In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, A Class Battery Bayley’s Primary emerged victorious in the third annual six-a-side softball tournament, now rebranded as the ‘Festival Six,’ organized by the National Sports Council. The event, held at the Police Training facility and sponsored by City of Bridgetown Co-Operative Credit Union Limited, showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit.
Jadeja Holder, the standout player of the tournament, was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for his outstanding performance. Holder led Bayley’s Primary through the playoff rounds and into the finals, amassing 99 runs and taking six wickets across three matches. His contributions were pivotal in securing victories against Grazettes Primary by 78 runs in the quarterfinals and Selah Primary by 93 runs in the semifinals.
In the championship game, Bayley’s faced Jordans Supermarket Good Shepherd Primary, who had fought hard to reach the finals with narrow wins over St Cyprian’s Boys and Charles F Broome Primary. Batting first, Bayley’s set a formidable total of 116 runs for the loss of one wicket, with Holder scoring 59 and Aiden Blades adding 35. Holder then returned to the field, taking two wickets in the first over and finishing the tournament with a total of 16 wickets, the highest in the competition. Good Shepherd was bowled out for a mere 18 runs, sealing Bayley’s victory.
Other notable performances included Jasper King of St Gabriels, who scored the most runs in the tournament with 444, including two centuries (130 and 111), and Niasha Patterson of Shirley Chisholm Primary, who was named the best female player.
The young athletes now look forward to the upcoming Herman Griffith hard ball competition, set to commence on October 21 at various venues across the island.