# Hub International wins WSP-Rec-3 title with 5-1 final

ND · 2026 Women's Rec 3 East State Tournament · WSP-Rec-3

_Hub International beat The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe 9-2 and then 5-1 to win the West Fargo division title._

The Scorekeeper · Oct 27, 2026

**Final, WSP-Rec-3: Hub International 5, The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe 1**

Hub International won the WSP-Rec-3 division title at the 2026 Women's Rec 3 East State Tournament in West Fargo, beating The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe 5-1 in the deciding game of the final on Sunday.

The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe had not lost a game before the final, so Hub International's 9-2 win in the first final game forced a deciding game. Hub International came in as the No. 7 seed, and The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe was the No. 1 seed.

Hub International lost its opening game of the bracket to Dairy Queen 12-9. It then came back through the losers' side, beating Fireballz 17-5, Town Hall/ Stellar Nails/ PK Const/ Realty Xperts 10-6, The 352 Crew 13-7 and Helifino - Pix Squad 17-2. On Sunday it also beat Dairy Queen 16-15 before meeting The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe.

The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe made a strong run to the final. It beat VFW Post 756 11-10, Helifino - Pix Squad 11-9 and Dairy Queen 14-8 before the final games.

Hub International reached the final 5-1 and finished 7-1. The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe reached the final 3-0 and finished 3-2.

## Sources

- [2026 Women's Rec 3 East State Tournament](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/event/4351690481?divID=4351690483)
- [Hub International](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5494605731)
- [The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5051902216)
- [Dairy Queen](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5011103948)
- [Fireballz](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5517133609)
- [Town Hall/ Stellar Nails/ PK Const/ Realty Xperts](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/4763403867)
- [The 352 Crew](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5490800846)
- [Helifino - Pix Squad](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/4718574666)
- [VFW Post 756](https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/team/detail/5326757080)

## Road to the final

### Hub International (7–1)

| Result | Score | Opponent | Round | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 9–12 | Dairy Queen | DE-3GG bracket | Sat 9:00 AM |
| W | 17–5 | Fireballz | DE-3GG bracket | Sat 11:20 AM |
| W | 10–6 | Town Hall/ Stellar Nails/ PK Const/ Realty Xperts | DE-3GG bracket | Sat 2:10 PM |
| W | 13–7 | The 352 Crew | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 9:00 AM |
| W | 17–2 | Helifino - Pix Squad | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 10:10 AM |
| W | 16–15 | Dairy Queen | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 11:20 AM |
| W | 9–2 | The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 12:30 PM |
| W | 5–1 | The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 1:40 PM |

### The Buff / Dewald's Backhoe (3–2)

| Result | Score | Opponent | Round | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | 11–10 | VFW Post 756 | DE-3GG bracket | Sat 10:10 AM |
| W | 11–9 | Helifino - Pix Squad | DE-3GG bracket | Sat 1:00 PM |
| W | 14–8 | Dairy Queen | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 10:10 AM |
| L | 2–9 | Hub International | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 12:30 PM |
| L | 1–5 | Hub International | DE-3GG bracket | Sun 1:40 PM |

## The event

- **Event:** 2026 Women's Rec 3 East State Tournament
- **Dates:** Aug 1–2
- **City:** West Fargo, ND
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- **Home site:** https://nd.registerplay.com/pages/event/4351690481
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