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Senior Softball League in Sylvania, OH

Step onto the field and embrace the spirit of competition at SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL. Established in January 2008, we are a vibrant senior softball league in Sylvania, OH, that prides itself on organizing exciting games and engaging softball tournaments where camaraderie and friendly competition meet. 

Our 58 and over league plays on Tuesday nights, and our Thursday night league consists of players aged 48 and over.

2026 Applications are now closed!  League play begins May 5th/7th.  Check the Roster/Schedule page for updates

Our Mission Statement

While all games organized by SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL should be played with the intent to win, our goal is to ensure that our members (i) have a positive, fun, athletic, and social experience and (ii) compete and play in a sportsmanlike manner.

It is essential that all our games and activities be conducted constructively and non-critically. We aim to treat all members with respect and dignity and provide them with a fair and equitable opportunity to participate.

Our Founders

Bruce Anderson
Jim Dunlavy
Gordon Hirsch
Jerry Keefe
Kent Lincoln
Jeff Lydy
Gary Meyer
John Radscheid
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Sidelines defeats Fricker's Red 11-8 in Semi-finals!

In the semi -finals game,  Sidelines was able to pull out a close one against Fricker’s Red 11-8.  Defense was on display throughout the game, while the offense did just enough to win and move on to the finals.  Offensive leaders were Mike Miller 3-3 with a double and triple, Justin Keller 2-3, Bobby Z 2-3 with an OTFHR, Paul Wesolowski 2-3, Pac-Man 2-3 with a double, Jeff Spotts 2-3, Mel Edmundson 2-4 – with everyone in the lineup collecting at least 1 hit.

Sidelines defeats Bullmoose 21-20 to win Championship!

Sidelines vs Bullmoose – this game added up to be what everyone thought it would be, with Sidelines winning in walk – off fashion, 21-20.  Sidelines again had everyone in the lineup collecting at least one hit to go with some timely walks and sacrifice flies.  Leading the way to the championship were Mel Edmondson 4-4 with an OTFHR and a double, Mike Miller 3-4 with an OTFHR, Justin Keller 3-3 with an OTFHR, double and walk, Eric Sitter 3-3 with a SAC, Ed Sharek 2-2 with an OTFHR, triple and walk, Bobby Z 2-3 with an OTFHR and walk, Bob Ruckman 2-3 with a double, Jeff Spotts 2-3 with a triple, Shawn Dresch 1-2 with 2 walks and Paul Wesolowski 1-2 with a walk and SAC.  It was a great season for Sidelines with a great group of guys always willing to do whatever it took to win and pick each other up.  This was a very competitive League, with all teams pretty equal in talent.

2026 game recaps and standings-thursday

thursday may 28th

6:15 Games:

Fricker’s Maroon 29  vs  Fricker’s Carolina Blue 21

Fricker’s Maroon: 

Fricker’s Carolina Blue:

Fricker’s Carolina  Blue had a 12-6 lead after three innings, but couldn’t hold on to beat Fricker’s Maroon who was helped with two great subs in Miller and Young. The game was tied  at 16 going into the top of the th when it all fell apart as Fricker’s Maroon scored 13 runs aided by walks , errors , hard hit balls, bloop singles , more errors etc. It was too much to overcome. Fricker’s Carolina Blue led in hitting by Rick “Fig” Bonfiglio 5-5; Carl “CC ”  Clark 4-5 with an OTFHR;  Ed Reed 3-5 with two OTFHR; Jamie Crothers 4-5; The Legend Johnny Johnson 3-5 with a 2b’; Joe Beham 3-4 with a sac fly; John Correa 3-4; Shawn Dresch and Jeff “Wags” Wagenhauser both 2-5. Thanks to pool player Jeff Aielo for subbing .

The Distillery  23   vs.  TERRAFIRMA 20
 

The Distillery:

The Distillery team keeps rolling. It isn’t always pretty but we keep getting things done. Playing a depleted Terrafirma team bot teams battled back and forth through the first few innings. After trailing 12-9 after 3, Distillery took a 10 run lead into the bottom of the 7th.The Distillery team secured a 3 run winning after a valiant comeback by Terrafirma.  Bobby Collins had huge night with 2 HR’s while Chad Collins and Russ Mitchell each collected at least 4 hits and each had a Home Run. Jim Elchert and Paul Wesolowski each had a strong game at the plate. Shout out to Brian Ralph for scoring 4 times with some superb base running😁. Also big THANKS to Joe Pastorek for subbing tonight. He really can play first.  Thanks Joe.

TERRAFIRMA:

On a shorthanded night we came into a Distillery team that was brewing up a little more than we could handle! It was a good battle back and forth all game with a comeback that just fell short. Dave Durfey supplied the power at the plate and played an excellent first base battling the sun most of the game. Kurt Souva and Dave Timmerman also homered..Marc Jobe , Stevie Glass and anchorman Moose led the way for a strong scoring bottom of the lineup. We would like to thank our RESTRICTED subs Mel Edmundson and Eric Sitter for helping out on a crazy night!
 

Fricker’s Black 27  vs.   Jeff Traudt State Farm 26

Fricker’s Black :

FRICKER’S BLACK, struggling to score, down 26-13, in the bottom of the 7th, rallied, to pull-off one of wildest finishes – defeating Traudt State Farm 27-26. With two outs, bases loaded, Eric Zing singled, driving in the tying and winning runs for a 27-26 comeback win! Great team win: Matt Kwiakowski, 4/6, 2-HR, 6-RBI, 3-R, Steve Vesschemoet, 5/6, 2-2B, 8-RBI, 4-R, Zing, 3/6, 2B, 4-RBI, 1-R, Mike Beale, 3/5, 2B, 2-R, 1-RBI, Terry Patterson, 2/4, 2-W, 2B, 5-R, 1-RBI, Dave Obert, 2/4, 2B, W, 2R and Bob Ruckman, 2/3, 2-W, 2-R. Our thanks to Pool Player’s Jay Breed, 2/5, HR, 2-R, 3-RBI and Larry Hernandez, 3/3, 3B, 2-W.
 

Jeff Traudt State Farm: 

State Farm lost another game by 1 run after giving up 13 runs in the 7th inning. Denny Miller had 3 home runs and 7 RBI and sub Fred Freeman added 4 hits with a BB.

Batting leaders: Fred Freeman (4-4 BB), Denny Miller (4-5 3 HR 7 RBI), Wayne Stumm (3-4 2 BB), Jeff Spotts (4-6), James Carlozzi (3-5), Phil Naylor (3-6) and Phil Richard (3-6)

7:30 Games:

Sideline’s 21  vs.  Fricker’s Carolina Blue 6

Sideline’s:

The Lines caught a very good Frickers Blue team on an off night. With some timely hitting and good defense The lines put the mercy rule on them in 6. Bruce Klostermeier and John Arrington led the way going 4/4 apiece, Mel Edmundson was a perfect 3/3. Mike Miller and Aaron Young both added 4 hits a piece. Eric Novak continued his power streak wth 1 hr and a 3/4 night.
 

Fricker’s Carolina Blue: 

Fricker’s Carolina Blue got whipped in the 2nd game as they never recovered from the 13 run 7th inning in game 1. It was a total team collapse in all phases of the game and that is on the coach. We didn’t hit, play defense or anything and that is a recipe to get mercy ruled. Fricker’s Carolina Blue led in hitting by Johnny Johnson 3-4; Jeff “Wags” Wagonhauser 2-3 with two 2b; Jamie Crothers 2-3; John Correa 2-3; Scott Dheel; Joe Beham and Jeff Batanian (gutting it out through a shoulder injury) all had 1 hit each.

 

Pastorek’s Body Shop 25  vss.  Fricker’s Maroon  10

Pastorek’s Body Shop:

In a game of 10 on 10 the body men  found ways to put dents in the Maroon defense last night only making 8 outs in 6 innings and scoring in every inning. We batted 795 for the night with perfect nights at the plate were Jay Breed ,Todd Grohnke  Mark Reilly and Mike LaPoint 4/4 and 1 Homer for Mike . 3 hits each were Steve Duby who also threw out a runner at home after a catch in the outfield for a double play, Fred Freeman , Jeff Aiello , and sub Jeff Spotts . Everyone got a hit and scored in the game. It was a nice win for the Pastorek’s Body Shop team .
 
 
Fricker’s Maroon:
 
 
 
TERRAFIRMA  23  vs.  Fricker’s Black  19
 
TERRAFIRMA:
 
Second game TerraFirma came out swinging and never looked back Homers by Scott Pratt , Dave Durfey , and Kurt Souva kept the Fricker’s black team playing catch up all night. Timely hits by Steve Glass and Marc Jobe pushed in runs all game. A great recovery from a tough early loss. way to battle fellas!. Thanks for the help on a shorthanded night to Tony and Russ Mitchell who both played great for us!
 
 

Fricker’s Black : 

FRICKER’S Black dropped the second game of a double-header, 23-29 to TerraFirma. Fricker’s Black top hitters: Terry Patterson, 5/5, 3-R, 1-RBI, Matt Kwiakowski, 4/4, 2-HR, 3-R, 7-RBI, Eric Zing, 3/3, 3-R, Dave Obert, 3/4, 2B, 1-R, 2-RBI and Larry Hack 3/4, 2B. Our thanks to Pool Player’s Bob Collins, 3/4,HR, 3-R, 3-RBI and Larry Hernandez, 2/4, 3B, 2-R and 1-RBI. Special thanks to Terry Patterson who filled in for the injured Craig Killinen since 5/7/26 and did a great job in the lead-off slot. Our thanks to Steve Vesschemoet, filling in for the injured Bill Gau.
 
 
Team NameWinsLossesWinning PercentageRuns ScoredRuns AllowedAverage Margin
Sidelines601.000131975.67
The Distillery510.8331271211.00
Pastorek Auto Body330.5001321133.17
TERRAFIRMA330.500121128-1.17
Frickers Blue330.500108124-2.67
Frickers Maroon240.333124130-1.00
Frickers Black240.333116122-1.00
State Farm060.000130156-4.33

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FRICKER’S WHITE shortstop Denny Miller fires to first.  And he probably hit a homerun earlier in the game

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Todd Grohnke can’t believe what fell into his glove!  And he probably hit a homerun earlier too…

2026 game recaps and standings-tuesday

tuesday June 2nd

6:15 pm Games:

Barrow’s Jeweler’s  21  vs.  Seaway Marketplace  6

Barrow’s Jeweler’s:

Barrow’s  finally got in the win column with a decisive 21-6 win against a tough Seaway team.

Hitting leaders were pool sub  Kurt Souva going 4-4 with a otf HR. Terry Patterson was 4-4. Todd Omey going 3-3 with a otf HR. Paul Wesalowski, Scott Walter, and Scott Mahon all went 3-3. Mark Murphy, Aaron Crossley, and Tidd Hofer all went 2-3. Brent Buehrer was 1-2. It was a total team win with great defense and great Pitching from Scott Mahon. Thanks again to Kurt Souva for filling in.
 

Seaway Marketplace:

 
 

Mayh3m Sports &  Apparel 16  vs  Andy & Barney’s  11

Mayh3m Sports &  Apparel:
 
 
 
Andy & Barney’s:
 
ANDY & BARNEY’S struggled, scoring 11 runs, losing to MayHam 16-11. Dave Durfey led the squad in hitting , going 4/4, 3-R. Steve Vesschemoet homered, going 2/4, 2-R, 3-RBI, Wade Timming, 3/4, 2B, 1 R, 3-RBI and Larry Hack, 2/3, 2-2B, 1-R – swung hot bats.
 
 
Bull Moose  12   vs.   Sideline’s Sports Eatery  6

Bull Moose

 

Sideline’s Sports Eatery:

Bull Moose beat an undermanned and injury riddled Sidelines 12-6. Sidelines played with 9 players plus a pool player. Bull Moose led 7-0 but Sidelines came back to make it 7-6 but could get no closer. Leading hitters were Dave Kunst (3-3) ; Jeff Wags (2-3 3b) ; and Dave Ashman (3-4). Our defense came up big several times to keep the game close especially in the outfield sparked by a Bruce Klostermeier over the shoulder catch. Special thanks to Mark Reilly for subbing and pitching a great game replacing Jerry Edmondson and going (2-3). Thanks to Bull Moose for supplying us with a catcher for the game. 

 

7:45 pm Games:

Barrow’s Jeweler’s  14 vs. Mayh3m Sports &  Apparel  13

Barrow’s Jeweler’s:

It was a tight back and forth game the whole way against a tough Mayhem team. Scott Mahon had his best stuff working on the mound striking out four batters. 

Some good defense and timely hitting got us a 14 – 13 victory. Hitting leaders were Terry Patterson  going 4-4, Mark Murphy 3-4. Pool player Jeff Wags filled in for us and went 2-4 with a otf HR. Todd Omey went 2-3 along with Todd Hofer and Aaron Crossley. Thanks again Wags for filling in

Mayh3m Sports &  Apparel:

 

Seaway Marketplace 12  vs.  RWB Card Insurance 11

Seaway Marketplace:

 
 
RWB Card Insurance:
 
 
 
R & J Fence Company  25  vs. Rudy’s Hot Dog 16
 
R & J Fence Company:
 
Good game between the teams without a loss yet this early season. Mike Betley’s Rudy’s team battled all game long , but couldn’t keep up with Fence men whose bats were on fire. John Correa pitched an outstanding game and went 4/4 2r. Ted Theaker 4/4 2R, Virgil Correa 2/2 2BB 4r, Dave Obert 3/4 3R, Scott Nichols 2/3 BB 3r, Rick Obert 3/4 2r, Jim Rizzo 2/4 with a bases loaded double was huge in this game. Mike (Sid) Gory 2/2 BB 2r, and Rick Schmidt 2/3 2r. Great game guys, Double header next week!
 
 

Rudy’s Hot Dog:

 
The Fencemen had Rudy’s all locked up and closed the gate last night in a tough loss for Rudy’s. A total of 41 runs were scored in the contest. A couple of bad innings for Rudy’s cost them the game. Dave Ronau, Tony Galloro Kurt Souva ,Mark Rielly were our hitting leaders. Nice home run by Kurt Souva in the fifth inning, great running catch in right field by Dave Cramer. The team played very hard, but just could not catch up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Team NameWinsLossesWinning PercentageRuns ScoredRuns AllowedAverage Margin
R&J Fence401.00090656.250
Rudy's Hot Dog31.75078575.250
Barrows Jewelers22.50064552.250
MAYH3M22.5004744.750
Bull Moose22.5005256-1.000
Andy & Barney's22.5005564-2.250
Seaway Marketplace22.5004267-6.250
RWB Card Ins13.2505660-1.000
Sidelines04.0003955-4.000

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Mark Clair, player and sponsor of the Bull Moose Retirement team, is all business

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Paul Wesolowski is a jack of all trades – playing infield here, but equally comfortable on the mound.  His hitting is pretty darn good too!

"King of Swat" 2025 League Champions!

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MASTERS CHAMPION! Keith Dunbar accepts the home run trophy from SSS President Scott Nichols, after crushing 17 round-trippers in 18 games

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LEGENDS CHAMPIONS!  Ric Bonfiglio, Denny Miller, and Chad Collins tied for the league title, with 22 bombs each (in 19 games)

Our Sponsors

Sponsors play a significant role in SYLVANIA SENIOR SOFTBALL’s success and financial stability. By offering team and specialty sponsorships, we allow businesses and individuals to make a meaningful impact on our softball league while gaining valuable exposure within the community.

We encourage everyone to support our sponsors. Their generosity allows us to enhance the experience for our players and strengthen the bonds of our softball family. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant and thriving community. Thank you for your support.

Thursday League

Fricker's in Sylvania (Three Teams)

Charles Marczewski, Manager

The Distillery

Pastorek's Body Shop

Joe Pastorek

TERRAFIRMA Landscape

Dennie Peters

Tuesday League

Bull Moose retirement planning

Mark and Ryan Clair

Rudy's Hot Dog

3208 Alexis Road
Justin Dionyssiou

Andy & Barney's Sports Bar / Jo-Jo's Pizzeria

Abe Mahmoud

R & J Fence

John Correa

RWB Card Ins

Bob Ruckman

Barrow's jewelers

Gabe Barrow

Seaway Marketplace/Yancey's Lawn care

Murray Dennison

MAYH3M Sports and Apparel

Jim Wittkamp

Acknowledgements

Fricker’s Sports Bar, Sylvania, OH

SSSL Logo Designed by Francis Graphics, Inc.

Sylvania Recreation District

Scott Stampflmeier – Sylvan Studio, Sylvania, OH

Jenn Scally – The Letterman Ink & Threads

Tom Pruss – Northcoast: Print, Mail, Marketing

Lamar Advertising Company

Jeff Walles / Photographer

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