GSCL Inc/Republic Cup 2018
Today is game day for the annual Republic Cup which is organized by the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) Inc. There are three categories for competition this year and from 13:00h the semifinals in the male Over-40 years-old category will bowl off at the Malteenoes Cricket Club ground, Thomas Lands.
The four teams; HS Masters, Ariel Masters, Success Masters and Amazon Masters will have the draw at 12:15h ahead of the toss at 12:30h to see who their opponents are.
Wayne Jones of Mike’s Wellman will renew rivalry with Regal Masters at Malteenoes
The semifinals winners will go on to contest the first of the three finals from 09:00h on Sunday which will also be played at Malteenoes. This will pave the way for the final in the Over-45-years old category which have been referred to as the heavy weights of the masters’ category. It will bring together defending champions Regal Masters and challengers Mike’s Wellman in yet another major final from 12:00h.
The defending champions have the psychological advantage over their opponents having emerged winners in their four finals encounters to date.
The final match of the day will be a heated clash between Regal All Stars and Success Sports Club from 15:00h in the Male Open Category.
The prestigious Republic Cup trophies that are specially hand carved are up for grabs as well as bragging rights for one year.
All matches will be played with the white ball and will also be used as much needed practice ahead of the March 16 to 18 Orlando Cup. Additionally, Bar-B-Que tickets for the Regal teams’ Orlando Cup trip will be on sale at the semifinals and finals at $1,000 per ticket.
