LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Senior Softball league wraps up its regular season Saturday with a final round of contests scheduled for Isenberg Park starting at 9 a.m.
These games are rescheduled from previous rained-out contests, and will open with the Barteks going up against the Keonimana Gents, both teams locked in a battle for second place in the overall standings.
During the Saturday contests, Barteks took a 7-3 edge over Da Islanders at ‘Ele‘ele Park, where the Rookies clinched the overall crown with a 15-3 win over the ‘Ohana Motors Rebels.
The Keonimana Gents took an 11-9 edge over Solid Steel at Wailua Houselots Park.
Following the regular season, the Kaua‘i Senior Softball League received approval from the county to host the 45th annual Hawai‘i State Senior Softball Tournament Aug. 3 to 5, centered around Hanapepe.
According to Kaua‘i Senior Softball Tournament Chair Michael Curtis, the league anticipates at least 48 teams playing in six brackets at fields in Hanapepe, Kaumakani, ‘Ele‘ele and Waimea Athletic Field.
Tournament play under COVID-19 considerations means no food booths, no big lu‘au and no opening ceremonies. A coaches meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2.
June 19 results
Wailua Hosuelots Park
Kruzers 15, West Kaua‘i 3
Kawaihau 9, Aloha Kia Lihu‘e A’s 6
Keonimana Gents 11, Solid Steel 9
Hanama‘ulu Hillsiders over Da Killerz, forfeit
‘Ele‘ele Park
Barteks 7, Islanders 3
‘Ohana 17, East Kaua‘i Legends 14
Rookies 15, ‘Ohana Motors Rebels 3
June 26 schedule
Isenberg Park (rescheduled)
9 a.m. Barteks/Keonimana Gents
10:15 a.m. Aloha Kia Lihu‘e A’s/Solid Steel
11:30 a.m. Kawaihau/‘Ohana Motors Rebels
12:45 p.m. Hanama‘ulu Hillsiders/‘Ohana
