The Budd Bay Buffaloes improved their record to 3-0 this weekend with an hard-earned win over the Vancouver Sharks, 24-17.
In the opening minutes, the Sharks struck first, kicking off what would be a fast paced and hard hitting game. The Buffaloes immediately returned the favor, with Mike Radasa darting across the line for 5, evening the score with 13 minutes gone in the first half. After a grueling 23 minutes of scrums and back and forth rucking, winger Joel Swenson sets up the Buffaloes second try with a 30m run and a pass to Kirk Rose for the points. Ryan Cole converted to bring the score 12-5. Without a second to lose in the first half, Tristan Felchlin quick taps off a penalty to lead the Buffaloes into half, 19-5.
The second half opened with multiphase play on both sides and well-placed kicks keeping the ball out of the red zone. At the 52nd minute, the Sharks added another 7, to bring the match withing reach for them. 15 minutes later, 8-man Taylor Briscoe broke through the line and raced 60m for the final Buffalo try.The Buffaloes face Corvallis RFC next Saturday at home, 1 p.m., Rainier Vista Park in Lacey, WA. The Bandits will face the women from Eugene, OR for a friendly match after the men's game. Come on out and cheer 'em on!
