THE NOSE

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Old Gaelic had a tough opening day at Wilmington on Saturday and dropped a 27-12 decision to the hosts, a Division II playoff team.

Wilmington exhibited better handling skills (particularly at the

breakdowns) and was very opportunistic, converting three loose balls into a 17-0 advantage.

With time dwindling in the first half, Curtis Brillhart alertly quick-tapped and plunged it home.  Dan Roth's conversion cut the deficit to 17-7 at the intermission.

The Griffins looked like they had a chance to get within three when Adam Blood surged toward the zone and appeared to exert downward pressure in goal.  Alas, the apparent try was disallowed ("held up" according to their ref).  Moments later, a knock-on that was obvious to all (except

you-know-who) wasn't called and Wilmington "scored" again.

This potential 14-point swing was too much to overcome.  The Orange and Green dotted down again before Roth adroitly fed Scott Lindsey, who found sacred soil as the match wound down to account for the final margin.

The Griffs will try to get in the win column this week when they host Frederick at Williams Grove.

T:  Brillhart, Lindsey

A:  Roth

C:  Roth

1-R Smith/Dimitrovich

2-Brennan

3-T Smith

4-Pomranning

5-Heiser/Hart

6-Diegel/Repka

7-Blood

8-Brillhart

9-Olivetti

10-Roth

11-Kolanda

12-Kroesen

13-Lindsey

14-Ogle

15-Burke/Stefanon

In a measure of atonement, the B side prevailed, 18-5.  Three rookies, Mitch, Mike and Brent, strutted their stuff in the win.  So did the ageless wonder, Tom Marascuillo, who scored on the game's final play (courtesy of Crazylegs and a splendiferous dish).

C.L. (aka Matt Hart) scored the first try to finish off fine runs by Matt Heiser and Justin Stefanon.  Then Chris Davis found a streaking Mitch, who sprinted in for the five-pointer.  Brian Ogle added a tactical penalty kick before the first half ended to put the visitors up by two scores.

T: Hart, Mitch, Marascuillo

A: Stefanon, Hart

P: Ogle

1-R Smith, Dimitrovich

2-Graham

3-Lentz

4-Heiser/Cooley

5-Tunis

6-Mike

7-Brent

8-Hart

9-Marascuillo

10-Ogle

11-Mitch

12-Stefanon

13-Davis

14-Hall

15-Repka

HOMECOMING BASH

Homecoming festivities are planned for the Roanoke game on April 18th.

All alums are encouraged to cheer the Black & Gold in the opening round of the MARFRU playoffs at Williams Grove. Chris "Porn Star" Hall will be hosting the party at his home not too far from the pitch.

HELP TUNIS

Jeff Cook is a candidate for judge of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas.  A town blitz (canvassing and street jog) will be held on this Sunday, March 22nd in East Berlin. Volunteers will assemble at the community center in East Berlin close to the town square.

Volunteers will hand out brochures. Campaign-logo T-shirts will be provided.

For more information, visit the website (www.jeffcook4judge.com)

If you can help, write: jcookatty@yahoo.com or jcook@adamscounty.us.

You can also call 334-8516 or 253-3388.

Thanks to all who are willing and able to help.