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 September 3, 2026
Thursday Tournament
6:15 Games:
Terrafirma 13 vs. Jeff Traudt State Farm 12
Terrafirma:
TerraFirma versus State Farm was an exciting game from start to finish. And wow, what a finish! Jerry Tanner knocked a ball over the fence in the bottom of the 7th to score the winning run sending TF to the championship game!! Mike Strobel’s 6th inning OTF scored two runs. Kurt Souva had two OTF scoring three runs. Dennie Peters added his own OTF scoring two more. John “Moose” Ingison went 3/3 with a clutch hit in the bottom of the 6th to keep the team alive with two outs. Dave Durfey and Dave Kunst both went 3/4 moving runners. Stevie Glass was a strong presence at 2nd and got a great hit in the 5th. Marc Jobe’s clutch catch in the top of the 7th stopped a State Farm rally in its tracks! Scott Pratt had a beautiful double in the 2nd and pitched a great game. Keeping a hard hitting State Farm to just 12 runs. Dave Timmerman’s hard single in the 4th scored a run and played a stellar 3rd base.We missed Josh and want him to know that he (and his family) are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terrafirma 20 vs Fricker’s Maroon 4
Terrafirma:
Fricker’s Maroon:
| Team Name | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Average Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidelines | 17 | 4 | 0.810 | 447 | 326 | 5.76 |
| Pastorek Auto Body | 15 | 6 | 0.714 | 416 | 307 | 5.19 |
| TERRAFIRMA | 14 | 7 | 0.667 | 402 | 359 | 2.05 |
| Frickers Blue | 10 | 11 | 0.476 | 343 | 352 | -0.43 |
| The Distillery | 9 | 12 | 0.429 | 374 | 426 | -2.48 |
| Frickers Black | 8 | 13 | 0.381 | 364 | 396 | -1.52 |
| State Farm | 6 | 15 | 0.286 | 348 | 434 | -4.10 |
| Frickers Maroon | 5 | 16 | 0.238 | 354 | 448 | -4.48 |
Photo/JEFF WALLES
“The Legend” Johnny Johnson fires a seed for the out!
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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 September 8 , 2026
Tuesday Tournament Games
Congratulations to Tournament Champs: RUDY”S HOT DOGS
6:15 pm Games:
Bull Moose 15 vs Barrow’s Jewelers 14
Bull Moose:
Rudy’s Hot Dogs 18 vs R & J Fence Company 12
Rudy’s Hot Dogs:
R & J Fence Company:
Rudy’s Hot Dogs 20 vs Bull Moose 6
Rudy’s Hot Dogs:
Bull Moose:
| Team Name | Wins | Losses | Winning Percentage | Runs Scored | Runs Allowed | Average Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R&J Fence | 12 | 4 | .750 | 287 | 224 | 3.938 |
| Rudy's Hot Dog | 9 | 7 | .563 | 295 | 239 | 3.500 |
| Bull Moose | 9 | 7 | .563 | 232 | 219 | .813 |
| RWB Card Ins | 9 | 7 | .563 | 254 | 249 | .313 |
| Andy & Barney's | 9 | 7 | .563 | 243 | 242 | .063 |
| Seaway Marketplace | 9 | 7 | .563 | 228 | 239 | -.688 |
| Barrows Jewelers | 7 | 9 | .438 | 267 | 279 | -.750 |
| Sidelines | 6 | 10 | .375 | 219 | 262 | -2.688 |
| MAYH3M | 2 | 14 | .125 | 198 | 270 | -4.500 |
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)
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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" 2026 Home Run Champions!
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MASTERS CHAMPION! Kurt Souva of Rudy’s Hot Dog racked up 15 home runs (in 16 games) to lead the Tuesday night Master’s League
Photo/JEFF WALLES
LEGENDS CHAMPION! Matt Kwiatkowski of Fricker’s Black and his swing coach celebrate his HR title, after he notched 27 round-trippers in 21 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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