Exeter Juniors 1-3 Broadclyst Primary 6th June 2014

ByDrDave

Having won our other two matches, we went into our last game with league
victory assured, and so we ventured a younger team against Broadclyst
Primary School, who for so long have been the core of Devon’s junior
squad.

When Ethan missed the start and Henry out-tricked himself, it looked as
though we were going to struggle for any sort of result. Oliver set up
a solid fortress while Redmond went fishing for chances against his
opponent’s King. After Redmond hooked a mate and Oliver’s castle was
breached, we went home with just one point.

Ethan finally found the venue, and salvaged some honour by defeating the
home side’s top board in a friendly game.

Games to follow!



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