Sat 24 Nov 2018
While the 1st XV were gaining their second win of the season in Cheltenham, the Spartans were experiencing only their second Devon Merit One setback of their campaign.
The Spartans paid the penalty for not making the most of their early dominance when only leading by a penalty from Will Throgmorton on the half hour mark.
Okehampton then showed how to turn pressure into points by grabbing a seven pointer on their first visit to Newton’s “22”.
Full-back Throgmorton landed a 40 metre drop-goal to leave his side 7-6 down at the turn.
Ten minutes into the second half, the Spartans pack were shunted back over their line to concede a pushover try.
The home side then went back in front; an Okehampton move broke down in midfield allowing replacement centre Jake Monnington to kick through and win the chase for the touchdown; Throgmorton added the extras for 13-12.
However, this lead didn’t last long; a missed touch from a penalty was run back by Okes for their third try before an interception try sealed victory and a bonus point with the last play.
Saturday the Spartans are on Homers Lane where they take on Barnstaple Seconds (k.o. 1.30pm).
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