Devon Junior Cup first round.
Okehampton U15s 45
Topsham U15s 5
IN wet conditions Okehampton U15s produced some fantastic running rugby to beat a strong Topsham.
Massive defensive displays in the first half from Dean Folland, Luke Dennis, Dean Abrahms and Jordan Cornthwaite really shook any confidence Topsham might have had. This led to Luke Dennis leaping onto loose ball to bring Okehampton their first try of the game, ably converted by Liam Wilkins, despite the raging wind.
This was shortly followed by a try each from Dean Folland and Jordan Cornthwaite, both unconverted, and a try from Josh Bush with conversion from Liam Wilkins.
Topsham rallied after half time only to be met with the same stonewall defence and, with good co-operation between Luke Vincent and the forwards creating pressure in oppositon rucks, the next three tries from Luke Dennis, Paul Penberthy and Liam Wilkins came from scraps of possession, Okehampton able to pass out of contact right to the try line.
All these tries were easily converted by Liam. Up against a very large pack the front row of Lee, Balch and Dymond excelled. It was also good to see Matt Moyes come off the bench after weeks of injury. Consolation came for Topsham as they scored an unconverted try in the final minute. In a game played at a great pace, and against opposition of this standard, the Okehampton boys played with a maturity beyond their years and should be very proud of the way in which they won.