The Old Red Eyes added to their already stellar season with a 30–13 victory over the Savannah Shamrocks on Saturday, April 12. Brevard advances to the USA Rugby South semifinals in Greenville, South Carolina during the weekend of April 26 and 27.
Brevard opened the scoring early in the match with a kick fullback by Chandler Wilson. Flyhalf Mike Nevin followed shortly after with a try, converted by Chandler, to put Brevard up 10–0. After a Savannah penalty put Chandler in position for another great kick, Savannah answered with an unconverted try to close the half at 13–5.
The Shamrocks seemed to find their game at the beginning of the second half, scoring an unconverted try and a kick to tie the match at 13–13. But their momentum was ended when the Red Eyes hammered back with a converted try by flanker Bill Walker and two tries by eight-man Virgil Russell to close the match at 30–13. Virgil won Man of the Match honors, with a nod going to John Porter as well.
This win marks the farthest Brevard has ever advanced in the championships. Such a momentous occasion, coupled with the outstanding win, demanded an equally outstanding victory party. Tyrone and Peggy Mulreany delivered, and then some, with their great hospitality and fireworks! Our gratitude also goes to our hog, venison, chicken cooks; Tex, Rick, Todd, Turtle and his wife Donna who worked so many long hours in front of the grille and smoker yesterday. But especially to everyone who pitched in to make that party one of the best in recent memory — there had to be well over 100 people. A great time after a great day.
Brevard travels to Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, April 26 to compete in the USA Rugby South semifinal match, followed by the Championship match the next day.
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