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In a dominant display, Baileys Primary emerged as the winners of Festival 6 2025, capturing top honors in the national primary-school softball cricket competition. Their performance was widely praised, with the phrase “in commanding fashion, Baileys Primary have been crowned champions” circulating on major local media. One of the hallmarks of Festival 6 2025 was its depth. The tournament structure spanned multiple zones, with schools competing in Zone A, B, and C divisions across the island. In several zones, like Zone B2, schools such as St. Gabriel’s School went undefeated in their group stage matches, underscoring the level of competition. 

Festival 6 is more than a competition — it’s a development pipeline. Young cricketers gain match experience, exposure to different playing styles, and opportunities to grow under pressure. Many commentators view the tournament as a steppingstone toward future representation at national levels.

By giving primary school players a stage, Festival 6 helps reinforce the cricket culture early, building skills, grit, and love for the sport. For Baileys Primary, lifting the title is a milestone—but for many participating schools, just competing signals the start of a cricketing journey.

With 2025 now in the books, eyes will turn toward future Festival 6 seasons. The standard continues to rise, and expectations will be higher. As more schools invest in youth cricket and talent identification, the pathway from Festival 6 to district and national representation becomes more real.

Congratulations to Baileys Primary and all participating schools in the 2025 Festival 6 Softball Cricket Competition — the future of Barbados youth cricket looks bright.