U15's Win

The game started with a bang and the determined young Cockles were not going to be out muscled by a team who had beaten them heavily in the past two encounters. A dream start saw Exmouth recover the ball from a wayward kick, full back Caleb Bills made good ground with some tricky running and presented the ball back. The forwards secured great ball with Josh Wickes using the wide pass to Connor MacDonald, the Cockles took an early lead 5-0. Honiton recovered to level the score 5-5 but it was Exmouth who went in to half-time 12-5 up, Jake Williamson scoring the try with George Mears converting. After the turnaround Honiton showed why they can be dangerous in open play, scoring two tries, they had the lead 15-12. Resolute defence and much improved phases of play ensured that Exmouth stayed in touch in this see-saw encounter. Caleb Sampson put his body on the line on a number of occasions to help the team in attack and defence. With one minute on the clock Exmouth were seeking the decisive score. Honiton defensive attentions were drawn to stopping the ever destructive Joe Harris, the young Cockles used the extra space to send MacDonald over for his 2nd try, Mears kept his cool and slotted a great conversion to give the U15’s the win, 19-15. The referee’s whistle soon halted the game and the spectators gave both teams great applause. The U15’s are beginning to reap the rewards of hard work in pre season training.

Team: Caleb Bills, Jamie Davies, Charlie Garratt, Jake James-Graham, Joe Harris, Drew Jobson, Oscar Kilvington, Connor MacDonald, George Mears, Keenan Paver, Caleb Sampson, Jake Sharp, Owen Smith, Joe Walker, Josh Wickes, Jake Williamson.