KUALA LUMPUR: Undefeated Johor HA-MSNJ secured their first Malaysian Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Division One title on Saturday.
Johor and Anderson Thunderbolt both finished with 21 points from nine matches, but the former claimed the title on goal difference.
In Saturday's matches, Johor defeated Penang 3-1 at Bertam Hockey Stadium, while Anderson narrowly beat Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) 3-2 at Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh.
Johor team manager Hashim Yusof described the title as a bonus, as their initial target was a top-three finish in the league.
"The RM15,000 prize money for winning the league will be distributed among the players. Our next objective is to secure the overall crown," said Hashim.
Results Division One:
BJSS Juniors 0 SSTMI Juniors 2,
Pahang Hockey Academy Thunderbolts 4 SMIDIN-MSNT 1,
SSMTI Thunderbolts 4 BJSS Thunderbolts 1,
Penang HA 1 Johor HA 3,
Anderson Thunderbolt 3 MPBJ Hockey Academy 2.