Sacred Heart
Castleton
Rugby Earns First Win 45-10 At Castleton
9/11/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rugby
CASTLETON, VT. - The Sacred Heart women's rugby team improved to 1-1 as they defeated the Castleton Spartan's on the road 45-10 on Saturday.
The Spartans took the lead early with a try by Casey Comeau, but the Pioneers would quickly answer back with a try of their own, scored by Emily Mignoni. Sacred Heart would make the conversion kick and would take the lead 7-5.
Castleton would then take the lead back for the final time with try by Kayleigh Daniels fifteen minutes into the match. The Pioneers would regain and hold onto the lead with 24 consecutive points, with three tries by Charlotte Tallman, a pair of tries from Kaylee Hale and a try from Allie Rinaldi. Kaylee Hale successfuly kicked 4 of 6 conversions.
In the start of the second half, Sunny Ravert would score the Pioneers final try of the game, assisted by Charlotte Tallman. Kaylee Hale would make the conversion kick, putting Sacred Heart up 45-10 on the Spartans.
The match was called 20 minutes early due to safety concerns.
The Pioneers will continue their season when they face West Chester University on September 17 at 12 p.m.
First Half:
- Casey Comeau puts the Spartans on the board first with a try
- Emily Mignogni answers for the Pioneers, evening the score
- Kaylee Hale makes the conversion kick, extending the lead 7-5
- Kayleigh Daniels scores a try of the Spartans
- Charlotte Tallman scores three consectuive tries
- Kaylee Hale scores a pair of tries of her own, makes 4 of 6 conversions
- Allie Rinaldi scores a try
Second Half:
- Sunny Ravert secures the win with a try, assisted by Charlotte Tallman
- Kaylee Hale makes the conversion kick
