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Having had their first taste of a win, the Centurions were determined to show the league what they were made of. The team really came together against Hull last week, with a strong offense complimenting the typically strong defence, and this Sunday they did not disappoint. The long coach journey was worth it when they achieved a shutout, with an amazing final score of Centurions 34 – 0 Muddogs.
Centurions started the first quarter, and the game, with a kick off, giving the ball to the Muddogs' offense for their first set of downs. Muddogs went three and out, leaving way for the Centurions' offense to get their first chance to show Bangor what they’d been practising. The Centurions managed a pass for five yards on their first play, with Fullback Walter, 21, receiving a pitch from quarterback Blades, 88. A few good runs from number 14, Rucinski, set the Centurions up for their first touchdown, allowing Walter to run it in for the final two yards. With a missed conversion, the score this early in the game was Centurions 6 – 0 Muddogs.
The superb start to the game only got better when a strong run from Tom Marks, 87, secured the second touchdown of the first quarter. A beautiful conversion obtained and extra two points, leaving the first quarter score at Centurions 14 – 0 Muddogs.
The point scoring for the first half ended after an astonishing 70 yard throw from Blades, 88, was caught by Rucinski, 14, leading to a remarkable third touchdown of the first half. Scooping up an extra two points for a run-in conversion, the half-time whistle blew the score Centurions 22 – 0 Muddogs. We can’t forget the strong defensive performance taking place in this first half: Button’s (80) team were not allowing the Muddogs to make much yardage, meaning that they were lending a helping hand to the strong Centurion offense.
The half-time talk was one of team-building. Although they were ahead by so much, the coaches and the team were not willing to give anything less than they had in the first half. None of the players lost their focus and they all well and truly kept their heads in the game.
The second half started much in the same vein as the first when a beautiful open run from Rucinski, 14, led the Centurions to scoring their fourth touchdown of the game, allowing Rucinski to retire from the game on a high. His ability could only be outweighed by his modesty as when I spoke to him he said he didn’t do anything, it was fully a team effort.
Marks, 87, ended the game with a clean run up the middle of the Muddogs defence, allowing an outstanding 20 yard run and the final touchdown of the game. The score finished Centurions 34 – 0 Muddogs. However, the Centurions restrained from celebrating too early, keeping up decorum and respecting the up-and-coming players from the Bangor Muddogs.
Next Sunday the Centurions take on Northumbria Mustangs - let’s hope this winning streak continues.
MVP’s this week go to Rucinski, 14, on offense for strong runs and a continually strong performance, Booth, 43, on Defence for his outstanding interception and coverage, and Wickham, 97, on Special Teams for his fantastic punts. Overall MVP goes to Marks, 87, for a brilliant overall performance this week.
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