POND ISLAND— Argos Spinnerz faced Sparks in the final of the Emancipation Female Softball Knockout at the Erwin “Baco” Richardson Little League Stadium Sunday. Spinnerz won the six team competition 11-1.
Survivors blasted Jets 12-2 to take third place in the three day long
Tournament. Also competing were Statia and Scorpions.
The victory netted Spinnerz a cash prize of US $ 1,500. from It’s Time SXM Foundation, supported by the organizing committee members Tameka Lambert, Royanna Baly, Naomi Kortstanje and Fabiana Beuperthuy.
“Being part of the organizing foundations and sponsors that pushed forward to make this tournament a reality, I can say that the overall experience has been quite a positive one for all involved during the entire tournament,” said President of It’s Time SXM Foundation Ohndhae Cloyd Marlin. “The Erwin “Baco” Richardson Little League Stadium bleachers were filled with softball fans and spectators from all walks of life – showing love for the game.”
During the competition seven local female and male softball players were honoured as legends who have passion for the sport and have continued to be strong pillars of encouragement to younger players for years.
The seven legends include: Debbie Warner, Edna Letang-Baly, Elmora Pantophlet-Aventurin, Gertrude Richardson, Simone Gibs, Otillia Hoftijzer, Debbie Rombley and Marcus Levestone.
Also in attendance were clients of the Sister Basilia Center, who were honored guests at the tournament, and were given an opportunity to look at the games under a special tent with food and drinks provided.
Helping make the competition a success were main sponsors Oyster Bay Beach Resort, SXM Concrete and the American University of St. Maarten.
Assistance was also provided by WIEMS, Kreative Juices Catering, McDonald’s, CC1 St. Maarten, Sol Antilles, Color Rite Printers, Where the Flex, Obersi Group, St. Martin News Online, SXM Little League Association, St. Maarten Building Supplies (SBS), and Monster Factory.
