The Montclair Men's Rugby Football Club finished its Division 2 fall league season with a flourish by knocking off Morris 35-14. The Norseman won their final four games and ended the season with a 5-3 record. Combined with a high number of bonus points that left Montclair in second place and secured a spot in the spring regional play-offs.
Saturday’s home victory at Brookdale Park was sparked by a strong team-wide defensive effort that forced 24 turnovers by Morris. The first Montclair try of the game came when Peter Driscoll broke through the Morris defense and off-loaded to Allen Ploenes for the score. Harold Vazquez continued his fantastic kicking form on the season by adding the conversion and then a pair of penalty kicks. A last minute Morris try left the score 13-7 at halftime.
The Norseman struck again in 52nd minute when Peter Driscoll bullied his way into the try zone via a penalty play from 10 meters out. Another Vazquez penalty kick and a Dylan Burke converted try widened Montclair’s lead. Peter Driscoll ended any hopes of a Morris comeback by scoring from in-close after several phases of play. Morris battled to the end adding a late try, but Montclair the game with a 35-14 victory over its long-time rivals.
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Montclair Rugby is sponsored locally by English Guy Personal Training, United Rentals, Keown Insurance Group and Tierney's Tavern in Montclair. The club is actively recruiting new and experienced players with training for the spring season starting in January. For more information, log onto www.montclairrugby.com