2007 Match Photos

PICTURES

Bedford Indoor 15s Tournament

Bedford Indoor 15s Tournament: Scrum between Power Pigs and Kearsage

Amoskeag

Amoskeag, NH vs. Portland: Ball's Out of the Scrum

Amoskeag, NH vs. Portland: Can't Stop Us!

Amoskeag, NH vs. Portland: TRY!

Amoskeag, NH vs. Portland: Support Troops

Seacoast

Saturday, April 7 versus Seacoast, NH. Coach Frenzilli said, “An excellent match. Both teams played hard. A few mistakes by Portland made way for Seacoast scores, along with some untimely Power Pig penalties. Final score was 19-17 Seacoast. A credit to Portland was having the team play as well as it did, despite having first and second side players mixed together throughout the match. Kevin McLellan, Ayaovi Alognon and Tim Clarke scored tries for the Pigs, while Derrick Floridino added a conversion.“

Portland vs. Seacoast: Kick It!

Portland vs. Seacoast: Is it a bird? a plane? No, it's Rugby Ball!

Portland vs. Seacoast: Lineout... Ours!

Portland vs. Seacoast: Lineout, Portland won it.

Portland vs. Seacoast: Scrum, Push!

Kearsage

Saturday, April 21 versus Kearsage, NH. First Side: Kearsage 31-Portland 15. Coach Frenzilli said, “Saturdays games were well played in spurts, but the Pigs first side could not keep consistent play for any extended time. Turnovers at key times were also costly. Kearsage had great speed in the backs and took advantage of Portland turnovers. A nice 8 man pick up by Tim Clarke, who off loaded to wing Barry Teng who hit flanker Luke Parker on the inside for the try, along with nice try runs by John Clarke and brother Tim accounted for Portlands 15 points.
In a very spirited second side match, Portland and Kearsage played to a 5-5 draw. Kearsage scored just before the first half. Portland worked hard throughout the second half and were rewarded when the pack bound and drove over 8 man Nick Robinson for the equalizer.“

Portland vs. Kearsage: An Immovable Object

Portland vs. Kearsage: "Can't catch me!"

Portland vs. Kearsage: Otis is on his way!

Portland vs. Kearsage: "Aw, Come on fellows!"

Portland vs. Kearsage: Coach, Looking Pensive

Arlington Catholic High School

Sunday, April 29, 2007, Portland vs. Arlington Catholic High School. The Power Pigs started strong, but gave up 15 early points by committing penalties close to their line, leading to tap forward tries and a penalty kick to Arlington Catholic. Portland gave up only one more try in the first half, before fullback Derrick Floridino placed a great cross field kick in the corner, that wing Barry Teng took on a friendly bounce and touched down for the Pigs only try. Floridino then converted making the halftime and final score 22-7.

In the second side match, Portland finally got in the seasonal win column with a 12-0 shutout of AC. Number 8 Nick Robinson and center Tom Stenberg scored tries, while fullback Tomas Callan converted Robinson’s try.

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Scrum, Touch...

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Scrum, Ball's Out!

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Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Ruck Over

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Side 2, Line Out

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Side 2, Gimme that Ball!

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Side 2, Run!

Portland vs. Arlington Catholic: Side 2, TRY!

St. John’s Preparatory High School

Sunday, May 6, against St. John’s Preparatory High School

It was the forwards’ powerful assault from the outset that set the stage for the Pigs convincing 43-0 victory. The rucking was clean, the tackling chrisp and the backs handled possession very well throughout the match. Number 8 Spencer Seiferth and Prop Kevin Boucher scored two tries each, while Second Rowers Tim Clarke and John Wescott, along with Flanker Luke Parker accounted for single scores. Center Tom Stenberg kicked four conversions.
In the second match both teams came close but it was not until the last play of the game that Portland’s John Wescott stole a line-out, and the Pigs kept possession long enough to cause a Prep penalty. Scrumhalf Barry Teng tapped and ran, the ball was rucked through two phases with Wescott picking up and touching down between the posts for the games only score. Hooker Matt Grassi, playing Fullback, split the uprights with the conversion and a 7-0 final.

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: Ball's Out!

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: "Break on through to the Other Side..." (apologies to the Doors)

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: Faked You Out!

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: Reach for the Sky, Pardner!

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: Go for the Try Zone

Portland vs. St. John's Prep: Yeah? Well how many people can YOU carry!??

Portland vs. St. John's Prep (2nd Side): Stretch for the Ball

Portland vs. St. John's Prep (2nd Side): Push!

Portland vs. St. John's Prep (2nd Side): Who Greased the Ball?!

Saturday, May 12, NERFU Tournament, Pembroke, NH.

On a beautiful May day,the Pigs put two sides in the NERFU Tourney and each posted a record of 1-1. In D-II C Portland beat Arlington Catholic 7-5 thanks to a driving try by Prop Taylor Clark and a tough angled conversion by Flanker Andy Reichl. In the second match the Pigs were shut out by Cromwell RFC 14-0. In D-II B action Second Row Tim Clarke touched down between the posts and Center Tom Stenberg converted to bring Portland another 7-5 victory, this time over Seacoast NH. In their semi-final, the boys fell behind early to Cheshire CT, but managed to avoid a shutout when Prop Kevin Boucher scored on a tap penalty and Stenberg again converted. Final: Cheshire 26 Portland 7.
Both sides should be congratulated for their hard play throughout the day.Thanks to all the parents and friends who brought food and drinks for the team and coaches, and for their incredible support.