By St. Paul’s News Team
September 13 2026 | Sports
The WTP Media Network has reaffirmed its commitment to softball cricket, pledging another year of sponsorship support for the National Softball Cricket Association (NSCA) as the 2026 season came to a close.
The commitment was announced by YA-SoSo Group Chairman and WTP Media Network owner, Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, during the association’s 2026 Prize Giving and Awards Ceremony held on Saturday night at “Da Deck” of the St. Paul’s Empowerment Centre.
The event brought together players, coaches, officials, the outgoing executive and other stakeholders to celebrate a season that produced outstanding individual performances and competitive team cricket.
In his final president’s report, outgoing NSCA President Mandy Weatherhead reflected on both the successes and challenges of the season. While celebrating the growth and achievements of the association, Weatherhead called on members to recommit themselves to the sport and expressed concern about divisions and what he described as “less than sporting behaviours” that affected the quality of the season.
Representing title sponsor WTP Media Network, Greene congratulated the award winners and urged players, officials and stakeholders to put unity at the centre of the association’s continued development.
Greene, in recommitting WTP Media Network to another year of sponsorship, also pledged to work more closely with the incoming executive to strengthen the relationship between the media network and the association.
He noted the important role softball cricket continues to play in Antigua and Barbuda’s sporting landscape, particularly in providing hundreds of athletes with an opportunity to compete, develop their talents and remain actively involved in sport.
Outstanding Performers
The 2026 season produced several impressive individual performances.
Kenrick Scott of Marko Inc. Buckleys 3Js was among the biggest stars, finishing as the leading male run-scorer with 249 runs. Scott also recorded the highest individual male score of the season, smashing 133 runs against PMS.
His outstanding all-round contribution earned him the Overall T20 Male MVP award after six matches, in which he scored 249 runs, took three wickets, remained unbeaten three times and claimed eight catches.
The female MVP award went to Sacha Michael of Wayne’s Electrical Services Survivors. Michael scored 172 runs, took six wickets, grabbed seven catches and was unbeaten twice in five matches.
Among the leading wicket-takers, Rodney Williams of Marko Inc. Buckleys 3Js topped the male category with 13 wickets.
The female wicket-taking honours were shared by Monique Titus of Alzarii/Sharon Joseph North Sails Female Flyers, and Desriee Welch and Sacha Michael of Wayne’s Electrical Services Survivors, with six wickets each.
Finals Honours
In the men’s competition, Rackaman Construction Strictly Business captured the championship, with Marko Inc. Buckleys 3Js finishing second.
Kerry Mentore of Rackaman Construction Strictly Business was named Male Player of the Finals after an impressive performance featuring 31 runs and four wickets from 2.2 overs, conceding just 12 runs.
Charnallal Ramjohan of Marko Inc. Buckleys 3Js recorded the best male bowling figures, taking three wickets for just five runs from four overs.
In the women’s competition, Alzarii/Sharon Joseph North Sails Female Flyers emerged champions, with Wayne’s Electrical Services Survivors finishing runners-up.
Female Player of the Finals honours went to Vonetta Bachelor of North Sails Female Flyers, who produced a five-wicket haul, taking five wickets for 30 runs from four overs.
Kimberly Anthony of Wayne’s Electrical Services Survivors recorded the best female bowling figures, taking three wickets for 12 runs, including a maiden, from her four overs.
The highest individual female score of the season was 109, scored by Grace Persuad of Wayne’s Electrical Services Survivors against Potters.
With the 2026 season now officially in the books, the renewed WTP Media Network sponsorship is expected to provide an important foundation as the NSCA prepares for another year of competition, development and growth.
