Brentwood College School - Brentonian Yearbook (Mill Bay, British Columbia Canada)

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Brentwood College Magazine team work was difficult. In spite of this, there were some very good three- quarter runs, from one of which Appleton scored the first try, but it was not converted. The next try was scored by Wolfe after a run of about one-third of the length of the field. Symons ma. converted. The last try in the half was scored by Phillips after a good run. In the second half, after a forward rush down the field, our opponents scored their only try. Field and de Pencier were the best of the forwards, Matthews and Appleton the pick of the three-quarters. Brentwood vs. Oak Bay Wanderers (0-11) Played October 30th. This was a hard-fought game, probably the best of the season, and although the College team lost, they played well. The Wanderers secured their first try after about three minutes play, when Farrer, kicking well up, followed hard and scored. After a series of rushes by both sides, he scored again. The College commenced the second half by forcing the Wanderers well back behind their 25-yard line, but failed to score. Again Farrer broke away and scored and his try was converted. Johnson and de Pencier were outstanding among the for- wards, while Smith and Symons ma. were the best of the backs. Brentwood vs. Victoria College (3-8) Played November 13th. This game commenced without anything of note until Appleton, taking a free kick on their 25-yard line, just missed scoring. Soon after this the ball was again brought near their line by the clever dribbling of de Pencier, Campbell and Pease. Shortly afterwards, our opponents scored their first try by a fine three- quarter run. When the ball was brought into play again, Pugh made a brilliant run half the length of the field, but just missed scoring. In the second half, Lammers scored our only try. The tackling of Phillips and Matthews was especially noticeable, while Pugh was very good at full-back. Brentwood vs. Cowichan (18-0) Played November 20th. Although the ball was wet and slippery during this match, both teams played well. Soon after the kick-off, Matthews secured the ball and made a wonderful run down the field, passed near the line to Wolfe, who scored. The next try was obtained by Miller after a five-yard scrum. In turn, Smith and Phillips scored, the latter making a fine run over more than half the length of the field. In the second half, tries were scored by Wolfe and Appleton. The most out- standing players were de Pencier, Phillips and Wolfe. Brentwood vs. Victoria High School (11-6) Played November 23rd. This was a closely contested game, and although our opponents pressed hard at the beginning, the College was far superior in the second half. For the first fifteen minutes Brentwood had all they could do to hold theii rivals. At the end of the half, both the High School and the College scored, Appleton ' s try being converted by Symons ma. Page Eight

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Brentwood College Magazine SCHOOL and Intermediate Rugby during the Season 1926-27 reached a high standard and we must congratulate our First XV on winning the Senior School League, our Second XV on winning the Junior School League, and our Midgets on reaching the finals of the Cowichan Cup League. During February we were fortunate enough to be hosts to the visiting Maori Rugby players. After lunch, the school assembled in the gymnasium, where the captain of the Maori XV, the manager and some members of the team were kind enough to demonstrate, by word and by action, some of the finer points of the game. We persuaded our visitors to give their famous Maori cry and it was an awe-inspiring event indeed to hear (and to see) it at such close quarters. We hope our guests enjoyed their visit as much as we did. Brentwood vs. The Navy ( 14-3) Played October 9th. Brentwood commenced the rugby season this year with an excellent and hard-fought game against the Navy. The most outstanding feature of the first half was a fine run from the centre of the field by Appleton, who received the ball from Matthews, broke through their entire team and scored. Symons mi. failed to convert from a very difficult position. Wolfe played hard and well and scored two tries. In the second half the Navy, after dribbling up the field, scored their only try. Smith worked hard in the three-quarter line and his excellent tackling was evident during the whole game. Among the forwards, de Pencier and Field were especially noticeable for their good play. Brentwood vs. Ex-Victoria High School (11-3) Played October 16th. This was the first game of the year in the Intermediate League. There was a strong wind blowing during the entire game, and with a wet, muddy ball, good Page Seven

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Brentwood College Magazine The beginning of the second half was marked by good kicking by Symons ma. and Phillips. Appleton and Wolfe secured tries in turn. The outstanding players were Phillips, Matthews and Appleton. Brentwood vs. The University School (3-6) Played November 27th. This was a good game, but unfortunately was fought on a muddy field, which made the ball slippery and heavy. The first half consisted of a series of forward and three-quarter runs, but there was no score. Wenman, for the University School, and Pugh, for the College, did some very fine kicking. The second half opened with the University rushing down near our line, and, after a series of scrums and line-outs, Cotton scored. Shortly after this, Appleton secured a try for the College. Later in the game, Bernard scored the winning try for the University School. Phillips, Pugh and Matthews were out- standing among the backs, while de Pencier played well among the forwards. The College third team played the University School third team and won 18-5. Brentwood vs. The Normal School (20-0) Played December 4th. In this game the College three-quarters played very well and were at all times superior to their opponents. The first try was scored by Smith, who got the ball from a scrum near their line. Two more tries were scored by Appleton, the first after a fine three-quarter run from the centre of the field. The second half commenced with the Normal School fighting hard, but lack of team-work was evident. Smith went over early in this half after a good three-quarter run. Wolfe was really responsible for the next try, for after a very spectacular run he passed to Lammers, who scored. Symons ma. converted. Brentwood vs. The Pirates (3-3 ) Played January 15th. The first match of the second round was a hard-fought game on a muddy field and three-quarter play was difficult. Near the end of the first half, Smith scored for the College, but it was not until nearly the end of the game that the Pirates managed to make the score equal. The College were pressing hard when the whistle blew. Matthews, Smith and Pugh were the best of the backs, while de Pencier was outstanding in the forwards. Brentwood vs. The Wanderers (3-3) Played February 5th. The game took place at Mount Tolmie on a greasy field, but both teams played excellent rugby. Near the middle of the first half, after a short three- quarter run, Appleton scored for the College. In the second half, the Wanderers used their weight to good effect. With a scrum on the College ' s line, they forced over the ball, which Champion touched down. The Wanderers had hard luck with their kicking, several free kicks just missing or hitting the posts. All the College forwards did well, while Symons ma. and W ' olfe played well for the backs. Page Nine