Falcons of to a Flyer
It was the C.V Falcons ( 14 to 16 kitted team ) who went through to the Jack Kane centre in Edinburgh where the Wolves were hosting a 4 team tournament on Saturday. The team taking part were the Wolves , Inverclyde Nix The Tigers and our own Falcons . The first game for the Falcons was to be against the hosts the Wolves. The Falcons had retained a lot of last years players and gained some more new talent as well . They took to the field with Nicky Farrell playing in the roll of QB this year . He marshaled the team really well and had scores by Samuel's Woods Filmer Mulhern and Sinclair . In the end they just had to much experience for the Wolves and ran out comfortable winners by 44 v 0 scorers Woods 3 tds , Fallon 1 td ,McCallum 1 td , Filmer 1 td and Sinclair 1 td . It was the turn of the new kids the Nix from Inverclyde to come against the British Champions . On the first play the Falcons handed off to Woods at Running Back who tore the defence to pieces with his lightning speed. It was over heard the Nix sideline saying " He is well rapid" unfortunately for him it was to be his last play in the half as he injured his ankle . The rest of the payers stepped up to the Mark though and even after the Nix gave them a fright when they scored on the very next drive their was to be no rising from the ashes for the Nix but a severe dowsing of their flames as the Falcons went to work and ran out very comfortable winners by a score line of 51 v 12 Samuels 3 tds , Filmer 1td , sinclair 1td Woods 2 td
Coach Gillespie did say that for a new outfit they looked as though they could learn fast and he is sure they will do a lot better as the year goes on . Then it was the BIG ONE. The Tigers v The Falcons a replay of last years British finalists.The Tigers went into this match as slight favourites as the Falcons had lost their st rating Running Back Woods . The Tigers went up field and scored right away then the Falcons did the same . At this point injuries started to take hold on the game as the tackling was ferocious . Some of the tackles going in by young Orr were bone jerking and lifted the team right up with his leadership skills . Qb Farrell spread his passes out all over the place and Filmer and Samuel's took over the running duties with great effect . As the Tigers lost more players the depth of squad then came to the fore . The Falcons having the bigger squad crept slowly but steadily away from the Tigers finally taming them and beating them bye 40 v 18 Samuels 4 tds , McCallum 1 td Mulheron 1 td. This means The Falcons won the overall tournament and gained the first points to getting to the finals again this year . When interviewed at the end Coach Farrel of the Falcons said " We are really pleased at the way the boys played today . We have worked hard on our passing game on the offence and the defencive side of the ball in the off season ." Coach Gillespie added " This is a team game and to play as well as a team today after we lost young Woods was very pleasing indeed . I thought Filmer . Samuel's and Orr really played well today and the rookies show they will challenge for their spots as starters in the team . We would love a shot at repeating last year but lets take it a step at a time .1 down 3 to play for " Thank you to the Wolves for hosting us and to all the parents who attends to support the kids . The next tounament will be on the 6th of June at the Wishaw sports centre and is the Falcons home tourney.If you would like to play contact Colin 07787785262 |
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