SWEET Rolls successfully defended their Saipan Mayor’s Youth Softball Cup title by crushing Buck’em, 32-3, at the Capital Hill softball field on Sunday.
Sweet Rolls barely made any changes to last year’s roster, and their chemistry as a team was undeniable, scoring runs in every inning.
Their hunger for the championship was evident right from the start, as nearly their entire batting lineup scored a run.
After their first batter struck out, Andre and Keahie hit back-to-back solo home runs, followed by King’s two-run homer, bringing in eight consecutive runs. Before the inning ended, they managed to add one more run to establish a 9-0 lead.
Buck’em struggled to find their footing, filling the first two innings with flyouts that Sweet Rolls caught with ease. Sweet Rolls then picked up where they left off, scoring two runs in the second inning and adding six more in the top of the third to extend the deficit to 14-0.
In the bottom half of the third, Buck’em finally broke the silence, scoring three runs. However, they remained silent for the rest of the game. Meanwhile, Sweet Rolls continued their onslaught, adding 15 more runs over the next three innings to secure a 32-3 victory.
Awardees
Keahie Manglona was named the Male Championship MVP while Jayda Norita received the Female Championship MVP Award.
Joining the spotlight were Overall Female MVP Ry’ahna Quitano, Overall Male MVP Marino Santos, and Homerun Derby Champion Marino Santos.
The Team Sportsmanship Award went to Team Chagi Fan si RB.
The Saipan Mayor’s Youth Softball Cup’s mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle, camaraderie, and to help youth stay away from crime and drugs.
A total of nine teams, consisting of youths aged 14 to 18, participated in this year’s event.
Sweet Rolls’ King hits a home run during the championship game of the 2025 Saipan Mayor’s Youth Softball Cup at the Capital Hill softball field on Sunday.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Sweet Rolls’ Andre pitches against Buck’em in the championship game of the 2025 Saipan Mayor’s Youth Softball Cup at the Capital Hill softball field on Sunday.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
