Week eight, 2 still standing

It was a blue sky morning on Sunday and anyone heading out to play rugby was probably grateful for a clear day…plus hopeful, for a win.

That was the case for our u14s, who started strong and were never really tested other than loosing a little focus in the early second half that let Cowichan get a few scores. Besides the speedsters that made numerous line breaks, our ability to past the ball is why they finished top seed. Lot’s of change in direction with multiple players in support and some solid tackles on defense defined the game that was in hand from the beginning kick off. 56 to 28 was the recorded score but I’m pretty sure we were over 60 by my count. Regardless, its another home stand this Sunday for the Island Championships against CW at Shawnigan for an 11am kick off.

It was the only game recorded. To view click HERE.

Unfortunately the u16 game was moved to the same time slot as our u14’s except it was at piggy park on Herd Road. After the final game of the season there, the boys knew this was going to be a tough one and I was told that both sides delivered. It was a rockem sockem game that ultimately had Cowichan coming out the winner, 41 to 35. The boys emptied the tank and are wrapping the season. Good luck in the spring school league.

Retribution for the game ending loss three weeks earlier was delivered, in a penalty riddled game that was difficult to watch. Cowichan came out very aggressive with an attempt to intimidate and it started working as we got deeper into the game, so the infractions mounted. Luckily some calls went our way too and three penalty kicks was a big enough lead to trump a converted try, so the boys are heading to Windsor Park and a CW rematch of the past two island finals. Kick off is 130pm.

Thank you everyone who donated to the Watson Twins tragic loss of their mother. I will keep the link open until the end of the month.