September 12, 2009
Saturday was a beautiful day for rugby. The Saint Paul Pigs opened their season against our friends from the south, Faribault. The Pigs team was looking a little younger than in years past, and dare I say, perhaps a little fitter. This was the first league match under new head coach Jason “Ponch” Rombalski. Good things are expected for this young team.
The scoring opened early with a nice pass by Zeth to old man Dietrich. The backs were here to play today with Scott Colby taking a long run to take our second try. The pack not wanting to be out done gave it to new Pig Nate “42” Bober. 2008 back of the year Zeth took in a try himself this time and in a nice gift Colby passed the ball to Hightower to close the first half. With a score of 32-0 at halftime the Pigs were controlling the game, but still not running on all cylinders. Coach Ponch has a few choice words for the team, hoping to spark some intensity.
Jimbo had taken a pretty good hit to the face in the first half that opened up a nice cut. He was replaced by military man Oz. Oz didn’t let this opportunity go to waste and scored a nice try to open the second half. Zeth showing his new slim physique, took in his second try of the day. The final try had Rubber showing he still has some moves, taking one in to give the Pigs a final score of 52 – 0. A good day for the entire squad.
Tries:
Dietrich (1), Colby (1), Bober (1), Spreadbury (2), Backman (1), Ozman (1), Lang (1)
Conversions:
Colby (4)