SENECA WINS OCAA BRONZE MEDAL MATCH IN MEN'S RUGBY

MARKHAM, Ont. - The disappointment from an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) semifinal loss didn't last long for the Seneca Sting as they scored early and often to defeat the Algonquin Thunder 39-10. With the win, the Sting won the OCAA men's rugby bronze medal on Saturday afternoon at Markham Campus Field.

Seneca came out on the offensive early as the Sting received the opening kick and stormed down the field. Seneca's Morgan Walls (Brantford) capped off the impressive start with a try less than a minute into the match. Jesse Lofthouse (Stouffville) converted the kick for an early 7-0 lead.

With the Thunder trying to regain their composure from the quick start, Seneca struck moments later. OCAA all-star Chad Bain (Belleville) took a pass and charged towards the scoring area, eventually driving across the line. The convert failed as Seneca held an early 12-0 lead.

Algonquin regrouped and began to impose their will, pushing the Sting backwards. A pair of tries by Brian Hue (Ottawa) and Eric Wilson brought the Thunder within two, but two failed converts would leave the Thunder trailing by two, 12-10. It was the closest Algonquin would get.

Seneca, with a chance to end their season on a winning note, took control of the match for the final 60 minutes on both sides of the ball.

Bain added two more tries in the match along with another from Walls. Michael Perkins (Newmarket) and Mike Feurstein (Toronto) each added a try along with a convert from Boris Zivkovic (Toronto) to complete the scoring for the home team. The Sting successfully closed out their season in the final match to be held at Markham Campus Field.

Seneca's Walls and Alongquin's Hue were named Man of the Match for their respective teams. With the win, Seneca adds to its OCAA record 13 medals in men's rugby.

Source: Seneca College with files from OCAA Communications

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