The Raptors of Tennessee met up with Golden Eagle out of Georgia in Knoxville, Tenn. Saturday, with the Tennessee team taking the game 24-3.
This was the first outing of the season for the Raptors and it showed as both teams struggled to get going on a muddy pitch. A young Golden Eagle had already played Roswell, losing a close one. They have strong numbers but need experience.
The Raptors were slow to start, but had a breakthrough off of Golden Eagle turnovers. Kentucky commit Andrew Ryan dotted down with fellow Kentucky signee Jake Orefice converting for a 7-0 lead.
The remainder of the first half was back-and-forth with Golden Eagle flyhalf Lachie McCormick using his boot to keep the Raptors at bay, and also kicking a penalty goal. Late in the half the Raptors did get a try from newcomer Noah
Stopforth for a 12-3 lead at halftime.
