Cal Maritime hosts Lamorinda for First Time

(Vallejo, January 11, 2007) – In their final pre-season game, Cal Maritime score two tries
against an experienced Lamorinda U23’s team in bitterly cold conditions. Cal Maritime hosted
the new team from Lamorinda for the first time and but ended up losing 25-15.

Rufus Walker opened the scoring for Cal Maritime with a well taken penalty before rookie Jack Emerson scored his first try for the Keelhaulers from a break in the middle of the field. The score was finely balanced at 10-8 at half time.

Captain Michael Schindler stormed through a few tackles to score the other try in the second
half which was converted by Joel Bruce.

Lamorinda’s experience showed in their performance to score three tries in the second half.

“We played well in patches and our forwards are providing a solid platform but with such a
young team we are still developing our game sense. We need to get more accuracy in our play
as the season begins. We will be working on improving our intensity and helping the new players take control of the team’s performance.”

Cal Maritime’s next game is the season opener against Santa Clara on Jan 20.

Tries: Emerson, Schindler.
Cons: Bruce.
Pens: Walker.