Oxford, MA — June 28, 2025 The sky was gray. The air hung heavy. But something louder than thunder stirred in the dirt at Ruel Field. NEDSO wasn’t born with a trophy. It was born with a pulse. Deaf players. CODAs. First-timers. Veterans. From three squads — Red, Green, and Blue — they showed up not for money, banners, or promises. Just gloves, grit, and a belief that softball could mean something deeper. And by sundown, it did. “FUN = SUCCESS” — THE SPARK WE NEEDED For Scott

History is being made. On June 28th, 2025, we step onto the field in Oxford, Massachusetts, for the very first official NEDSO tournament.  This isn’t just a game. It’s the launch of something Deaf athletes across New England have waited for, and something many thought would never come back. “They let it die. I brought it back.” – Commissioner Chris Marchese What once was fading — Deaf softball, regional rivalries, community pride — is now burning again. This is the beginning