Bills battle back
The Sun Sports game of the week was a back and forth thriller between the Island Gourmet Bills and the Island Real Estate Raiders.
The tone of this shootout was set early. On the very first play, Island Real Estate Raiders quarterback Chris Gillum threw a 45-yard TD pass to Jason Vancleve. The two point conversion was good, 8-0.
The Island Gourmet Bills quarterback, Charles Buky, answered right away and threw a 45-yard TD pass to Jim Ptak. The extra point failed, and the Bills trailed 8 to 6.
The quarterback battle was on, and it was playing out to be one of those games where whichever team has the ball last would probably win.
Raiders quarterback Chris Gillum threw two more first half touchdowns, one of them to Mike Gillum and the other to Vancleve. Bills quarterback Charles Buky also threw two more first half touchdowns, one of those was to A.J Brown and the other to Ptak. These made the score 20 to 19 and the Raiders in the lead at halftime.
The back and forth lead changes continued into the second half. With less than a minute left in the game, the Bills had the ball and found themselves down 36 to 32. They needed one last possession to score and retake the lead. The Bills marched down the field and with second and goal from the 15-yard line, Buky found Ptak in the end-zone for the score. With only 13 seconds left in the game, the Bills took the lead 39 to 36 with the extra point.
The Raiders still had 13 ticks though and one time out. Two quick pass plays got the Raiders close to mid-field. On the last play of the game, Chris Gillum threw a post pattern pass to his brother, Mike Gillum. The open receiver, Mike Gillum, looked like he was going to make the game winning catch, but at the last second free safety A.J. Brown closed the gap and dove to knock the ball away. The Bills battled until the last play and won 39 to 36.
For the Bills, Charles Buky threw for 310 yards, six touchdowns and three extra-points. Jim Ptak had 155 yards receiving, three TDs and one extra-point. A.J. Brown had 70 yards receiving and two TDs. Katie Berzowski had 45 yards receiving, one TD and one extra-point.
For the Raiders, Chris Gillum threw for 172 yards, five TDs and two extra points. Jason Vancleve finished with 102 yards receiving and three TDs. Mike Gillum had 42 yards receiving and one TD. Brianna Shaughnessy had 15 yards receiving, one TD and one sack for a safety.
Youth 5-7-Year-Old Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 17, Friday, 6 p.m. – Miller Electric Broncos vs. Air & Energy Bucs
Jan. 20, Monday, 6 p.m. – Beaches Real Estate Packers vs. Miller Electric Broncos
Youth 8-10-Year-Old Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 15, Wednesday, 6 p.m. – Miller Electric Cowboys vs. West Coast Air & Heating Dolphins
Jan. 17, Friday, 6 p.m. – Beach Bums Patriots vs. Manatee Diagnostic Ravens
Jan. 17, Friday, 7 p.m. – Miller Electric Cowboys vs. Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings
Jan. 20, Monday, 6 p.m. – LPAC Cardinals vs. Beach Bums Patriots
Youth 11-13-Year-Old Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 17, Friday, 8 p.m. – Beach to Bay Bucs vs. Will C. Photos Falcons
Jan. 20, Monday, 7 p.m. – Will C. Photos Falcons vs. LPAC Cardinals
Jan. 20, Monday, 8 p.m. – Sandbar Colts vs. Bark & Company Realty Ravens
Youth 14-17-Year-Old Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 16, Thursday, 6 p.m. – The Island Sun Bears vs. Waterfront restaurant Cowboys
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 6 p.m. – Swordfish Grill Browns vs. The Island Sun Bears
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 7 p.m. – The Feast Broncos vs. West Coast Surf Shop Jaguars
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 8 p.m. – Waterfront restaurant Cowboys vs. Mr. Bones Bengals
Adult co-ed 18 & Over Flag Football Results
Slim’s Place Bears – 37, Beach Bistro Raiders – 14
Agnelli Pool & Spas Giants – 32, Duffy’s Tavern Seahawks – 25
Beach to Bay Dolphins – 55, Waterfront restaurant Panthers – 6
Adult co-ed 18 & Over Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 15, Wednesday, 7 p.m. – Slim’s Place Bears vs. Waterfront restaurant Panthers
Jan. 15, Wednesday, 8 p.m. – Beach to Bay Dolphins vs. Agnelli Pool & Spas Giants
Jan. 15, Wednesday, 9 p.m. – Duffy’s Tavern Seahawks vs. Beach Bistro Raiders
Adult co-ed 30 & Over Flag Football Results
Ross Built Panthers – 18, Jessie’s Island Store Bucs – 0
Agnelli Pool & Spas Giants – 20, Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings – 14
Island Gourmet Bills – 39, Island Real Estate Raiders – 36
Adult co-ed 30 & Over Flag Football Schedule
Jan. 16, Thursday, 7 p.m. – Jessie’s Island Store Bucs vs. Island Gourmet Bills
Jan. 16, Thursday, 8 p.m. – Ross Built Panthers vs. Agnelli Pool & Spas Giants
Jan. 16, Thursday, 9 p.m. – Island Real Estate Raiders vs. Tyler’s Ice Cream Vikings
Adult co-ed Volleyball Results
Duncan Real Estate - 25, Southern Greens – 13 (First game of best 2 out of 3)
Duncan Real Estate - 25, Southern Greens – 8 (Second game of best 2 out of 3)
Florida Discount Signs & Wraps – 25, Southern Greens – 16 (First game of best 2 out of 3)
Florida Discount Signs & Wraps – 25, Southern Greens – 13 (Second game of best 2 out of 3)
Duncan Real Estate - 25, Florida Discount Signs & Wraps – 21 (First game of best 2 out of 3)
Duncan Real Estate - 25 Vs. Florida Discount Signs & Wraps – 19 (Second game of best 2 out of 3)
Adult co-ed Volleyball Schedule
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – Duncan Real Estate vs. Southern Greens
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. – Florida Discount Signs & Wraps vs. Southern Greens
Jan. 21, Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. – Florida Discount Signs & Wraps vs. Duncan Real Estate