In the first ever Queens of the Pacific Women’s Softball Tournament, Guam’s Smokin’ Hot came away with the top trophy this past weekend at the Guerrero Field at Paseo.
The weekend tournament drew two teams from Japan and one team each from the CNMI and Korea, along with two teams from Guam.
In the end, it was the American Legion/XSC team from Japan against Smokin’ Hot.
American Legion made a bold statement with a 16-2 win in the double elimination championship format.
Smokin’ Hot then fought back to win two in a row, 15-4 and 13-3, to be named Queens of the Pacific.
1st Place: Smokin’ Hot (Guam)2nd Place: American Legion/XSC (Japan)3rd Place: 670 Babes (CNMI)4th Place: K-Town Batties (Korea)5th Place: 平均的な 女性 (Average Janes) (Japan)6th Place: Queen B’s (Guam)
According to tournament director Jessilyn Balajadia, there was nothing but great comments from the teams. She said it will be an annual event and looks forward to making it grow.
Individual awards
Smokin’ Hot
MVP: Sasha DirigeSilver Slugger: Tamisha FejeranAll Tournament: Tiara Santos
American Legion/XSC
Gold Glove: Brianna McGuffieAll Tournament: Nyra GrossmanAll Tournament: Kayla SerafiniAll Tournament: Kexin WangHome Run Queen: Alicia Nickell (one grand slam & one HR)
670 Babes
All Tournament: Erlinda NaputiAll Tournament: Sherika Lizama