GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 37 – October 31, 2015 | Page 20

The second half saw fantastic defensive work from Rayne
Leonard and Chris Davis, who were able to slow the Ports’
pointing efforts, while at the other end, the Leesiders
managed to strike a goal and 4 points. With the game
tightening up, the Ports drove hard at the Leesiders’ goal,
with Jamie Norris managing to squeeze two more past the
Leesiders’ keeper. The addition of Norris proved to be an
excellent asset as the seasoned vet fit well into his new
squad and helped secure the win and a certain spot in the
league championship. Ports 3-8 (17) to Leesiders 2-4 (10).
BLUE NOTES HOPED TO CRUSH LEESIDERS’
DREAMS
Game 3, under crisp blue afternoon sky, had massive implications for the Blue Notes, who, with a win, would guarantee their spot in the championship match against the
Ports. The Leesiders could only watch as the Blue Notes
held the fate of the red side in their powder blue hands.
Would the Ports crumble and open the door for the Notes?
Might this be a preview of the championship? Would the
Leesiders celebrate a Ports’ victory as if it were their own?
Answers to these questions came, and they came fast.
Right from the start, the Ports attacked, with Norris and
Chamberlain once again finding early points. Their attack
was well supported by Caleb Harper and Torey Stroud,
who were able to stop every Blue Note counterattack. The
Notes once again found that the absence of some key players impacted their ability to take control of the game, and
while Molly Buckley and Renee Anzivino did well to slow
the attacking Ports, the Ports targeted the area often and
accurately enough to build a solid lead. A half-time score
of 3-7 to 2 points, in favor of the Ports, kept the Leesiders’
hopes alive.

Week 5 Player of the Week - Molly Buckley. Photo: Nashville GAC
Facebook.

to his long-time friend, Ryan Buckley, decided to test the
Blue Notes’ keeper with strike after strike on goal. The Blue
Notes dug deep, and played hard for the whole match, but
it was not to be their day. Final score: Blue Notes 1-4 (7) to
Ports 9-14 (32).
With the table tightened, the league moved into its final
week. The Ports clinched a spot in the championship match,
and the Blue Notes hold a slim, single game advantage over
the Leesiders. There’s a lot on the line. Will Leesider Captain Corbett Ouellette see his team play on November 1, or
will Ashley Tabolinsky lead her Notes over the finish line?
Come on out to Heartland field on Sunday, October 25th to
find out.
After the matches, the club recognized Molly Buckley’s
excellent play during the day, awarding her “Player of the
Week” honors. Well done, Molly.
LEAGUE TABLE POINTS:

The second half reflected the first as the Ports continued their domination. The Notes were able to manage a
goal and a couple of points as Bill Little and Joey Whalen
worked hard at midfield, but Jamie Norris, in a challenge

20

PORTS 24

BLUE NOTES
12
LEESIDERS 9