Okehampton U12s 7 Tavistock U12s 0 SOME early season tackling (or lack of) allowed good runs from the Tavistock players to pressure the Okehampton line. But they were unable to convert the pressure into points as the pack showed excellent goal line defending and Sam Ewen found good defensive kicks with both left and right foot. Okehampton started well in the second half with Tom Fogarty?s intelligent kicking ensuring most of the play was in the Tavistock half. The Okehampton pack started to dominate, winning a number of scrums and it was only a matter of time before Okehampton opened the scoring with Matt Johns showing his usual determination to cross the line from close range, converting the try himself. Okehampton had a number of other try scoring oportunities but knock-ons near the line ensured no further points were added. This week U12s away to Crediton. Okehampton U11s 8 Tavistock U11s 25 THE game flowed easily around the pitch. Tavistock eventually went over the line and the try was converted. The second half saw Okehampton put on the pressure but each attack was rebuffed by Tavistock?s defence. A couple of breakaway tries for Tavistock resulted. Okehampton responded and managed to cross the line several times only to have the try disallowed for minor infringements however Luke managed to cross the line successfully twice. Full merit must be given to the Okehampton backs who defended with great skill and courage especially Jordan and new recruit Jake. TAVISTOCK Under 10s took a strong squad to Okehampton RFC to meet last season?s festival winners. From the start Tavistock were under pressure. Tavistock tackled well, rucked well and kept their focus, but eventually cracks did appear and half time saw them 15-0 down. Into the second half, Okehampton upped the pace and Tavistock had to be totally committed or face a crushing defeat. Tavistock?s spirit was shown near the final whistle when Okehampton were camped on Tavistock?s try line and wave after wave of attacks were pushed back. With a further two tries conceded by Tavistock in the second half, Okehampton were the worthy winners, but Tavistock?s commitment and fierce defence will stand them in good stead. Please note the fixture list shows a match on Sunday, there is no match with coaching at the Tavistock ground at 10am. Okehampton U9s 30 Tavistock U9s 35 OKEHAMPTON opened the scoring with a well taken try before Tavistock hit back through Charlie Carter. The opening period sawthe ramapaging Alex Ferguson drive over for a try and Tom Jackman skipped over in the corner. The second period saw Okehampton hit back and only excellent defensive work kept the home team at bay. Tavistock forwards Nick Jory and Zak Brinkhurst worked hard and the front row got their reward as Charlie Charlton registered the first of his two tries on his debut after a surging run. Imogen Muir looked confident on the ball and James Perring, carrying the ball in two hands , bewitched the defence to cross the line. Okehampton?s rucking was excellent and they scored two tries. Player of the match: Mathew Dobie.
