GCC, Saints, Hikers secure opening night wins

Part of the action in the Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey Festival between GCC (aquamarine) and Old Fort

Diamond Mineral Water Hockey

Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Saints, and Hikers recorded contrasting divisional wins when the Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey Festival commenced last evening at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

In the women’s division, GCC defeated Old Fort 3-1. Abosaide Cadogan recorded a double in the sixth and 16th minutes, while Gabriella Xavier netted in the 33rd. For the loser, Carolyn Deane scored in the 37th minute.

In the men’s division, Saints dispatched GCC 3-1. Jabari Lovell amassed a brace in the second and fifth minutes, while Shakeem Fausette scored in the 24th minute. For the loser, Kevin Spencer netted in the 15th minute.