Blackhawks Sting Hornets

Hull Hornets 0
Clyde Valley Blackhawks 40

Report C/O Clyde Valley Football

Blackhawks travelled to Hull on Sunday on one of the hottest days of the year looking to improve their win record. Clyde Valley took the opening kickoff and drove steadily downfield capping it off with a 4 yard rushing touchdown for Graeme 'G Mac' MacMillan.

The extra point kick hit the post and fell short. Blackhawks defence continued to pile on the pressure pinning Hull deep in their own half. An error on the snap saw the ball sail over the head of the QB and Clyde valley's Graeme 'Special' McMillan pounced in the loose ball in the endzone to add another 6. Hornets' special team broke up the extra point. Hornets must have felt lady luck had deserted them on their next two possessions when firstly Blackhawks' Greg McIntyre forced and recovered a fumble then 'Special' and Tam Chapman sacked the QB.

The home crowd were lifted when Adedamola Osobe recovered a loose Clyde Valley ball but they were unable to take advantage of the error. G Mac returned the ensuing punt to give CVB a short field however an interception by Hull's Gareth Hughes stopped what looked like a sure TD.

Hull's defence then stepped up a gear holding Blackhawks to a field goal attempt which fell short of the mark.

The 2 nd half saw more of the same for Clyde Valley David Orr burst through the line and scampered 35 yards to add to CV's tally only for it to be chalked off for a holding penalty.

The score was only delayed a short time when two plays later G Mac bounced to the outside and sprinted 40 yards for the score.

Tam Chapman coolly slotted over the kick. Hornets' tried to mount a drive of their own behind some twisting and turning running of Kurt Jean Pierre but the power of Blackhawks' defence put the brakes on.

Blackhawks' Michael Fysh rounded out the third quarter adding another CV touchdown with a 6 yard burst to the endzone. Pressure by Hull's special team forced the kick low. G Mac made his hat-trick on a 14 yard run and once more the extra point was missed.

With time running out Hornets keep fighting and were unlucky on their next drive when a run by Kurt Jean Pierre gave them good field position only for it to be called back.

CV's Tam Chapman chased the QB into the endzone and forced him to give up the safety. Power running by Darren Sharp kept CV's next drive alive and QB David R Orr connected with Gary Orr on a 35 yard pass for the final TD of the afternoon. Tam Chapman converted the kick to end the scoring.

Clyde Valley would like to thank their sponsors James Chapman Quality Butchers, Hamilton Bakers, Devine Meats - wholesale meat, Cadzow Tyres, MGM Timber, all the travelling supporters and Hull Hornets for their hospitality.