Wolverines aim to hold off invasion

Posted in: Lancashire Wolverines, BAFL 2    By Si Purcell May 27, 2008 - 1:20:27 PM

Following victories over Bolton Bulldogs and Manchester Titans in their recent double-header at Blackburn RUFC, the Lancashire Wolverines youth and senior teams face their next challenge this Sunday 1^st June with visits from Yorkshire side, Sheffield Tomahawks and Scottish side, Edinburgh Wolves in what promises to be yet another great day of American Football action.

The Wolverines youth side, the ‘Colts’ will kick-off first at 11.30am against a potent Sheffield side that has racked up an impressive 72 points in their previous two games. The Tomahawks face a Wolverines defense yet to concede any points this season, however, and the ‘men in black’ will be determined to maintain that record – this game should be a classic encounter!
 

The second game of the day will see Edinburgh travel to Blackburn with a won 2, lost 1 record. Edinburgh’s loss came in their opening match and since then they have gone on to beat tough opponents Merseyside Nighthawks and Chester Romans. Edinburgh seem to have turned a corner in their season and will travel to Ramsgreave Drive with confidence high. The Wolverines enter this game following their victory over local rivals Manchester Titans. That game saw the Wolverines build an impressive lead before mistakes allowed the Titans to almost snatch victory. Similar mistakes this week could prove costly as this fixture last year saw a close game, which the Wolverines eventually won 33-28.

The ‘Invasion’ kicks off at 11.30am at Blackburn RUFC. Food and drink will be available throughout the day and entrance is free.

For directions and more information on American Football in Lancashire, including how to get involved, please visit www.wolverineden.com or email head coach, Paul Horsburgh at headcoach@wolverineden.com. The Lancashire Wolverines are 1 of 8 teams in the Lancashire Academy of American Football, which is able to offer the sport to boys and girls from the age of 7 upwards.

 

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