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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.

The 2025 Queen’s College Inter-House Swimming Championship concluded in spectacular fashion at the Aquatic Centre in Wildey, St Michael, with Orange House emerging as the undisputed champions. Securing a total of 397 points, Orange House triumphed over fierce competition from Blue House, which finished second with 347 points, and Purple House, which claimed third place with 345 points. Red, Green, and Yellow Houses followed in fourth, fifth, and sixth positions, respectively.

Cricket West Indies has unveiled its white ball squads for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, rewarding several emerging players who impressed during the recent tour of Nepal. The series, scheduled to take place between October 18 and 31 in Dhaka and Chattogram, will feature three ODIs and three T20Is. Notably, former West Indies Under-19 captain Ackeem Auguste has earned his maiden call-up to the ODI squad, while left-arm pacer Ramon Simmonds and wicketkeeper-batsman Amir Jangoo have been included in the T20I team. Auguste, who was the third-highest run-scorer in the Nepal T20I series, replaces Jewel Andrew, who failed to make an impact. The ODI squad also sees the return of Alick Athanaze, replacing the injured Evin Lewis, and left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, who steps in for Matthew Forde. Head coach Daren Sammy emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning mentality and building team cohesion as the West Indies prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Meanwhile, Jangoo, the top run-scorer in Nepal, and Simmonds, who took four wickets in his debut series, have been drafted into the T20I squad. Both players, along with Auguste, Keacy Carty, Gudakesh Motie, and Sherfane Rutherford, have been sent to a preparatory camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai to acclimatize to sub-continent conditions ahead of the series. CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, highlighted the significance of this preparation, especially with the 2026 T20 World Cup set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The squads reflect a blend of youth and experience as the West Indies aim to build momentum for future global tournaments.

The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Nicholas Branker as its General Secretary. Branker, a seasoned sports administrator and former General Manager of Automotive Art, officially took over the role on October 1, succeeding Christine Rock, who had been acting in the position. His introduction to the public was marked by a media conference held at the BFA’s Wildey Technical Centre.

West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has acknowledged that a series of poor performances has significantly shaken the team’s confidence. However, he remains hopeful that they can reverse their fortunes in the second Test, set to begin on Friday. The West Indies enter this crucial match on a four-match losing streak, with their last Test victory dating back to early January when they defeated Pakistan. Compounding their struggles, their recent four Test defeats have all concluded within three days, including a crushing innings and 140-run loss in the opening Test. Chase emphasized that his team has the potential to turn the tide and level the series at 1-1. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Chase highlighted the importance of a strong batting performance to rebuild the team’s morale. He stated, ‘We’re down right now, but change has to start somewhere. It begins with belief and mindset. We need to motivate each other to play positive cricket and overcome this slump.’ Chase pointed out that a single significant innings could reignite the players’ confidence. ‘Once you get that big score—a century or a solid fifty—it reminds you that you’re capable of performing at this level,’ he added. Despite the recent setbacks, Chase affirmed that the team trusts in their abilities and skills to compete at the highest level. He stressed the need to focus on the present moment and avoid dwelling on past failures. ‘The key is to stay in the now, play each ball on its merit, and maintain a positive mindset at the crease,’ Chase concluded. (CMC)