Endicott defeated Catholic University 33-19 to take 3rd in the NCR Small College playoffs, running out to a commanding 28-0 lead and holding on from there.
It was a wet day in Houston after the early morning rainstorms, and kickoff was delayed slightly due to lightning that, mercifully left and was not to return all day.
Still it was slow going on the muddy field. Endicott’s first attacks were cut off by little mistakes. Finally, though, a counter on a kick led to a penalty and lock Bradley DiGiacomo tapped quickly and thundered ahead for 20 meters to score. Wing Graham Lynch converted.
With center Ryan Cafferky making some ground with ball in hand Endicott started to exert some control. They held off Catholic at the goalie and soon thereafter lock Jack Leahy picked up a loose ball and thundered on for a long-range effort that ended under the posts. Lynch converted and the teams entered halftime at 14-0.
