SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL

SPECIAL RECOGNITION! The USA Patriots Board of Directors, presented Chairman Jay Schramm with a special award in honor of his ten years of leadership, passion and fund raising. The Sylvania Senior Softball League plays a vital role in the success of the USA Patriots fund-raising softball tournament, golf outing and other activities. This year's games, held August 28 at Mercy Field/CYO Park, drew the largest attendance, and was the most successful. The awards dinner was held at Fricker's, Sylvania, Ohio. Alex Teague assists Jay - displaying the giant 2021 game day USA Patriots program cover art. The program was designed by Jerry Keefe.

BATANIAN TREE SERVICE made their debut this year in the Tuesday Masters League. Sponsor/player Jeff Batanian waits on deck. The team finished with a 9-9 record.

CURRENT SSS PRESIDENT Scott Nichols, right, presented Gary Meyer with a plaque honoring his nine years of service as President. Meyer was one of the original founders of the league in 2008. The league had ten teams the first year, and today boasts ten teams in the Legends League and ten in the Masters League. Meyer currently coaches and plays on Tuesdays.

BCSN TV play-by-play announcers, L-R: Rick Poland and Steve Wronkowicz aired the Legends League Tournament finals, Thursday, Sept. 9 at Pacesetter Park. Nikolas Becker, Field Director, over-sees the various changing camera-shots that capture the action. Fricker's Blue defeated Fricker's White 21-11 to win the 2021 Championship. Our thanks to BCSN for the televised broadcast!

FRICKER'S veteran Roy Woodworth, at the age of 80, can still "bring it" - lining a hit to right for Black in a22-17 win over Fricker's Red.

FRICKER'S servers Sierra Tack, left and Alex Teague greeted the Sylvania Senior Softball League players on the final night of the season. Fricker's Blue won the Legends 2021 Tournament. BCSN televised the game.

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! The Springfield School Band members pause to pay tribute to our fallen heroes, as the American Flag is lowered to half-mast, honoring those who sacrifice so much. It's a poignant moment when the bagpiper, Chris Malhoit, walks by - playing - and brings the audience to tears. The Sylvania Senior Softball League hosted the USA Patriots fund-raiser softball tournament at Mercy Field, August 28. 2021.

MOMMA MIA! Maryann Iffland at Pacesetter, enjoying the beautiful weather and catching the softball action with Mia. Her husband, Eric is the shortstop for Fricker's Maroon.

ALL FOR OTT! Harlene Davis watches Ott Plumbing lose to Bull Moose 18-9 in the first game of a double-header. Bull Moose pulled off a late inning rally to defeat Sidelines 21-20 in the second game to win the Legends Championship. Their first in the SSS league!

SENIOR SOFTBALL FANS, l-r, Bo, Anna and Chance at Pacesetter Park on a Thursday. Anna is also a Detroit Tigers fan.

PLAY BALL! Perry Chillus family - Terry Neal (brother), Rhonda (Perry's wife) and grandsons Will & Malakai at Pacesetter to root for Perry and Ott Plumbing. The team competes in the Thursday night Legends League.

FAMILY OUTING! Sunsets, cool breezes and evening walks on the paths at Pacesetter Park, brings the family of John, (Dad), Orianna, (Mom), Ellianna (on Mom's lap), Zeke, Eli and Ezra to the ball fields where they often stop to watch Sylvania Senior Softball action.

FAMILY OUTING! Bill, left, and Debbie Trego with their son Craig and his wife Khayla, before the Tuesday night league games. Bill plays for Schneider Sons' Electric.