There was plenty of fun and excitement at Bernard Park during the Heritage Pee Wee Classic, but no team enjoyed it more than PHC, winners of their second title in the last four years after a dramatic penalty shoot-out with Devonshire Colts in the final.

Each side had breezed through the round-robin phase, going 3-0 to finish in first place in their respective groups.

Counted among the young Zebras' victims were BAA (1-0), Somerset (4-0) and Saltus (1-0), while Colts similarly were perfect blanking North Village (4-0) and Crossroads (3-0), before drawing with two-time defending champions St.

George's (0-0).

In the final Colts struck first, piercing what had been a impenetrable defence midway through the second half.

However, PHC responded with a goal of their own just as time appeared to be slipping away to knot the score at 1-1.

Colts simply could not find the target during the ensuing penalty shoot-out, allowing PHC to run out 3-0 winners.

It was the first title for PHC since the competition's inception back in 1992 when just two sides -- Somerset and PHC -- took part.

Since then the Classic has grown dramatically to where eight teams were involved this year. Support has likewise increased, with over 400 people in attendance last weekend.

SQUASH SQU Spectators attending the Heinz Bermuda Open were allowed an extra treat with the opportunity to also take in the Over-35 championships.

And while the Heinz event featuring young, fast professionals obviously drew the most attention, competition among the local group also provided a fair share of entertainment.

Colin Alexander won the men's division, defeating Jeff McKay in a hotly-contested final match that went five games 8-10, 4-9, 9-8, 10-8, 9-4.

Among the women Denise Kyme showed little effect of a nagging injury to down Liz Davies 9-7, 9-2, 9-7.

In the men's consolation final Barritt Lightbourne defeated Reid Young, while Carol Ferris beat Val Protheroe, who was forced to retire hurt after she accidentally hit her knee instead of the ball.

The tournament served an additional purpose as it also aided in the selection process for the upcoming North Caribbean Team Championships -- The Rosebowl -- slated for Bahamas. Bermuda is the defending champion.

The Bermuda Squash Racquets Association also recently held the Graded Team League Championships, which attracted an outstanding entry of 20 teams of three players each.

Winners were Phil's Phillies, containing Phil Spencer, Val Protheroe and Trish Ashton, while Black Rhinos ended second and Nova Scotias were third.

Matches were played on a round-robin basis, with each player allocated a grading according to their ability and then a handicap according to their grade. Subsequently, more experienced players had to score more points to win their matches and the result was a slew of close, exciting matches.

"This type of competitive event is crucial to the club's development programme as it allows players of all standards to compete equally, learn new skills and gain further enjoyment from the sport,'' said Jane Parker, BSRA director of squash.

SNOOKER SNO The final of the Bermuda Open Doubles Championship will be played tonight at Queens Club starting at 7.30 p.m.

To be featured in the best-of-five contest is the Sandys Sports Club team of Lawrence DeSilva and Roger (Sticks) Henderson, who will take on Steve Dunleavy and Andy Wright representing Old Colony Club.

Ed Gumbs of Queens Club defeated Andy Wright of Police Recreation Club 2-0 in a play-off for the individual league average title on Tuesday night at Queens Club.

GOLF GLF Young Michael Smith won the weekly novice tournament at Horizons, organised by the Bermuda Junior Golf Association. He carded a nine-hole total of 33 to defeat David Smith by a single stroke. Two shots back at 35 was Andrew Boyce.

YOUNG LEADER -- Lamont Butterfield, captain of Heritage Classic champions PHC, shows off fruits of victory.