THE Dubberstein sisters, Kathleen and Leilani, pushed the Philippine women’s team further into the lead of Group B in the ongoing 2025 Pan Continental Curling Championships.
Their efforts saw the Filipinas prevailing in a close game with Kazakhstan, 8-6, for their third straight win in the tournament, also known as the 2025 United States Steel Pan Continental Curling Championships.
The Dubbersteins, along with their teammates Jessica Byers and Lindsey Schmaltz, took charge after the fifth end, scoring on a stone for a 7-4 advantage.
The 31-year-old Kathleen and Leilani made a splash in 2014 when they competed in the United States Junior Championships, and earned a silver medal.
The Wisconsin-based Dubbersteins and their crew are now ahead of Hong Kong, which posted win no. 2 after repelling Brazil, 10-2.
The Filipinas earlier beat Brazil, 13-5, and Puerto Rico, 8-6.
Team Philippines is seeking qualification to the World Championships, with their bid starting in the 2026–27 curling season.
Meanwhile Calgary’s Team Brad Jacobs continued its winning ways by turning back the Philippines’ Team Marc Pfister, 10-3, to improve to 2-0 in early mens Group A round-robin play over at Virginia, Minnesota.
The Canadians were in control over the Philippine team, taking a 4-1 lead after four ends.
With teammates Christian Haller, Enrico Pfister, Brayden Carpenter and Alan Frei, the Philippines will make a bid to qualify for the 2026 World Curling Championships, along with the Canadians.
