The Frisco Griffins Wrap Up the Season in Dramatic Fashion

March 31st 2012
By Kirk Malone, Frisco Sports Journalist

Two dramatic games closed out a good season for the Griffins yesterday. In Denton, The Griffins Development team eked out a 2 point victory over Denton. The result means that the two clubs go 1-1 for the season head to head, each winning their away game. Both have some solid young talent and look like strong contenders for next season. 

The Development team has had a mixed year, with some heavy defeats against teams like Oklahoma, and some memorable victories over Midland and Ft. Sill. The young talent on display bodes well for the future of the Griffins and this season, young players like Byron Anderson and Chris Choate have earned the opportunity to cut their teeth at a higher level of competition, being selected for the First XV on several occasions. In addition to the future of rugby, the Development team offers new, not necessarily younger, players the chance to try the sport at a more comfortable pace. James Georges and Eric Hall have both made the step up to the significantly faster pace of the First XV and held their own against much more experienced teams. 

In Dallas, the Griffins First XV could not have scripted a more dramatic finish to their season. The short trip to Lake Highlands Park was made knowing that a loss would have handed DARC the divisional title and after 10 minutes, with DARC already 10 points up, it looked like Frisco were struggling. As has been the theme for the season however, it took the Griffins 10 minutes to get in the game and after Kyle Lail got them on the board with a penalty, it became a much more even contest. 

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