TAVISTOCK youngsters travelled to Ivybridge for the 2010 Devon U8s Festival last Sunday with 24 teams taking part.
Tavistock were in a group consisting of Ivybridge, Plymstock Albion Oaks, Okehampton and Devonport Services — all had proved tough opponents during the season.
However Tavistock stepped up to the challenge and came away with four wins under their belt.
Tavistock U8s 35
Ivybridge U8s 25
ALTERNATING between both close support and moving the ball wide allowed Tavistock to create room to pierce the Ivybridge defence with devastating effect.
Ivybridge were quick to reply with some piercing runs of their own, finding chinks in the Tavistock armour before the West Devon side closed ranks in defence.
Tavistock tries scored by: Louis Peake, Tom Gardener, Henry Varndell-Dawes (3) and Harry Richardson (2).
Tavistock U8s 35
Plymstock Albion
Oaks U8s 20
THE same fierce attacking play from Tavistock ran in another seven tries with Plymstock fighting hard to contain them. Some good solid support play from Plymstock through the middle created chances for them only to be thwarted by Tavistocks defensive pressure. Tavistock tries: Harry Richardson, Harry Edwards (2), Noah Berridge, Louis Peake (2) and Henry Varndell-Dawes.
Tavistock U8s 45
Devonport Services
U8s 20
STERLING work from Joe Inman, James Kenyon and Tom Gardener in taking the ball forward created numerous platforms for Tavistock to strike at the gaps.
The stamina of the Tavistock team showed through in a flurry of tries in the second half of the 10 minute game.
Tavistock tries: Noah Berridge (3), Harry Richardson, Louis Peake and Henry Varndell-Dawes (4).
Tavistock U8s 30
Okehampton U8s 15
A STRONG start from Okehampton was soon dampened by the sheer width of the Tavistock attack.
Some fierce midfield battles ensued with Tavistock taking the initiative with some quick turnovers and interceptions.
Tavistock kept up the attacking pressure up to the final whistle.
Tavistock tries: Harry Richardson, Harry Edwards, Louis Peake (2) and Noah Berridge (2).