The Bury Saints
ended their incredible 2015 season with a 31-0 victory over the Rotterdam 010 Trojans in the second
annual Movember Bowl and an Awards Evening to recognize and their
best players.
With both teams missing established players the Saints
jumped out to a 6-0 lead when QB Fred
Boyle found RB Dishawn Harvey
with a 17 yard pass at the end of the 1st Quarter.
An interception by DB Ryan
Barry set up Bury’s second TD as RB Cory
Jenkings exploded for 56yds to score on his first ever carry for the Green
and Gold. The extra points attempt failed but the Saints had a 12-0.
Rotterdam responded by moving the ball 78yds to the Saints
1yd line in just seven plays. But consecutive tackles by DT Spencer Renfro forced the Trojans back
to the 5yd line. An incomplete pass was followed by a crucial tackle on the 4th
Down by DB Michael Galindo to keep
Rotterdam out of the end zone.
On the next play QB Boyle went deep to RB Harvey again for a
team record 81yd score. Once again the extra point attempt failed to keep the
score at 18-0. The half ended with DB Donterio
McIntosh intercepting another Trojans pass and returning it to the away
sides 2yd line as time expired.
The Saints extended their lead on the third play of the
second half as two runs by RB Jake
Swisher were followed by a 69yd scoring hook up between QB Boyle and WR Joe Hill. Chris Smith kicked the extra
point to give Bury a 25-0 lead.
Both sides put together some long drives but failed to score
until RB Jenkins broke for his second TD of the game to from 38yds out midway
through the 4th Quarter. The extra point was missed but the Saints defence was
able to hold off the Trojans to secure the 31-0 win.
QB Fred Boyle led the team with 219 passing yards and three
TD passes. RB Harvey went for 98yds and two TD’s from his 3 receptions. RB Cory
Jenkins, playing in his first ever game with the Saints, broke for 94yds and
two TD’s from his three carries. LB’s Zach
Hill and Rob Patterson made six
tackles each while DB Ryan Barry
made three tackles, broke up two passes and made a crucial interception.
Saints Head Coach, Chris
Wallis, said “Both Teams were missing players today and we know how tough it is to
travel that kind of distance and play a game on the same day. But all players
got plenty of playing time and we were able to get our new players into action
for the first time.It was nice to finish the season with a win and stay
unbeaten in 2015 but it was just as nice to meet up with our brothers from
Rotterdam. They are a fantastic organisation and a great bunch of lads.”
Next up for the Saints was an Awards evening and the
opportunity to celebrate their fantastic year.
Veteran ‘Shover’ Will
Cullum opened the evening by winning the Lineman of the Year Award. He was followed by Safety Troy Cockerill who scooped the Special Teams and Defensive Rookie of the
Year trophies.
All-purpose star,
Kevin Greer, won Rookie of the Year
and QB Fred Boyle was voted as the
best player on Offence. The Most Improved Player of the Year,
selected by the Coaches, went to RB Chris
May.
Wallis explained, “It’s always difficult to pick out
individuals when you’ve had a year like we’ve had. So many people have
contributed to this season. But it was great to see these guys chosen by their
team mates.It amazes me that Chris May hadn’t played football until he joined
the Saints last season. He worked so hard during the off season and became a
crucial part of our running attack.”
The final awards went to team captain, LB Jesse Carlos, who was voted Defensive Player of the Year and
selected by the Coaches as their Most
Valuable Player for the season. Carlos, who will be returning home with his
family in January, was one of the original Saints when the team first started.
Wallis Continued, “To be honest, it was pretty sad. Jesse
has been with us right from the very first practices before we even had helmets
and pads. He is a true leader and fantastic player. He will be greatly missed.
But he will always be a big part of this team and we wish him and his wonderful
family all the very best in their next adventure.”
The Saints are taking a well-earned rest until the beginning
of January when preparations for the 2016 season will begin at full speed.
Anybody looking for further information should contact the
team via their Facebook page or web site at www.burysaints.com
