Two adult sports leagues started up the season last week at The Center of Anna Maria Island.
Adult volleyball arrived on the hardcourt with Solid Rock Construction out to defend the championship title. At the end of the night, the family team came out on top, winning two matches.
The first games of the adult indoor soccer season heated up the gym for its second season since the sports comeback last year.
The night included lots of shooting and amazing saves. Pool America came out on top in the match-up against Sato Real Estate, finishing the game with the score at 8-7.
With Josh Sato playing as the primary goalie and 22 saves, backup goalie Sean Flynn logged six saves and three goals in the Sato Real Estate loss on week one.
Sato’s sister-in-law, Lexi, along with Oliver Petereit had single goals in the game. Ben Sato, Josh’s brother, put two points on the scoreboard to keep the game close.
Team Pool America got its first win with Chris Klotz in the goal with 14 saves. Omar Polar and Andrew Sullivan both had multiple saves as relief to Klotz.
Sullivan also hit three soccer balls into the net, matching teammate Olaf Krause.
Chris Scott got his two shots past the Sato Real Estate defense and goalie to secure the win.
In the second indoor game of the season, Slim’s Place topped Gulfview Windows, with a final score of 8-7.
Gulfview’s Brandin Holcomb and Ryan Moss had 14 and 16 saves, respectively, in the game. Keith Mahoney, Jessica Williams and John Haggerty all put points on the scoreboard for their team.
Putting a win in the record books, Diego Felipe, for Slim’s Place, had 15 saves. Steve Oelfke earned eight saves for his team.
The Slim’s Place scoring came from Felipe, Kevin Roman and Mark Long, each with two goals. Felipe’s brother, Brayan, and Oelfke each had a solo goal in the nail-biting game.
Ross Built Construction’s loss to Duncan Real Estate was in the hands of former Ross Built goalie Robb Marshall.
Marshall’s 22 recorded saves along with Zach Lieb’s six goals gave Duncan Real Estate its victory. Duncan’s win came with the help of scoring by Jenna Steininger and Damir Glavin, with two goals each and Cole Peterson’s single.
Joey Hutchison’s two goals and six saves in the game sparked and solidified the win.
Ross Built Construction’s squad made Duncan work for the game. In the goal, Max Gazzo and Nate Talucci shut down 29 shots.
Teammates Chris Circharo, Greg Ross and Ryan Hogan each struck and scored. Gazzo topped off his 18 saves with two goals in the Ross Built team loss to end the first night of indoor competition.
Sun Scoreboard
Monday, Feb. 3
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Ugly Grouper 25 25
Bins Be Clean 16 16
Solid Rock Construction 25 25
Sandbar 11 8
Solid Rock Construction 22 25 15
Ugly Grouper 25 13 9
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Youth Flag Football
Eight- to 10-year-old league
HSH Designs 24
Diamond Turf 18
Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar 0
Cool Today 30
Moss Builders 13
Rays Ramblings 6
11- to 13-year-old league
Solid Rock Construction 32
Slim’s Place 18
Ugly Grouper 12
Progressive Cabinetry 26
14- to 17-year-old league
MuniPlan 8
Hashmark Sports 0
Gulf Drive Café 14
Ugly Grouper 33
Thursday, Feb. 6
Adult Co-Ed Indoor Soccer
Sato Real Estate 7
Pool America 8
Slim’s Place 8
Gulfview Windows 7
Ross Built Construction 5
Duncan Real Estate 13
Adult Co-Ed Flag Football
Lancaster Designs 28
Ugly Grouper 6
Beach Bums 33
Rays Ramblings 32
Slim’s Place 34
Capt. Sky Cruises 33
Moss Builders 38
Firkins Automotive 26
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