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
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 August 13th
6:15 Games:
Pastorek’s Body Shop 17 vs Fricker’s Black 10
Pastorek’s Body Shop:
Fricker’s Black:
Kurt Souva, Josh Zeitz, Steve Glass, Scott Pratt, Jerry Tanner, and John Ingison all went 3/4 driving in 10 of the 16 runs. Scott Pratt, Dave Durfey, and Josh Zeitz added one OTF homer each on this humid evening. Mike Strobel, Dave Durfey, Dave Kunst, and Dave Timmerman each added two hits a piece. “Rusty” Kunst with two RBI’s of his own. Dennie Peters played a solid middle adding his own RBI with a hard hit double in the 3rd. TerraFirma had a rally going in the bottom of the 7th, but just couldn’t get enough.
Fricker’s Carolina Blue:
The Distillery:
7:45 Games:
Terrafirma 21 vs The Distillery 11
Terrafirma:
The Distillery:
In the second game of the night The Distillery took on Terrafirma. Well, Terrafirma jumped out early and kept it on us. We had a nice fourth inning but ended up coming up short in the end. Brad Mauk went 3/3 while Bobby Collins also added 3 hits. One more week of regular season boys then the important job starts. Would like to thank Bobby Z for subbing with us.
Jeff Traudt State Farm 12 vs Fricker’s Black 7
Jeff Traudt State Farm:
Fricker’s Maroon:
We had a slow start. We had seven original players picked up some subs . We had a good outing by joe our new guy, as he went 2-3 with a double. Ricky Navarre went to 3 for 3 ; Dean Moore went 3-3. We just couldn’t get enough hits strung, together. We’ll come out and fight for another couple games next week. And then prepare for the tournament
| Team Name | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Average Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidelines | 15 | 4 | 0.789 | 397 | 290 | 5.63 |
| Pastorek Auto Body | 14 | 5 | 0.737 | 373 | 273 | 5.26 |
| TERRAFIRMA | 13 | 7 | 0.650 | 382 | 340 | 2.10 |
| Frickers Blue | 9 | 11 | 0.450 | 318 | 330 | -0.60 |
| The Distillery | 9 | 11 | 0.450 | 349 | 400 | -2.55 |
| Frickers Black | 7 | 12 | 0.368 | 325 | 348 | -1.21 |
| State Farm | 6 | 14 | 0.300 | 326 | 411 | -4.25 |
| Frickers Maroon | 5 | 14 | 0.263 | 321 | 399 | -4.11 |

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 18th, 2026
6:15 pm Games:
R & J Fence Company 19 vs Seaway Marketplace 4
R & J Fence Company:
Sideline’s Sports Eatery 20 vs Barrow’s Jeweler’s 16
Sideline’s Sports Eatery:
Barrow’s Jeweler’s:
RWB Card Insurance 19 vs Rudy’s Hot Dogs 18
RWB Card Insurance:
Rudy’s Hot Dogs:
7:45 pm Games:
Andy & Barney’s 18 vs RWB Card Insurance 8
Andy & Barney’s :
Bull Moose:
The Rough Riders got past a shorthanded Barrow’s team as they only had 8 fielders plus a catcher. Kim Crosby was the star both defensively and offensively.. making several great plays at 2nd base and was 3-3 at the plate. George Blattner was 4-4 with 2 ITP HR’s with 7 RBI, as Tom Prahl, Brett Crosby and sub Scott Nichols were also all 4-4. Leading hitters: George Blattner (4-4 3R 2 HR’s 7 RBI), Tom Prahl ( 4-4 R 3 RBI), Brett Crosby ( 4-4 3R RBI), Scott Nichols ( 4-4 3R RBI), Kim Crosby ( 3-3 2R 2 RBI), Gary Downey ( 3-3 2R 2 RBI), Wayne Harris ( 3-4 3R 3 RBI), Ed Calderon ( 3-4 2R 2B RBI), Mark Clair ( 3-4 3R RBI), Joe Pastirek ( 3-4 2R RBI) and Wayne Stumm ( 2-4 R RBI). Thanks to Scott Nichols for the great play as a sub and thanks so much to Kristin Prahl for keeping the scorebook for us all year, she does a great job! Nice win Moosies!
Barrow’s Jeweler’s:
Well second game was bad from the start as we only had seven guys to begin with. We picked up one sub so needless to say it was tough going from the first pitch. Our boys played their hearts out under tough conditions. Final score was 25 to 7 after five innings. Hitting leaders were Scott Walters, Aaron Crossley, Paula Wesalowski, and Jeff Baker all going 3 for 4. Todd Hofer and Brent Buehrer both going 2 for 4. Todd “TO” Omey and Glen Wasielowski both getting a hit a piece. Thanks to Jeff Baker for filling in for us. Great effort boys. Hopefully we can get back on track next week
Rudy’s Hot Dogs 23 12 vs Mayh3m 22
Rudy’s Hot Dogs:
Mayh3m:
| Team Name | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Average Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R&J Fence | 10 | 4 | .714 | 247 | 204 | 3.071 |
| RWB Card Ins | 8 | 5 | .615 | 211 | 196 | 1.154 |
| Andy & Barney's | 8 | 6 | .571 | 205 | 213 | -.571 |
| Rudy's Hot Dog | 7 | 6 | .538 | 242 | 190 | 4.000 |
| Seaway Marketplace | 7 | 6 | .538 | 177 | 180 | -.231 |
| Bull Moose | 7 | 6 | .538 | 176 | 184 | -.615 |
| Barrows Jewelers | 6 | 7 | .462 | 227 | 218 | .692 |
| Sidelines | 5 | 9 | .357 | 183 | 225 | -3.000 |
| MAYH3M | 2 | 11 | .154 | 140 | 198 | -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!

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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
Jeff traudt state farm insurance
Jeff Traudt
Sidelines Sports Eateries
Jerry Edmondson
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
Sidelines Sports Eateries
Jerry Edmondson
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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