© Sports the other presse Flash Gordon e dcsportseditor@yahoo.ca December 3, 2003 Pearcy’s Rugby Write-Up y | Women’s Rug Dave Pearcy OP Contributor Sat, Nov. 22 Premier: This clash between the two undefeated premier league teams came at a difficult time for the Douglas girls, since they took the field with several key players missing due to injury. Although they hung in for two-thirds of the match, SFU pulled away in the second half for a well-deserved vic- tory and sole possession of top-spot. Douglas began the match with Kelly Kitamura in her first game at the fly-half position and with forward Laura Kinnear- Harmse at outside centre. Right from the start, the Douglas backs were pressured and could not make any forward progress. SFU won possession in the Douglas end and scored a converted try to take the lead. Midway through the half, SFU scrumhalf Tara Kay deeked out three defenders on a 40 metre run to give SFU a 12-0 advan- tage. A counterattack from deep in Douglas territory saw Tanya Leigh and Amber Cummings on a two-on-one break, but the decision to try and beat the lone defender instead of passing off, likely cost Douglas a much needed score. The Douglas girls came out hard to start the second half, and scored on a set play after winning a scrum near the SFU try- line. Winger Agnes Stefek (called up from 2nd div.) fought through a tackle to score her first-ever Premier Division try (5-12). The game was hard fought for the next while, but then Douglas suffered another huge blow when Amber Cummings had to be helped off with a knee injury. With no back spares left, the home team sent anoth- er forward out to the wing and the momentum of the game shifted in SFU’s favor. Continuous SFU pressure gained possession for their backs and they scored two tries, a conversion, and a penalty goal to run out clear victors. The prospects don’t get any better for Douglas, as they must travel to North Vancouver next to take on a tough Capilano team. Sun, Nov. 23 2nd Division: Douglas faced off against always tough Abbotsford, who were seeking revenge for a loss earlier in the season. The rain made for slippery ball-handling as numerous passes were dropped and opportunities lost during the entire course of the match. Douglas drove down to the Abby tryline off the opening kick-off, but the team’s inability to control the scrums and rucks early on cost them more than one good scoring chance. Most of the first half saw Douglas in Abby territory, thanks to the out- standing kicking of fly-half Candace Barry, but the game was scoreless at the interval. Douglas took advantage of a fumbled kick-off to gain advan- tage in the Abbotsford end as the game continued. Finally, some good ball-handling sent Barry in to score out wide. The convert was wide (5-0). This seemed to give a wake-up call to the opposition as they suddenly came on with passion. The Abby out- side centre broke through three attempted tackles on a 50 metre run before being held up by fullback Vickie Dhillon. The Abby support arrived and drove the ball over the remaining few metres to count a try. The convert put Douglas two points behind. Abbotsford kept the locals in their own end for most of the remaining time, with Barry’s kicking again reliev- ing pressure on several occasions. The loss sees Douglas tied for second with Abbotsford, although the locals have the advantage in points scored should the teams remain tied at the end of the season. Douglas now rests until the season resumes in the New Year. Education discounts for holiday shoppers. Put Apple on your gift-giving—or receiving —list this holiday season. And get the break you need using Apple's ongoing, exclusive faculty and student discount. With iPod an entire digital music collection can hit the road. All-new iSight makes live video chats with friends, family, and colleagues a crystal-clear reality. And leading a digital lifestyle is easier than ever with a Mac portable or desktop computer. Compatible with Windows and loaded with everything you need. Visit the online store for Higher Education Individuals for a winter break on holiday gifts from Apple. “Terms and conditions apply. Not available in Quebec. See www.appie.ca/winterbreak for details. TM and © 2003 Apple Computer, inc, All rights rserved, 1300421 A-CE www.apple.ca/winterbreak See Page 20 e http://www.otherpress.ca