Hikers retain men’s first-division title; GBTI GCC Tigers 2019 women’s champs

GTT National Indoor Hockey Champs Hikers and Tigers after Sunday’s triumphs (Royston Alkins photo)

Pepsi Hikers and GBTI GCC Tigers emerged as the 2019 first-division winners at the conclusion of the GTT National Indoor Hockey Championships Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Hikers, who entered the tournament as title holders, defeated a gritty YMCA Old Fort Delta Force squad 4-3. 

The match was played with relentless pace and for the most part on YMCA’s half as Hikers squandered a couple of early chances. Captain Robert France changed his side’s fortunes when he netted in the seventh minute to atone for the early blunders.