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Maidstone Pumas Youth @ Kent Exiles Youth

Pumas Youth 29 – Exiles Youth 19

On Sunday 1st of June the Pumas Youth Squad travelled to Swanley, Nr Orpington for another flag game against the Kent Exiles. After missing the Mavericks games Coaches James McCartney and Bjorn Haynes stated that this was the start of the season for the team.

The offence started well with a solid drive, finishing with a 10 yard TD pass from QB Tom Mitchenall to Centre Alex Williams. Unfortunately the Exiles scored on a 60 yard TD pass on their first play of the game with the defence struggling to settle. Both teams then exchanged 4 and outs.

The Pumas then took the lead on a defensive touchdown a 20 yard Interception return by CB Nathan Brookes. After another firm defensive stand completed by LB Chris ‘Terminator’ Phillips sacking the Exiles QB on 4th down, the Pumas increased their lead with a 15 yard TD pass from QB Tom Sobey to RB/WR Antonio Taylor, his 4th TD reception of the season.

The defence then made a play which put the offence in great position, an interception by Safety Charlie ‘Chopper’ Harris which he returned to the Exiles 5 yard line. Unfortunately the Pumas offence could not capitalise, good pressure by the Exiles resulted in a 4 and out, with Pumas Centre Alex Williams missing his second Touchdown by inches on 4th down. The Exiles then drove down the field and added a touchdown right on half time with a 5 yard run by their full-back making the score 22 – 13 at the half.

The second half was a defensive struggle and the Exiles scored first with 7 minutes to go on a 40 yard touchdown run. The Pumas offence then went 4 and out giving the Exiles a chance to take the lead for the first time. However the Pumas defence stood firm with LB’s Jake Drozdiak & Sandro Notariani making crucial tackles.

The offence then looked to wrap up the game and did so with a 20 yard TD pass from QB Sobey to WR/RB Antonio Taylor.

Taylor scores again

Another great defensive stand with LB’s ‘Terminator’ and ‘Little’ Jonny stopping the run meant that the offence could run down the clock & the Pumas youth team could celebrate their first ever victory.

After the game Coaches James and Bjorn & Team Manager Mark Lawrence congratulated the team on their victory but reminded the team there was a lot of work and improvement to be done.

The Maidstone Pumas Youth are actively looking for new recruits with the goal of having 30 players by the end of 2008 so our goal of playing BAFL kitted football can be realised.

Pumas MVP’s
OFFENCE: WR/RB Antonio Taylor DEFENCE: CB Nathan Brooker

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