Advantage Bacchas in title race

It could be the pivotal day in the race for the Wi-Manx Mixed Premier Division.

Reigning champions Bacchas A now have the advantage after edging a seven goal thriller against title rivals Vikings A.

And with Valkyrs A held to a goalless draw by Celts, victory for Bacchas A – against Celts – in the final game of the season will clinch the title.

Louise Corkill, Andrew Whiting, Dave Kneale and Andy Bridson grabbed the Bacchas goals in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Vikings.

Dave Millward (two) and Zoe Carney were their scorers.

At the other end of the table, Vikings B secured a first win of the season to take the relegation battle to the last game.

They had to defeat closest rivals Valkyrs B and did just that.

Johnny Killey (two), Danni Coombes and Jan Carney netted in a 4-2 win.

Dave Hall scored both for Valkyrs.

Elsewhere, second half goals from Hannah Grubb and Laura Bellwood fired Ramsey A to a 2-0 victory over Bacchas B.

Hockey results for Saturday, April 16

Wi-Manx Mixed Premier Division

Vikings B 4-2 Valkyrs B
Bacchas B 0-2 Ramsey
Bacchas A 4-3 Vikings A
Valkyrs A 0-0 Celts

Wi-Manx Mixed Plate first round

Cushags 1-2 Cammags
Cosney 1-1 Harlequins B (Harlequins won on penalty flicks)
Harlequins A 4-0 Saracens Sharks
Vikings C 4-4 Saracens Sabres (Saracens won on penalty flicks)
Valkyrs C 6-1 Southerners
Ravens 4-5 Bacchas

Wi-Manx Mixed Plate second round draw

Rookies v Bacchas C
Valkyrs C v Saracens Sabres
Harlequins A v Harlequins B
Cammags v Vikings D