The Aptos Beach Dogs Rugby Club won their first game of the season Saturday with a home win against the San Bruno Saints in Marina.
The Beach Dogs led at halftime from scores through team captain Luke Gove, and scrum-half Alex Doseff. Doseff who is also the teams kicker, was 1 for 3 during the match. The Beach Dogs finished out the first half with a lead of 12-0.
The Saints stepped up their offense in the second half and tied the game with 10 minutes remaining. Luckily for the Beach Dogs, Michael Richardson charged down a kick, and from the subsequent drive, managed to score with 5 minutes remaining.
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The Beach Dogs (1-2) will travel south next weekend to play against Paso Robles Rugby Club.
The Aptos Beach Dogs compete in Division 3 of the Northern Californian Rugby Football Union. Players come from all over the Monterey Bay Peninsula and are all ages: from high school to age 50. More info about the team can be found at: www.aptosrugby.com, or via email: montereyrugby@gmail.com.
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