Okehampton U15s 17

Cullompton U15s 0

OKEHAMPTON welcomed Cullompton knowing they would have to play well to secure their third win in a row. 

They did not disappoint, starting strongly and within minutes a clearance kick by Cullompton saw Greg Haste at fullback collect cleanly, running over half the length of the pitch to open the scoring for Okehampton. 

Ten minutes later a pick up from the back of the scrum by Saul Holliday was fed to Joshua Burgoyne and out to Olly Northcott, who made a great job of finishing the move to score.  Despite losing a player to the sin bin, Oke fought hard, with forwards and backs working all around the pitch, putting in some superb tackles to keep the visitors out. 

The second half saw Cullompton throw everything at the home side, but all credit to the young Oke team, whose defence was second to none, pressurising the visitors into mistakes and not allowing them to put any points on the board.

After soaking up the pressure, Okehampton were deservedly rewarded at the end of the game, when, for the second week in a row, they got an impressive rolling maul going, which ended with Jack Rutley touching down for an emphatic win. 

This was another fabulous team performance, with every player giving their all from start to finish and one in which they should all feel very proud of.

Oke conversion:  Will Cunningham (1).

Tavistock U10s 8 tries

Oke U10s 4 tries

THIS was a hard fought and very physical local derby, played in the true spirit of the game.

Tavistock powered through to an early lead, maintaining the possession thanks to some great work from Ernie and Finlay. The ball popped back to Dylan who dodged all the defenders to score.

Oke came straight back but there was again some excellent rucking from Finlay and Ernie, who worked well as a two pronged attack on the Okehampton team. Tavistock did well with William S and Rafferty strong in support, helping James who was always on the front line. He picked up a loose ball close to the Okehampton line and raced through to score a great running try.

Good tackling and rucking from Matthew, Nathan, Alistair and Dominic meant Tavistock held on to possession and put Edward through twice to score.

Michael and Dylan were fearless for Tavistock in their tackling, with Michael racing through to touch down. Harry’s tackling was strong too this week and he, likewise, too was rewarded with a try. Gabriel and George were ferocious in their tackling and George was rewarded for an outstanding performance with two tries.

Oke U9s 5 tries

Tavistock U9s 6 tries

TAVISTOCK started brightly scoring a swift brace of tries. Okehampton took time to thaw out before Henry and Toby both added tries to level the score at 4-4

Despite solid and determined Oke tackling by Lewis, Dillon and Zara they could not stop Tavistock winning 6-5.

Okehampton U9s 8 tries

Tavistock U9s 4 tries

THE tables were turned in the next gripping encounter. Okehampton tackled strongly and pounced on every numb fingered fumble.

Rocco, with Marla on his elbow, charged through the opponents to score. After some slick passing, Charlie showed gritty determination to shrug off tackles and touch down for another Oke try.

Tavistock came back with two quick tries before Oke released Thomas on a burst. Ciaron fed a pass to Wilf who sprinted around the defence to finish another of his four tries.

Oke continued to press the Tavistock line, hungry for the ball and ran out the winners.

Oke U9s 4 tries

Tavistock U9s 7 tries

TAVISTOCK started the third game sharply and used their bulk to break through the Okehampton line to force a couple of early tries. Unbowed, Todd for Oke responded with a crunching tackle allowing Dillon to collect the spilled ball. In the try of the game, he jinked his way forward, darting diagonally to dramatically dive over the line.

Henry showed his quality by running in two more tries with the support of Zara on the wing.

The Tavistock defence opted to push their opponents into touch to obtain turnover ball. Despite some fierce tackling by Lewis, Henry and Isaac, Tavistock added some well-worked tries to win.

Okehampton U9s 6 tries

Tavistock U9s 1 try

THE pendulum swung back again in the final game. Oke had saved the best till last. Strong tackling by both sides left both teams bruised and the spectators hoarse.

Thomas opened the account, juggling a slippery ball to bullock his way over the try line. Tavistock responded firmly with an equaliser.

With tremendous Okehampton support play, Lewis raised his game to run in four wonderful tries, earning him the coveted player of the week honour. While his opponents tried to in vain to halt the onslaught, Lewis was having none of it and carved his way through to pepper the try line.

Okehampton ran out with a breathless and well-deserved victory.