SENECA 19, SHERIDAN 11

For most freshman in their first college start, the speed of the match is too quick.  For Seneca Sting rookie Yolunde Kolusade, the speed of the match wasn't quick enough.

Kolusade started her college career in blazing fashion to the tune of 3 tries.  Each try was more impressive than the previous as she helped lead the Seneca Sting to a 19-11 victory over the Sheridan Bruins.

Yolunde's first try lifted the home team to an early 5-0 lead.  Following a missed convert, Shannon Paterson got the Bruins on the board with a penalty kick.  For Paterson, she will go down in the history books having scored the Sheridan Bruins first ever varsity points in Women's Rugby.

In the back and forth battle, Kolusade answered again for the Sting as she showcased her breakaway speed for her second try of the match.  Second year Shellee Meigs kicked the convert for a nine point lead.

Before the half was over, Paterson struck again for the Bruins with her second penalty kick of the match to close the gap to 12-6 heading into halftime.

The home team saw their lead cut to one following a try by Sarah Llew-Williams, but after a missed convert, the Bruins were unable to get past the Seneca defense again.

Kolusade completed her first match with another highlight-reel try as she bolted past the Bruins defenders before gently placing the ball on the ground and celebrating with her teammates.  Meigs once again hit the convert to complete the scoring.

For Seneca's third year head coach Ken Forsyth, he was happy with his team's first performance of the season.

"The backs moved the ball relatively well.  The forwards, we had a lot of rookies in their so we put them in the game.  With a little bit of practice, they will get a lot better with time.  A real gutsy effort.  They played real strong defensive rugby.  A good team effort all around."

The Seneca Sting hit the field on September 23 against the Conestoga Condors while the Sheridan Bruins look to get their first win on the young season September 18 as they travel to play the Humber Hawks.

Source: Seneca College