Geneva College Men's Rugby hosted SUNY Fredonia on September 14, 2024. Geneva Rugby secured a commanding 48-10 victory over SUNY Fredonia in our Fall…
Geneva College Men's Rugby hosted SUNY Fredonia on September 14, 2024.
Geneva Rugby secured a commanding 48-10 victory over SUNY Fredonia in our Fall 2024 Home Opener.
The team started strong, quickly establishing control with physical dominance and sharp ball handling. The squad demonstrated solid teamwork and support play. The opposition found it hard to cope with Geneva's structured attack and relentless defense. Several key line breaks by SUNY Fredonia resulted in them scoring 10 points. This was a team effort, with all players adding notable contributions.
Try Scorers:
Sam Curran (Junior 8-Man) – 3 Tries: Sam was consistent on the field, creating opportunities, and finishing with precision to bag a hat-trick.
Nate Schaefer (Junior Flanker) – 1 Try: Schaefer showcased his agility and power, finishing off a well-coordinated team move to score his try.
Zion Haley (Sophomore Fullback) – 1 Try (+1 in 10v10): Zion impressed with his speed and awareness, scoring during the full match and adding another in a 10v10 segment, as well as making several try-stopping tackles.
Carter Milroy (Senior Outside Center) – 1 Try: Carter's try was a result of his persistence and strength, powering through the defensive line in solo run within seconds after the kickoff.
Frank Williams (Junior Inside Center)– 1 Try: Frank capitalized on a great team effort and solo run to cross the line, contributing solidly to the scoreboard.
Micah McCready (Junior Scrum-half) – 1 Try: Micah’s consistency as Scrum-half allowed for him to see a quick pick-and-go for a solo try.
Conversions:
Michael Mann – 4/8: Mike was 50% with his conversions, adding crucial points after four of the eight tries and 0/1 for penalty kicks.
Man of the Match: Sam Curran, Junior 8-Man, not only put in a remarkable all-around performance but also scored three tries, proving to be a constant threat to the opposition’s defense in quick thinking tap-and-go penalties.
Looking Ahead: With such a solid performance, the team can look forward to building on this momentum in the upcoming matches. Continued teamwork and execution of plays will be key as we push further into the season, as well as cleaning up the defensive line.
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