Brandford leads Hikers to JFIS second division title

Hikers captain Jamarj Assanah (centre) collecting the championship shield from Kerensa Fernandes while his team-mates look on following the conclusion of the tournament on Monday.

Hikers, led by an Aroydy Brandford helmet trick retained the Guyana Hockey Board 2013 John Fernandes Insurance Service (JFIS) second division league title, overcoming point leaders All-Greys 4-3 on Monday at the GCC ground.

Delayed for lengthy periods following the inaccessibility of venues, the first match between the two units in the first round of the event ended in a stalemate.

Needing only a draw to clinch the championship, All Greys would fall behind in the