WATERVILLEThe third annual Women's Open 7 v 7 Field Hockey Championships ended abruptly when a thunderstorm rolled over the Bill Alfond Field on the campus at Colby College, on Sunday, June 23. Despite the torrential downpour, and fantastic lightening show, the event was a huge hit.

Sharkbait, of Portland, claimed it's third gold medal in as many years, while Dita Divas scored the silver, and U-Maine Club outlasted Captain Sassy Pants for the bronze.

The event was sponsored by Colby College, Valley Distributors, Longstreth Field Hockey, and Golden Pond Wealth Management.

Ten teams started the tournament at 9 a.m. and by 4 p.m. the clouds started to roll in. When the thunder turned to lightening, and eventually rain, the entire field scattered, quickly ending the competition. The event commissioner and team captains determined the order of finish based on tie breakers and other considerations.