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May 15, 2008 07:36 PM
By: Mike Hayakawa
Bad bounces for Ironheads
Home cooking didn’t do the Markham Ironheads any favours last weekend when they played host to two Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior B contests.
They started with a 9-4 loss to the Barrie Tornado Friday at Mt. Joy Arena.
Mike Mackley, Mike Triolo, Dan English and Mike Vertolli supplied the goals for Markham, which trailed 3-1 after one period and 6-2 through two.
The Sunday verdict was a 10-3 loss to Nepean.
Mackley scored twice for the Ironheads, who trailed 5-2 after one period and 7-3 through two. Vertolli had the other marker.
Now 2-5-0 on the season and fourth place in the Mid East Division of the Eastern Conference, Markham plays at Halton Hills today at 8 p.m.
Rugby men open season with win, but seconds lose close one
The Markham Rugby Football Club men’s firsts got their season off on a positive note Saturday with a 25-15 win over the Toronto Saracens at Fletcher’s Field in northern Markham.
Colin Campbell Jr., Dale Fitzgerald, Matt Devries and Dave McCartney had tries. Alex Koppel booted a penalty kick and convert.
The Markham seconds lost 17-14 to the Saracens seconds. Mike McCalmont and James Doorenspleet had tries. Doorenspleet also booted two converts.
The Markham women also made their debut and battled Brock to a 5-5 tie.
Rose LeBreche had the try.
The Markham men resume league play May 24 vs. Lindsey at Austin Park in Markham, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Mann in spotlight at British rugby tourney
Lawson Mann earned his first three international caps while playing for the Canadian under-17 boys’ rugby team at the Millfield tournament in England.
The Markham District High School student played an integral role for Canada as it went undefeated in three games against Romania 48-0, France 38-15 and Portugal 25-12.
Mann earned starting assignments in two games including one at wing against France, a powerhouse that had come off a win over England, and at fullback against Portugal.
For Canada, going undefeated marked their most successful appearance at the tournament.