Carrickfergus Knights 14-30 Belfast Bulls

Carrickfergus headed to the Belfast Bulls, on Sunday May 4th, in an IAFL North Divisional match up, reeling from a heavy defeat at the hands of the Belfast Trojans.

The stagnant offence that had showed up the previous week against the Trojans, moved the ball well against the Bulls. #14 quarterback Adam Devenney had at least 12 completions for over 150 yards and #34 running back Callum Morrow burned 89 yards off 18 carries and had a touchdown.

The Bulls opened the scoring on a 5 play, 83 yard drive late in the first quarter, making the score 6–0 with no extra points. Then, scoring on their next possession, after forcing the Knights to punt, a 10 play 68 yard drive with a 2 pointer, made it 14–0.

A 45 yard drive by the Knights fell short with a failed 4th and 8 pass attempt and the Bulls got the ball back just before the half end. A holding penalty on the Bulls pinned them back on their own goal line. On the next play Knights linebacker, #90 Spencer McDowell, picked off a hurried pass and ran in it for a score. #8 Stephen Croft kicked the extra point to make it 14-7 to the Bulls at half time.

The Bulls charged out for the second half going over 60 yards for a touchdown and 2 point conversion, extending their lead to 22-6. The next three possessions ended in punts, then the Knights' defense forced a turnover on downs deep in their own territory. #14 Devenney hooked up with #86 McKillop for a 72 yard pass play taking the ball down to the 4. Rookie #34 Morrow then ran it in and kicker #8 Croft scored the point after. Knights 14-22 Bulls.

The Bulls following drive stalled and the Knights' offense had a chance as time expired but 2 late interceptions by Belfast's defense, one for a score, sealed a victory as chaos broke out on the pitch. Final score 30–14. M.V.P.s were awarded to both offensive and defensive captains, #14 Adam Devenney and #90 Spencer McDowell. The Knights have a week to regroup at practice before a head to head at the Trojans on May 18th.

Every game gets more important...

Photos by Bob Esler