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Final Warm-up for league matches goes well.
Taft boys came out strong in this match, against a much improved Payton/Lane side. Their passing and attacking lines looked much crisper, while maintaining their defensive intensity. A couple of smart attacks by E. Pagan and M. Gomez put early points on the board after great team attacks put us deep in Payton territory. A couple of mistakes, including a poor exit kick led to an easy score from Payton but the boys never let it affect their attacks. Strong running by Fadi and Moussa from the back of rucks along with quick stabs from Gomez and Oleska kept breaking down the defense in the first half. Second half attack was led by A. Walters who scored on two decisive runs through the defense. In all tremendous teamwork, strong tackling and running led to a great showing by Taft which will have a tough go this Thursday against Chesterton.