Kearsney dominates at Clifton 7s
The local team beat Hilton College in a nail-biting final game, 27 - 24.
PHOTO: Darren Polzi
KEARSNEY College had a great day at the Clifton 7s festival as they remained unbeaten throughout the day and claimed a win against Hilton College in the final.
In the pool section’s first fixture, Kearsney edged St Charles to 20-19. Deep into the second half, St Charles was leading 19 – 15 and close to scoring again to end Kearsney’s chances to qualify for the play-offs. Thanks to some resolute defense, Kearsney managed a penalty turnover. They scored a try from the penalty to narrowly edge ahead to win the game.
The remainder of Kearsney’s pool games were won against the Barbarians team (39 – 5) and Michaelhouse B (21 – 12).
In the semis, Kearsney played hosts Clifton and had to work hard for their 24 – 10 victory.
The final was against a determined and focused Hilton. Kearsney started poorly and was 5 – 0 down within 50 seconds. Both teams scored two tries in the first half and Hilton lead 12 – 10 going into the break.
The second half saw another five tries in this epic battle, as both teams played their hearts out. Hilton scored with less than a minute to go and took the lead 24 – 22.
Kearsney gathered the kick off and kept the ball to eventually go over for the winning try.
Scores:
Kearsney beat St Charles – 20 – 19
Kearsney beat Barbarians – 39 – 5
Kearsney beat Michaelhouse – B 20 – 5
Kearsney beat Clifton – 24 – 10
Kearsney beat Hilton – 27 – 24
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