THE Guyana Hockey Board (GHB)/Bounty Paper Towels second division and Under-19 division outdoor developmental leagues came to a close on Sunday at Saint Stanislaus College (SSC) ground with the final round of play that saw the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) hockey teams dominating.
They took top honours in the men’s and women’s second division along with the boys’ and girls’ under-19 leagues, respectively.
GCC ‘The sequel’ (goal difference +27), won their final men’s second division match against Hikers 2-1, yesterday to secure the division title on goal difference after tying with Old Fort (+26) with 25 points.
The Sequel’s Dwayne Scott, who is the coach of the national women’s indoor team, was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the division.
Shameer Bhagwandin of Hikers Cadets was adjudged the best goalkeeper, while GHB President and GCC’s player, Philip Fernandes (17) scored the most goals.
In the women’s division, Pizza Hut GCC clinched the title with 22 points, followed by GCC Bingo Spartans, second with 13 points.
Pizza Hut’s Carina Moller top scored with 15 goals, while her teammate Sarah Klautky was the MVP and Donyale Nurse of Saints was the best goalkeeper.
GCC Pitbulls were led to the under-19 boys’ title by MVP Kareem Mackenzie who netted 16 goals. The Pitbulls with 34 points were followed by Hikers (28 points) in second place. Paul D’Andrade of Joseph Warriors was the best goalkeeper in the division.
Women’s second division runners’ up, Bingo Spartans, secured the under-19 title ahead of Saints with their shot-stopper, Donyale Nurse, again emerging as best goalkeeper. Spartans’ Abosaide Cadogan with 16 goals was the top scorer, while Sarah Klautky copped another MVP prize to round off the accolades.