The Potomac Exiles defeated Baltimore-Chesapeake 31-26 in a potential MAC playoff preview. After an early try to the opposing 12, Potomac bounced back, determined not to start the year with back-to-back losses. Winger Aki Raymond exploded through the line to center the Exiles’ first try, which fly half Conor Mannix converted. Raymond followed up the …
The Potomac Exiles travelled to NOVA on Saturday, hoping to extend their seven-game winning streak. Potomac started out dominating possession, and capitalized with a scamper up the middle from scrum-half Chris Saint. However, the win would not come as easily as the visitors hoped. Potomac turned the ball over in their own half, then compounded their mistake …
The Potomac Exiles travelled south to take on the Raleigh Vipers hoping to keep their undefeated streak alive heading into a two-week bye. The visitors came out hot, eager to prove that this would be no “trap” game, as winger Mark McKinnon capitalized on a Raleigh error with a try in the third minute. 15 …
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In their third straight road match against last season’s MAC playoff teams, the Potomac Exiles took on Baltimore-Chesapeake in a hard-hitting matchup featuring two clubs coming off big wins. The Brumbies struck first with a penalty kick at the 13th minute, but it took only three minutes for the Exiles to respond with a PK of …
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A week after a solid win at Pittsburgh, the Potomac Exiles travelled to the other side of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to take on their rivals from Philadelphia. The Exiles jumped out on top with an early try from lock and Captain Ben Wiedemer eleven minutes in, after a well-executed maul. Scrum half Matt Quigley kicked …
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The Potomac Exiles travelled to Pittsburgh with a strong squad featuring many players making their A-Side debuts. The Exiles allowed a soft try up the middle, but an inspiring pre-game speech from Coach Chris Mahony triggered the team to quickly shake off the error and execute the game plan. After the defensive miscue, the forwards showed brilliant execution and …
The Potomac Exiles hosted NOVA in a battle of two clubs heading in opposite directions. While NOVA has lost 16 straight matches, the Potomac Exiles have barely scratched the surface of their potential, as they adjust to new teammates and a new game plan. The hosts got the scoring started just minutes into the game, …