing event.
The club saw 72 players on the links April 11 for its annual Farewell Scramble. The team of Laurie Hicks, Marty Hicks, Lori Waggoner and Debi Wohlers took first place with a 4-under-par 28, one stroke better than second-place finisher Joe Coyne, Charlie Porter, Terry Schaefer and Joe Tynan. Debi Wohlers won the long-drive contest for the women, while Jeff Wilkie won for the men. Brenda Solleveld won closest-to-the-pin, while Judy Menchek and John Lacy won putting contests. Lori Waggoner and John Fay won the chipping contests.
Burgers, brats, hot dogs and salads were served in the clubhouse following the golf action.
Club action for the week concluded April 16 with Stag Day, featuring 56 KRC members playing a scramble/ramble format with two scores counted on each hole for a par 64.
The team of Buddy Foy, Jack Lowry, Tom Nelson and Charlie Porter matched the 1-over-par 65 carded by Dave DuVernay, Jim Hitchen, Jerry Martinek and Greg Shorten, resulting in a tie for first place. The team of Brian Comer, Tony Donnelly, Chuck Patrick and Mike Pritchett were two strokes back in second place.
The day wrapped up with libations and a dinner buffet.
Horseshoes action
Two teams emerged from pool play with 3-0 records and settled things in a playoff at the April 16 horseshoe competition at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. The team of Tom Skoloda and John Yaroch defeated Tim Sofran and Adin Shank 22-15 to earn the day’s bragging rights.
Sofran found himself back in the mix in the April 19 games, opening the match with three double ringers on the way to winning a 22-0 victory over Bob Lee and Jay Disbrow.
Play gets under way 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.