Quarterfinal playoff action in the Center of Anna Maria Island’s flag football league took place at Palma Sola Park Sept. 26 with four match ups to decide which teams continue to the final four.
The action kicked off at Palma Sola Park — while the newly sodded center field is settling up — with No. 4 seed Salty Printing taking on No. 5 Coaster Continent in what turned out to be the game of the evening.
The teams traded scores throughout the game, but Coaster Continent ended up on top with a 45-44 victory behind the all-around play of quarterback Matt Manger. Manger threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores, while also adding two receptions on offense and adding seven flag pulls and an interception on defense.
Steven Pavina also played a big role with one rushing and one receiving touchdown in addition to an extra point. Karri Stephens finished with one rushing and one receiving touchdown, while Cody Allen and Joey Carder each finished with a touchdown catch in the victory.
Quarterback Cory Von Borstel threw six touchdown passes and added a TD reception to go along with six flag pulls and an interception on defense for Salty Printing. Miguel Rodriguez finished with one TD pass and five TD catches for Salty Printing, which also received a TD catch from Logan Heath and a pair of extra-point catches from Amanda Baar in the loss.
The second game of the evening saw Solid Rock Construction cruise past Reel Coastal Properties 37-6 behind five TD passes from Tuna McCracken, including three to David Daigle, who finished with six receptions and an extra point. Blake Balais added a TD catch while finishing with a team-high nine flag pulls and an interception that he returned for a touchdown. David Kesten completed the scoring with a TD catch for Solid Rock in the victory.
Shawn Balvin threw a touchdown pass to Zachariah Anabtawi for Reel Coastal Properties in the loss.
Chase Richardson threw four TD passes and ran for three more to lead Slim’s Place past Edible Cookie Dough Cafe 46-24. Jaden Grant had two touchdown catches, while Tim Holly and Connor Ludwig each added a touchdown grab in the victory.
Dallas Buchholtz threw four TD passes for Edible Cookie Dough Cafe, which also received two TD grabs from Jacob Ferda and one each from Mike Stout and Kiatrell Zachary in the loss.
Solid Rock Electrical blew out Cortez Pump & Sprinkler 52-15 behind six touchdown passes, a rushing touchdown and one touchdown reception from Cruz Rodriguez. Rodriguez also added an interception return for a TD, while Christian Hampton finished with five TD catches in the game.
Donte Filletti threw a pair of TD passes for Cortez Pump, which also received touchdown receptions from David Lopez and Jacob Rairigh in the loss.
Key Royale golf news
Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach teed off Sept. 22 with the men playing a nine-hole, modified-Stableford system match. Quentin Talbert and Ed Harrell shared clubhouse bragging rights after they both finished at plus-3.
The ladies played a nine-hole individual-low-net match Sept. 23. Jana Samuels fired a 2-under-par 30 to earn a two-stroke victory over second-place finisher Margrit Layh. Kathy Riorden claimed third place at 1-over-par 33.
Members played a scramble Sept. 25 to close out the week’s golf action. The team of Jim Hill, Bill Shuman, Quentin Talbert and Ron Vandeman fired a 3-over-par 67 to tie Marty Hicks, Jody Maleeny and Bob Maleeny for first place. Bob Baker, Jackie Gorski, John Kolojeski and Doug Kristensen were a stroke back in second place.
Horseshoe action
Horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits on Sept. 24 saw Tim Sofran and Gersey Fernandes post the lone 3-0 record in pool play, claiming their spot as outright champs.
Two teams emerged from pool play during the Sept. 27 games and settled things in a playoff. Tom Farrington teamed up with Bob Heiger to earn a 21-13 victory over Billy Silver and Tom Lewis to earn the day’s bragging rights.
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.
Center sets youth combine
Got speed?
Strength?
Want to test agility?
The Center or Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, will hold a Youth Athlete Combine at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
The event is free for youth ages 7-18 but space is limited and registration is required.
Participants will run a 10-yard dash, make a vertical jump, do pullups and more.
For more information, call the center at 941-778-1908.
— Lisa Neff