By WILL RICHARDSON
Staff Writer
 

Due to the dirty play of PSC last year, Bates intensity was incredibly high for the game.

The game was never in doubt as the Bobcats drove down the field and scored a try in the opening minutes. Lyle Estell headed up the scoring with three tries, and Brian Blongastainer had two to his credit. Plymouth State was not allowed into the flow of the game because of the relentless Bates pressure. The team played exceptional defense, only allowing two kicks for points. All together the team played their best game of the season.

For the seniors, Kolb, Evans, Blongastainer, Doug Beers, P.J. Rigazio, Rico Herring, and Damion Frye, this game marked the end of their fall rugby careers at Bates. They certainly finished on a high note. Their contributions to the team over the past years were immeasurable and they will surely be missed.

The Men's rugby team completed the year with a 4-1 record. Players only became better as the season progressed, as they outscored their opponents 139 to 14 in the final three games. The rugby tradition just seems to be getting stronger at Bates, and the team will return many quality players for next year's squad. This year's well-done job is deserving of congratulations.