MARIST White and Ventures were crowned the champions of the men’s and women’s Valerie Daveta-Manueli Memorial Hockey Tournament during the weekend
At the end of the three days, Geotech Marist White (men) and Ventures came out as winners.
The Marist White team ousted defending champions Stingers men in the semi-finals and to meet Ventures men in the final.
The men’s final had to be determined through the eight (8) second penalty shootout after the teams were tied 2-all at full time.
Ventures Women retained the trophy for 10 consecutive years after beating Marist Women 1 – 0.
Results: Final men: Geotech Marist White 3 – Ventures Men 1 (Penalty Shootout). Final women: Ventures Women 1 – Marist Women 0. Top goalscorers: Leevahn Dutta (Ventures Men) and Myra Tora (Ventures Women). Best defender: Men: Reginald Eastgate. Women: Vika Nakaora (MoBees) and Pasemaca T (Marist Women). Young player awards: Men: Joji Ravatu. Women: Laura Bukalidi (MoBees). Most valuable players: Men: Leevan Dutta (Ventures Men) and Rick Bentley (Marist White).
