On a day when the weather could not have been much more different to
last weekend, Kent Ravens secured a 36-24 victory over Norwich
Saxons in their first league game of the season. With it being a
very damp and slightly chilly day, the conditions were not ideally
suited to a free flowing game of rugby league.

The game was fairly even in the first quarter, and then the Ravens
started to get into their stride. They took the lead through a try
from Lee Amzeleg, and then extended their lead with a try from
Damien Izzard. The Ravens managed to score a third try in the first
half when Richard Hewes went over the try line. In the last 10
minutes of the first half, the Saxons had a mini revival and scored
a try a few minutes before the half time interval. This made the
half time score 16-6 to the Ravens.

The half time interval seemed to help the Ravens more than the
Saxons because an early score from Ewen Drummond calmed the Ravens'
players down and made sure that any hopes of a comeback by the
Saxons were dramatically cut short. However Norwich Saxons never
gave up and kept causing the Ravens defence problems, however the
Ravens always looked comfortable and in control in what was a very
assured performance. There were further scores in the second half
from the Ravens by Monish Shome, Stuart Leppard, and Damien Izzard.
Aiden Oakley kicked three goals, and Richard Hewes kicked one goal
to make the final score 36-24 to Kent Ravens.

Before the first team took to the field for their game, the Junior
Ravens U13s played their match against Farnborough Falcons on the
pitch at Princes Park Stadium. This was a fantastic opportunity for
the youngsters to get their first taste of playing at Princes Park.
Unfortunately the Ravens U13s lost the game 40-26 but it was a very
good performance and a very entertaining match to watch, and the
players seemed to enjoy the opportunity of playing within the
stadium.

Kent Ravens next game is against Hainault Bulldogs next Saturday at
2.30pm at Princes Park Stadium. This promises to be an explosive
match so why not come along and watch the action?!

For more information regarding the Kent Ravens or if you wish to
join the Ravens please contact the club on:

Club Tel: 07707 852 952
Club Email: alan@...
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Or visit our website at www.kentravens.co.uk