Two Titans Collided Brandywine Played Host to the Lancaster :

Both teams entered Saturdays match knowing that one would leave with a lone blemish on its record. Two titans collided Saturday as Brandywine played host to the Lancaster Roses. Both teams entered Saturdays match knowing that one would leave with a lone blemish on its record.

The match opened as a defensive battle; neither team willing to give an inch as the war of attrition raged on. The scoring famine would cease for Brandywine when Dan Karabin converted penalty points giving BRFC a slim 3-0 lead. Dan would add another kick giving the Brandywine ruggers a 6-0 cushion. Looking for a spark of life, Lancaster attempted a long penalty kick. Even with the wind to guide the ball, it was short, in what would seem a prelude to a long day for the Roses.

With a 6-0 lead at half, Brandywine took heed of Coach George Betzler's words from Thursday training. Good enough was not going to finish the Roses, only the best of Brandywine would send the Lancaster team home with their only loss of the season. With a determined vigor, Brandywine took a line out inside the twenty-two meter line and broke down the Roses picket fence. With a colossal drive, the Brandywine pack pushed Lancaster back on their heels, allowing Owen Gardner to score the first try of the game, opening the lead to 11-0 in favor of the home team.

Dave Wilson would add another try to his resume and Dan Karabin would convert on his third penalty kick of the day giving Brandywine a 19-0 victory.

With the victory, Brandywine finished the season 6-0 for their second undefeated fall season in as many years.
Owen Gardner has led Brandywine to two undefeated fall seasons in his tenure as captain. His leadership coupled with unselfish players and excellent coaching has taken Brandywine to the elite of Division II rugby. Veteran players Dair DiDiRemijo, Chris Vely, John Grace, Wayne DiMarco, and Keith Cassidy have played major roles in encouraging the younger men, while keeping themselves motivated to compete at a high level. Many players have stepped into the fold to replace injured players and have done an astounding job filling in the gaps. With a great core of young players and veteran leaders, Brandywine Rugby has a great spring season ahead. Thank you to all of the people and players who have made this season a success!

Brandywine Rugby would like to thank all of the fans and Old Boys that have come out to support the club over the fall season. You are the heartbeat of our club and your support is greatly appreciated.

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