Wolves shut out Wildcats

Posted in: Edinburgh Wolves, BAFL 2    By Edinburgh Wolves May 20, 2009 - 9:20:10 AM

Highland Wildcats 0-39 Edinburgh Wolves
 
Edinburgh Wolves, the capital's American football side, notched up an impressive victory at Meadowbank stadium on Sunday, with a 39-0 win over newcomers Highland Wildcats.

After falling to Manchester Titans in their season opener, the Wolves were keen to mark their first home game of 2009 with a win. Running back Paul Elder opened the scoring in the second quarter when he powered through the middle with a four-yard run. It was followed soon after by a two-point safety when the Wolves defense swarmed the Wildcats backfield and brought the ball-carrier down in his own endzone. Edinburgh receiver Stu Galloway gave the home crowd plenty to shout about with an 85 yard kick off return for another score, the first of three trips he made to the endzone. Quarterback Allan Price helped him add another six points with a 28-yard touchdown pass shortly after.

Edinburgh came out fighting early in the second half when Galloway was handed the ball on a reverse run play which saw him hit the endzone from 11 yards out. Price then rolled out right and found running back Richard Anderson with a 6-yard touchdown pass, and rookie Ryan Venters ran in for another score. Billy Mitchell added the extra point and the victory was sealed.

Wolves Coach Don Edmonston, who was given a surprise victory shower by a few cheeky Wolves with a  bucket of water, said the  Edinburgh side had put in a good performance."We had an almost full-strength squad today and it really showed on the field, it was something that caused problems for us in Manchester. It was a great day for our younger players, as we gave our rookies a lot of game time, which will help build experience. We have a very promising bunch of new recruits.” Edmonston was quick to praise the feisty Wildcats whose passing game caused problems for the Wolves in the first half. "They have a lot of heart," he said. "A lot of people underestimate them because they're a new team but that would be a mistake. They will surprise someone this year."

Wolves will be aiming to continue their good form against the Clyde Valley Blackhawks on May 24, and their next home game sees Hull Hornets visit Meadowbank on June 13. Meanwhile the future generation of gridiron heroes got off to a fantastic start when the Forth Valley Fusion won their first ever home game against Sheffield Tomahawks 20-14. Edmonston also wore the coach's cap for the Fusion game, which was played at Meadowbank earlier in the day.

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