Dream Warriors Win Curacao Softball Tournament

St. Maarten's Dream Warriors came from behind to take the under 14 final 4-3 and finished the tournament undefeated.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Softball

Dream Warriors Win Curacao Softball Tournament

The St. Maarten Dream Warriors won the International Softball Tournament in Curacao, defeating Buena Vista 4-3 in the under 14 division final after trailing 3-0 before their last at-bat. The team went undefeated across the event.

Why it matters

The win gives the Dream Warriors a perfect record in a regional international tournament, underscoring the depth of youth softball competition across Caribbean territories. The comeback from a three-run deficit in the final inning highlights the team's resilience under pressure.

Official game scores show the final was decided 4-3 after the Warriors scored four runs in the last inning to erase a 3-0 deficit. Across the tournament the team posted wins of 5-4, 13-4, 21-6, and the decisive final, with the source not detailing the full bracket.

The players

St. Maarten Dream Warriors

A youth softball team from St. Maarten that won the under 14 division of the International Softball Tournament in Curacao.

Buena Vista

The team that held a 3-0 lead before losing the under 14 final to the Dream Warriors 4-3.

The details

Jasmine Halley hit a grand slam in game three to advance the Warriors to the final, where they overcame a 3-0 deficit with four runs in the final inning. Raschelly Salome was named MVP of the opening match and T'iana Beauperthuy was named MVP of game two.

Timeline

  1. The tournament was held on the weekend of November 7-8, 2026, with the final played November 8.

Season Trajectory

The International Softball Tournament in Curacao brings together youth teams from Caribbean island territories each year, and the Dream Warriors' undefeated run adds to the competitive record of St. Maarten's youth program. The result shows how regional tournaments serve as a benchmark for island softball development.

The undefeated run means the Dream Warriors enter the offseason as the reigning champions of the under 14 division. Fans following youth softball across the Caribbean can track future tournament brackets for the team's next appearances.

The takeaway

The Dream Warriors' final-inning comeback shows that a three-run deficit is not decisive in youth softball, and teams that keep battling late can change the outcome of a championship.

Further reading

For more on youth competition, see Softball coverage.