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Delmarva Rugby Club falls to Philadelphia Gryphons 35-7

Delmarva's AJ Williams, left, reaches for the ball during a line-out throw in. BY NICK ROTH
Nick Roth
April 13, 2013
Michael Reilly looks for an opening in the Philadelphia defense. BY NICK ROTH
Brian Clarke tries to slow down a Gryphons player who found some open space. BY NICK ROTH
Players from both teams scrum for the ball. BY NICK ROTH
Darice Atkins pulls the ball out of the scrum. BY NICK ROTH
Delmarva's AJ Williams, left, battles with a Gryphons player for the line-out throw-in. BY NICK ROTH
Ryan Batdorf tosses the ball back to a teammate. BY NICK ROTH
Brian Clarke pitches the ball as he takes a hit from a Gryphons defender. BY NICK ROTH
Brian Clarke, left, and Chris Sylvester tackle a Philadelphia player along the touch line. BY NICK ROTH
Delmarva's Brian Clarke drags down a Gryphons player. BY NICK ROTH
Michael Reilly grabs control of the ball out of the scrum. BY NICK ROTH

The Delmarva Rugby Club hosted the Philadelphia Gryphons April 13 at Beacon Middle School. The Gryphons earned a 35-7 win.

Both clubs are members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union. The Gryphons beat Delmarva earlier this season 35-19 at the annual Pocono Cup tournament.

Anyone interested in joining or supporting the team may email Delmarvarugbyclub@gmail.com.

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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