U18 Rugby: Carrick Academy 22-33 Earlston High
Despite playing their third match in five days, Earlston High School emerged winners of the Brewin Dolphin under-18 Plate final after producing a polished performance of running rugby to defeat Carrick Academy at Murrayfield last night.
Outstanding for Earlston was centre Connor Spence, whose powerful running caused problems in the Carrick defence. Spence was helped too by the good distribution from stand-off Ben Chalmers. For Carrick, No 8 Blair Jardine gave inspiring leadership that helped his side hit back with two late tries.
Tries by Spence, prop Calum Crookshake and No 8 Michael Rogerson gave Earlston a 21-12 interval lead, Carrick having had touchdowns from prop Robbie McCreath, and Connor Wyllie.
A second try for Spence and then a touchdown from Chalmers put Earlston ahead 33-12 but Carrick hit back with tries by full-back Lewis Clark and scrum-half Grant Ward to emphasise their competitive spirit.
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