Post 22 - The East Kent Mavericks and Kent Exiles renew their rivalry in an instant classic
Hello! And welcome to my corner. What a game this was. The Kent Exiles came into this game 4-0 and sitting atop the division with their eyes firmly fixed on home field advantage in the playoffs. The East Kent Mavericks came into the game at 3-0, just behind the Exiles in the division. To add to the intensity of the occasion, the Exiles were looking to take the Battle of Kent shield out of the Mavericks hands after losing the inaugural match at home. The Mavericks won the toss and chose to receive, looking to jump out to an early lead. However, the Exiles defence forced and recovered a fumble at the end of a long Mavericks run. On the ensuing possession, the Exiles ran the ball straight down the Mavericks throats, and it payed off with a quick touchdown to start the game. A failed 2-point conversion left the score at 6-0. The rest of the 1 st quarter set the tone for the game, an all-out defensive battle. Each teams’ offense struggled to move the ball consistently and ...