Central American Games: Tough return for Belize Women’s Softball Team — fall 17–1 to El Salvador

Posted: Friday, October 24, 2025. 7:53 pm CST.

The Belize Women’s National Softball Team fell 17-1 to El Salvador on Friday, October 24, 2025.  Photo Credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize faced a challenging start to their Central American Games campaign, falling 17–1 to El Salvador in their opening match on Friday afternoon in Guatemala City. The game marked the third fixture of the women’s softball championship and Belize’s return to regional competition after a 12-year absence.

Despite the scoreline, the match represents a renewed chapter for Belize Softball, with the national women’s team proudly back on the international stage. The tournament continues through October 28, with Belize scheduled to face Nicaragua and Honduras on Saturday.

The women’s tournament features a round-robin format followed by Paige System playoffs. Belize’s group-stage schedule includes five matches over four days:

Belize Women’s Softball Schedule – Central American Games 2025

• Friday, October 24 – vs El Salvador at 2:00 pm (Lost 1–17)
• Saturday, October 25 – vs Nicaragua at 11:30 am
• Saturday, October 25 – vs Honduras at 2:00 pm
• Sunday, October 26 – vs Panama at 11:30 am
• Monday, October 27 – vs Guatemala at 2:00 pm

Belize Women’s National Softball Team – Photo Credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025

The top four teams from the round-robin will advance to the Paige System playoffs on Tuesday, October 28:

• 10:00 am – 4th vs 3rd
• 12:30 pm – 2nd vs 1st
• 2:00 pm – Semi-final: Winner of 4 vs 3 vs Loser of 2 vs 1
• 4:30 pm – Final: Winner of 2 vs 1 vs Semi-final winner

Other Morning Results – Friday, October 24

In the morning session of the women’s softball championship, Panama defeated Honduras 13–3, while El Salvador secured a second win by blanking Honduras 10–0. In the final game of the day, Guatemala imposed their rhythm against Nicaragua , winning 15–8.

Let’s rally behind our women as they continue their campaign in Guatemala. Let’s go, Team Belize!

 

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