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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 July 30

6:15 Games:

Pastorek’s Body Shop 11 vs  Fricker’s Carolina  Blue  10

Pastorek’s Body Shop:

The Body Men were able to hold off a good Frickers Carolina Blue team  by 1 run . We scored in every inning , but the game was close the whole night with good defense on both sides with DP’s and pick offs at the plate. Top hitters were Steve Duby 3/3 lead off Homer to start the game BB and 4 runs Jay Breed 3/3 Homer , Fred Freeman 3/3 2 runs scored, Mark Reilly 3/3 , Carl Palmer and Joe Pastorek with 2 hits each. Defense and good pitching won this game .
 

Fricker Carolina  Blue: 

In a low scoring game that saw both teams  struggling to score runs, Fricker’s Carolina Blue was able to battle back with two runs in the top of the 7th to tie the game, but couldn’t hold off the top of the Body men line up in the bottom of the 7th as Pastorek’s got the walk off win 11-10. John Correa pitched a great game and defense was solid  with  turning two DP with Jason Collimer at ss Johnny Johnson MI and Shawh Dresch at 1b. Leading hitters were  Pool Sub Dave “Durf” Durfey 3-3; The ageless legend, Johnny Johnson 2-4;  Rick “Fig” Bonfiglio, Jason Collimer, Shawn Dresch  and Scotty “Too Hotty” Dheel all going 2-3. John Correa was 2-2 with a walk. Joe Beham was 2-3 with an inside the park three run HR.  Jeff ” Wags” Wagenhauser added a double as well. Thanks to Dave “Durf” Durfey and Joe Koralewski for subbing for us.

Jeff Traudt State Farm  20  vs  Fricker’s Maroon 19
 
Jeff Traudt State Farm:
 
The Insurance Men led this one from start to finish on the way to the win. Up by 8 going into the top of the 7th, we saw the lead dwindle to 1 before getting the final out in a nail biter final frame. Denny Miller, Todd Migliori, Wayne Stumm and sub Paul Wesolowski had perfect games at the plate including 3 towering HR’s from Miller. A bid for a 4th HR was ruled as a foul ball in a very close call. Stumm ripped 2 doubles and knocked in 4 as James Carlozzi also had 4 RBI and another long OTF HR. Fireball continued his torrid pace with 3 RBI on 3 hits. The defense was very good all night with nice plays turned in by Fireball, Stumm, Jase Sweede, sub Jim Elchert, Miller and Phil Naylor… who helped turn a dazzling DP… SS-MI to home. Leading hitters: Denny Miller ( 4-4 3 HR’s 5 RBI), Mig ( 4-4 2R 2 2B RBI), Wayne Stumm ( 3-3 2R 2 2B 4 RBI), Paul Wesolowski ( 3-3 2R RBI), Fireball ( 3-4 3R 3 RBI), James Carlozzi ( 2-3 R HR 4 RBI), Jeff Spotts ( 2-3 RBI), Bob Ruckman ( 2-3 R), Jim Elchert ( 2-3 3R 2B), Jase Sweede ( 2-4 2R), and Phil Naylor ( 1-2 R 2 BB RBI). Thanks so much to Paul Wesolowski and Jim Elchert for a great job as subs. Well done guys!
 
 
Fricker’s Maroon: 
 
We could not get the bats to come alive to string together the hits to score. We had a few good performances from Max Isrow went 4 for 5 with 2 OTFHR’s. Our pool sub for the night, Kurt Souva went 4 for 5. Dean Moore did a great job pitching Chad Johnson went 3 for 4. 
 
 
 
Sideline’s 23  vs  Fricker’s Black  18   
 

Sideline’s:

What was going to look like a blowout for “The Lines” turned out to be a pretty close game. Frickers Black never gave up and gave us a battle till the end. “The Lines” had a big game by a lot of guys with Eric Novak leading the charge going 4/4 with 2HRs, Josh Siewert was 4/4 with a HR, Mike Miller and Rodger Marciniak both a notching 4/4 game also. Greg Powell and Brian Klump both stayed hot going 3/3 apiece. Scott Pratt (sub) added a couple hits along with a HR.
 

Fricker’s Black:

FRICKER’S Black fell 23-18 to Sidelines Eatery. Top hitters: Scott Nichols, 4-4, OTFHR, 2R, 4RBI, Matt Kwiakowski, 4-4, OTFHR, 3R, 3RBI, Larry “Kid Rock” Wilczynski,3-4, 1R, 2RBI, Jeff Baker, 2-3, 2-HR, W, 3R, 5RBI and Larry Hack, 4-4, 1R. Ed Sharek , 1-4, OTFHR, 1R & 2RBI.
 

7:45 Games: 

Terrafirma 25  vs   Fricker’s Maroon  15

Terrafirma:

TerraFirma versus Fricker’s Maroon was a smooth win for the black and green team. The bats came back to life after a tough loss last week. Scott Pratt, Kurt Souva, Jerry Tanner, and John “Moose” Ingison all contributed with their bats. Each hitter only getting one out. Mike Strobel, Dennie Peters, Dave “Durf” Durfey, and Dave Kunst all went 3/5 scoring 6 of the runs. Dave Timmerman ran down a few fly balls and hit in two of the runs. Stevie Glass was a vacuum at 2nd making great plays. A big thank you to Matt Kwiatkowski who subbed for us, went 5/5, drove in 6 of the runs, AND made a spectacular diving play at short. We missed Marc Jobe and Josh Zeitz and hope both are back next week for the double header.

Fricker’s Maroon:

We played a great game offensively and defensively. We battled the best we have in week. He put hits together. Pool player Jeff ” Wags” Wagenhauser subbed for us and went 3 for 4.  Herb Haynes went 4 for 4 with a inside the park homerun. Terry Patterson filled in and went 4 for 4. Thank you to all the subs that helped out this week. 

Pastorek’s Body Shop 18   vs  Sideline’s  8

Pastorek’s Body Shop:

We started out slow against the talented sidelines team down 7-2 after 2 innings . We started the 3rd with 3 straight hits with the 3rd one being a 3 run bomb from Steve Duby and finished with 5 runs in the 3rd . Joe Pastoreks pitching was great last night keeping the hard hitting Sidelines team to only 1 more run after the second inning. Our defense was fantastic with great plays in the outfield and infield .Out hitting woke up after out first game and top batters were , with 3 hits each: Jay Breed , Fred Freeman ,Bobby Z (OTFHR)  ,Mark Reilly , Mike LaPoint (2 doubles) . Steve Duby 2 hits BB 1 OTFHR, Todd Grohnke 2 hits , Carl Palmer 2 hits , everyone else with 1 hit .
 
Sideline’s:
 
What a tale of 2 games for the “Lines”.  They couldn’t get us out the first game.  We couldn’t get a hit the second game. Pastorek’s Body Shop showed why they are one of the top teams making almost every defensive play! The Lines couldn’t really get anything going much after getting 5 in the first. Under 20 hits wasn’t enough to win this one. John Arrington got his first dinger of the year going 2/3. Mel Edmondson was 3/3, Aaron Young was 3/4 and Josh Siewert added a HR.
 
 
Jeff Traudt State Farm  Insurance  21   vs   The Distillery  8
 
 
Jeff Traudt State Farm Insurance:
This was our best effort yet as we were very good on both offense and defense in this one. Bob “808”  Ruckman was great on the hill in both games tonight and the D was stellar in this one with nice plays turned in by Fireball, Jase Sweede, Wayne Stumm, Mig, Denny Miller, subs Steve Vesschemoet and Joe Beham…who turned in the finest  play of the game… and 808. The hitting was again led by perfect games from Stumm and Denny Miller as well as Sweede, as both Stumm and Miller blasted long 2 run homers. Jeff “Spottsy” Spotts contributed 4 RBI on 3 hits including a bases full double good for 3 ribbies. Beham ripped a bases loaded triple and scored twice as Mig also knocked in 3 on 3 hits. And, as usual, Fireball had 3 more hits and scored 3 times as James Carlozzi continued to pound out hits with 3 more good for 2 RBI. Leading the offense: Wayne Stumm ( 4-4 4R HR 4 RBI), Denny Miller ( 4-4 R HR 4 RBI), Jase Sweede ( 4-4 3R RBI), Jeff Spotts ( 3-4 R 2B 4 RBI), Mig ( 3-4 R 2B 3 RBI), James Carlozzi ( 3-4 R 2B 4 RBI), Fireball ( 3-4 3R), Joe Beham ( 2-3 2R 3B 3 RBI), 808 Ruckman ( 2-4 R), Phil Naylor (2-4 2R) and Steve Vesschemoet ( 2-4 2R). Thanks to Joe Beham and Steve Vesschemoet for the great play as subs… and Happy Birthday to Kristin Sweede and thanks for letting your Husband come out and play on your big day. Great night guys!
 

The Distillery:

The Distillery softball team came up short to State Farm on a beautiful night for softball. Stat Farm took an early lead and never looked back. Jim Elchert had one of the few highlights for the Distillery hitting a little league home run in the third to temporarily keep us in it. Chad Collins also added a home run in the 6th. Scott Nichols did have a nice ricochet assist to myself allowing me to throw the runner out at first. Let’s go boys a couple more weeks till playoffs let’s get crackin. Thanks to Scott Nichols and Johnny Johnson for subbing for us. Thanks!

Team NameWinsLossesWinning PercentageRuns ScoredRuns AllowedAverage Margin
Sidelines1240.7503372475.63
TERRAFIRMA1240.7503202713.06
Pastorek Auto Body1150.6883122464.13
The Distillery980.529313333-1.18
Frickers Blue7100.412259283-1.41
Frickers Black6100.375289304-0.94
Frickers Maroon5110.313288335-2.94
State Farm4140.222295394-5.50

Photo/JEFF WALLES

JEFF TRAUDT STATE FARM shortstop Todd Migliori (“Mig”) lines up a ground ball.  A menace at the plate, Mig is also a versatile defender, playing infield and outfield

Photo/JEFF WALLES

Jeff Spotts (“Spottsy”) is a manager favorite, bringing his positive attitude to the field every game.  A solid fielder and dangerous hitter, he seems to be delivering the big hit whenever his team needs it!

2026 game recaps and standings-tuesday

tuesday August 4th, 2026

6:15 pm Games:

Bull Moose  14  vs    Seaway Marketplace  12

Bull Moose:  

The Rough Riders used a 5 run rally in the top of the 7th to slide past a very tough Seaway team. This was a tight game throughout as Seaway tallied 4 in the bottom of the 6th to take a 3 run lead before our rally in the 7th. Kim Crosby led off the 7th with a walk, which was followed by 2 quick outs before 5 straight hits from Wayne Stumm, Gary Gardner, Wayne Harris, George Blattner and Mark Clair which plated 5 runs. Lefty Joe Pastorek hurled a fine game and the defense was solid enough when needed to hang on for the win. Gary Gardner and Brett Crosby were perfect at the plate and were backed by fine hitting from Ed Calderon, Wayne Stumm, Wayne Harris, Mark Clair and George Blattner. Leading hitters: Gary Gardner ( 4-4 2B 3R 3 RBI), Brett Crosby ( 3-3 2B 2 RBI), Mark Clair ( 3-4 2 RBI), Ed Calderon ( 3-4 3R), Wayne Harris ( 2-4 3R 2B 3 RBI), George Blattner ( 2-4 R 2B 3 RBI), Wayne Stumm ( 2-4 3R 2B), and Joe Pastorek ( 1-2 R BB). Nice comeback win Moosies!

Seaway Marketplace:

 

R & J Fence Company 16  vs  Andy & Barney’s  12

R & J Fence Company:

 

Andy & Barney’s:

 

Sideline’s  16  vs  RWB Card Insurance  12  

Sideline’s: 

Sidelines started strong and led 13-6 after 4 and held on to beat the first place RWB 16-12. The big blow came in the bottom of the sixth inning with Sidelines holding on to a 13-12 lead and Jeff (Wags) Wagenhauser belted a huge 3 run homer for the final margin. Sidelines had 25 hits and leading the way was Wags (3-4 OTFHR) Johnny Johnson (3-4 2-2b) Bob Miller (3-4 2b)
Dave Ashman (4-4 2-2b) Craig Mantey (2-3 2b) Woody Woodrow (2-3). Special thanks to Phil Richard for subbing and going (2-3 3b). Nice win for Sidelines over one of the best teams in the league. 

RWB Card Insurance:

 

7:45 pm Games:

Andy & Barney’s  16  vs   Barrow’s Jeweler’s  14

Andy & Barney’s :

 
 
Barrow’s Jeweler’s:
 
Barrows put a couple of home runs up in the first and second inning. It was a slow-moving game with the score 8 – 8 after the third inning. 2 Eggs were served sunny side up to both teams 0-0 for the next 2 innings. Terry Patterson and Todd Hofer did great job in the outfield. Gabe and Mark preformed near flawless (due to hardly any balls going to them) Thank you Freddy Freeman for helping us out on the infield. Terry Patterson 4/4, Scott Walters 3 /4, Todd Omey 3 /4 and yes, I’m counting his SAC for a hit, Paul Wesolowski  went 3 /4, Mark ” The Murf” Murphy 3 /4, Gabe Barrow  3 /4. Aaron Crosley  3 /4, Brent Buehrer  went 3 /3. Scott Mahon was pitching this game and not left field like I wrote
last game. It was a close game and anybody’s to lose. Andy & Barneys made a good run at trying to lose but Barrows came through in the end. Good game everyone.
 
 
Rudy’ s  Hot Dogs  23 vs  Sidelines 8

Rudy’s Hot Dogs:

Rudy’s tonight was able to pull one game above 500 against a very good Sideline team. Our congratulations to one tough guy Woody Woodrow who was on the opposition, took a hard shot to third base and got hurt three times during the game and showed the toughness to compete. Good for him he’s a tough guy. Rudy’s offense was on fire tonight posting 23 runs in the contest. Everyone in the team contributed:  home run by Kurt SouVa, plays at the plate by Mike Betley and Scott Dheel ; dynamite performance by Tony Galloro at short who chased down everything going his way. Hitting leaders tonight or Tony Galloro ; Kurt Souva with a OTFHR . Kevin Shook 3:4 with a OTR home run; John Arrington, Phil Richards, Dave Cramer, Scott Dheel, Mike Hamann, Charlie Oberlin and Tim Davis had two hits each. A very well played game by the Rudy’s team tonight who always plays hard.

Sideline’s:

In the nightcap for Sidelines we proved to be no match for Rudy’s getting run ruled in six innings 23-8. Rudy’s scored in every inning while our bats barely left the bat rack as we only could manage 16 hits. Leading hitters were Bob Miller (3-3) Husky (3-3) Johnny Johnson (2-3 2b) Wags (2-3 2b) Dave Ashman (2-3 2b) Woody Woodrow (2-3). Special thanks to Tim Kuszmal for subbing (1-2 2b).

 

R & J Fence Company  12   vs  Mayh3m   7

R & J Fence Company:

 

Mayh3m:

 
 
Team NameWinsLossesWinning PercentageRuns ScoredRuns AllowedAverage Margin
R&J Fence104.7142472043.071
RWB Card Ins85.6152111961.154
Andy & Barney's86.571205213-.571
Rudy's Hot Dog76.5382421904.000
Seaway Marketplace76.538177180-.231
Bull Moose76.538176184-.615
Barrows Jewelers67.462227218.692
Sidelines59.357183225-3.000
MAYH3M211.154140198-4.462

Photo/JEFF WALLES

Cooooop!  You’ll find Avery Cooper of SEAWAY MARKETPLACE in the OF and usually on base after a hit.  A fitness and social media enthusiast, you’re likely to see his posts promoting the league, his teammates, and his pickleball training classes.  (Bonus:  Kyle Green in the background, showing Coop which way to aim)

Photo/JEFF WALLES

ANDY AND BARNEY’S Dave Durfey fires the ball in after making a catch in the OF.  Durf is also a good IF, and one of the most feared HR hitters in the league.  

"King of Swat" 2025 League Champions!

Photo/JEFF WALLES

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

Photo/JEFF WALLES

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

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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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