Old Gaelic defended its undefeated start with a 50-17 win in Voorhees, Township, New Jersey on Saturday. In what has become something of a trend, the visitors used a huge second half to secure the victory.
South Jersey notched the first try of the game from its elusive fullback, before the Gaelic responded with a try down the middle from wing Gabe Arroyo. South Jersey then sustained possession and scored down the right sideline before an intercept-try seemed to give the home team the momentum, 17-5. The visiting Gold squad settled into the game, however, and closed the gap before halftime with a try from fullback Chris Armbrust on a good counter kick return. From there, it was all Gaelic.
Arroyo scored back to back tries to open the second half and give OG a lead it would not relinquish. Outside center Kory Harris followed up with a try, to add to his tally of five conversions throughout the day. Two tries from #12 Hunter Hertzog sandwiched one from prop Broc Shives, and Harris’ final conversion marked the score, 50-17.
On the whole, it was a business-like approach to a match that saw a number of players starting in different positions and covering a number of spots that won the day. Shoutouts to a potent second half offense and strong defense that has yet to allow a league point through three games.
MOTM: Gabe Arroyo for the hat trick and strong play throughout the day. (Substitute Chugger: Porter Miller, who also had a strong day at 8 man).
Viking: Prop/Second row Russ Kane who put in a hard 50 in his first start for the D2 squad in five years to provide a steady and physical veteran presence in the pack.
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It was a shockingly similar script and score from last week’s 50-15 home win over Doylestown.
Try Scorers: Flanker Paul Holmes (2), lock Alex Diegel, centers Hertzog and Harris, eight man Mike DeFreitas, wing Tyler Johnson, and fullback Chris Armbrust (2).
MOTM: Armbrust
Viking: Hertzog
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