Both Old Oaks sides top of Eden

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KNYSNA HOCKEY NEWS - The two teams from Old Oaks Knysna Hockey Club successfully defended their titles in the finals of the 2021 Eden Hockey Senior League, beating Crusaders Ladies and Quarry Men 2 in the process.

Both Old Oaks Men and Old Oaks Ladies enjoyed near-flawless runs into their respective finals with no losses suffered and a few goals conceded the only blemishes on their records.

Having finished top of their logs when they progressed through the semi-final stage, the finals were to be played at home in Knysna on Saturday 11 September.

In the ladies final, Old Oaks faced off against Crusaders Ladies, whom they beat 2-0 courtesy of goals from sisters Donné and Charné de Wet to earn their fifth consecutive title.

Photo gallery: Old Oaks' queens of Eden Hockey

In the men's final thereafter, Old Oaks were up against Quarry Men 2, managing to achieve a 3-1 win thanks to a goal by James Chauncey and a brace of goals from Nick Olivier to defend their title.

Photo gallery: Old Oaks' Kings of Eden Hockey

Old Oaks Ladies captain Luzelle Myburgh accepts the ladies trophy from Eden Hockey's René Berndt. Photos: Blake Linder