Mixed fortunes at Ivybridge

On Sunday 24th February Okehampton Under 8s traveled to Ivybridge and played three games - two against the hosts and one against their fellow visitors, Topsham. Both games against Ivybridge were won by Okehampton. the first match was won 6-1 with 3 tries from Gregory Daniel and one each from Leon Horn, Joseph Stratton and Corey Holiday. In the second game Okehampton won 3-0 with tries scored from Leon Horn, Corey Holiday and Matthew Haygarth. The game against Tophsm was hard fought but in the end Okehampton lost 5-8 to Topsham, with Okehampton's Leon Horn and Joseph Stratton scoring two each, and Gregory Daniel scoring one try. The overall performance on the day was impressive team play with excellent passing and support. This team will go a long way in the future! Some photos by Anne Haygarth here. Phil Haygarth.

Tested yet still unbeaten

On Sunday 10th February Okehampton Under 8s played two matches away at Launceston. A bright and sunny spring morning was the backdrop for a scare for the team who faced a tight and initially well organized opposition. After a strong start from Launceston, Okehampton clawed back the first game to draw 3-3, with Okehampton scorers Leon Horn, Oliver Arden and Edward McCarthy. In the second game Okehampton recovered to win 4-2, with three tries from Leon Horn and one from Matthew Haygarth. The picture shows main scrorer Leon enjoying a post match chip with his coach/Dad/referee Greame! More pictures are here. The next match is next Sunday away at Sidmouth. Phil

Away victory for Okehampton against Exeter Sauracens

Last Sunday 27th January Okehampton under 8s traveled away to Exeter Saracens and played 4 quarters to win by 11 to 4. The try scorers were Leon Horn (6), Oliver Arden (1), Gregory Daniels (2) and Edward McCarthy(1). Okehampton showed fabulous team spirit and with well supported play. Photos from the day can be viewed here. Phil.