Softball: A suspenseful final!

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On Sunday, June 20, the Jean-Louis Vanterpool stadium vibrated during the softball final which closed the tournament and the 2021 season.

The final was played between the Sint Maarten team, the Controlers, and the Ilegales of the French side. The final was played over 5 rounds, and the winner had to win 3. The first round was played on Sunday, June 6, and the Controlers won by 15 to 9.

On Sunday June 13, the Illegales won the second round  on the score of 14 to 11, thus putting the two teams in equality. The Illegales returned to Vanterpool on Sunday 20 June with superb motivation. The 3rd round started in the middle of the day and the Illegales signed a second victory with a narrow score of 15 to 14. They therefore led 2 rounds to 1, and were motivated to win the 4th round which was played in the aftermath. midday, and should allow them to win the tournament.

After a short break, the meeting took place in an energized atmosphere from the public who gave voice to support their team. After a crossover in terms of score, the Illegales finally won the round, synonymous with victory, by a short header as they won 13 to 12.

With 3 rounds to 1, the Illegales won this first softball tournament organized by the SXM Sport Mouvement association, which thanks its main sponsor, the McDonald's restaurant, which facilitated the organization of this event.

If the season is over for the seniors, the young people continue their baseball training every Sunday morning, still on the ground of the Jean-Louis Vanterpool stadium, while waiting for the baseball camps which will take place in July and August.

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