ALBANY, NY – On a windy afternoon, the Mystic First XV recorded its fifth straight loss after being blanked by an aggressive Albany side 0-45. The Second XV was able to salvage the day with another win, putting them at 4-2 with one match left in the season.
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Mystics Suffer Another Disappointing Loss
CANTON, MA – The Boston Irish Wolfhounds got back to their winning ways at the weekend with a 34-16 win over Mystic River. The game was played in perfect Fall conditions at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, MA. The Wolfhounds jumped out to a 17-6 halftime lead, with tries by prop Chris Wheeler (2), and fullback Ian Flanagan. Flanagan in particular caused problems for the Mystic defense, using the freedom of the full back position to launch a number of long runs. One of the tries was converted by Shane Moore for the Wolfhounds. Mystic countered with two penalties by center Geordie Miliotis to round out the first half scoring.
The second half was an entertaining spectacle, as both teams upped the intensity significantly. Another try from Flanagan stretched the Wolfhounds lead. Mystics gradually worked their way back into the game, with outhalf Glynn MacKenzie crashing over from short range. The Wolfhounds regrouped and closed out the scoring with a try from replacement center Treeve Currie to leave the final score at 34-16 to the Wolfhounds.
Mystic B’s Stay Undefeated
MANCHESTER, NH – The A side’s effort was not worth a headline when, after 2 weeks of solid defense, the Mystics failed to tackle and were soundly beaten by the Amoskeag backline. The Second XV again put on a display with solid efforts all around.
Worcester Proves Too Much For Mystics
WORCESTER, MA – Defense ruled the day on both sides of the ball as Worcester was able to score on two tactical high kicks in the first half. The second half was a defensive stalemate with the score 0-14 at the final whistle. The Second XV again put on a show and blanked Worcester 31-0.