No come back for the Fight

The Media Mantarays withstood a furious final onslaught from the Philadelphia Fight to claim victory at Torresdale Boys Club by 32-30. The Mantarays have slowly begun to regroup after some early season struggles and turned on the power by jumping out to an early lead of 18-0 in the first half over a youthful Philadelphia Fight squad that will only improve as the season develops.

With wholehearted performances from Media stalwarts, Ryan Blake, Fred Gruhler and Dave Divalerio the young and inexperienced Mantarays players followed the lead of the Tomahawks internationals to create havoc in the Fight defensive line through the likes of Joe Bascelli and returning international Chris Cahill.

With the ball being moved around at a furious pace, the Fight could not contain the free running of Alan Chmielewski who bagged a double in the first half.

The second half however proved to be dominated by the Fight as they refused to surrender with forceful displays from Jeff Preston, Jay Neely, Marlon Steele and John Mchilhinny.
The game was not decided until the final whistle with the Fight valiantly trying to pull off a huge come from behind effort.

The match was a great sign for both clubs as they begin to gain more experience and attract new talent.

Both teams will be forces to be reckoned with as the second half of the competition nears.

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