Aug 29 vs Young Guns, Finals W 13 - 8
On a beautiful sunny Saturday, Fellowship of Awesome wins the MZU Summer league 2015 Flaterty Cup. An intense game, with amazing plays & exceptional defense, FOA defeat Young Guns 13-8. The game started with Young Guns scoring first, and taking a 2-1 lead. FOA took the lead 4-2, but the Guns came back to tie it at 4. Rebecca Coffey, Ryan Davis & Andrew Tobin scored 4 straight points to put FOA ahead 8-4 at half.
FOA didn't slow down out of half, and scored the next 3. Up 11-4, strong defensive play by the FOA women shut down Young Guns. After a strong defensive hold by YG, the score was 12-6. Peter Thompson, who was struggling with Food Poisoning, threw a hammer to Rebecca Coffey. Up 13-6 with 10 minutes left; Young guns scored 2 remaining points. Final scored 13-8. Coffey scored 4 points & Andrew Tobin scored 3 points lead the offensive charge. MVP of the game was Ryan Davis who had 1 point and an assist. Spirit of the game player was Peter Thompson.
FOA didn't slow down out of half, and scored the next 3. Up 11-4, strong defensive play by the FOA women shut down Young Guns. After a strong defensive hold by YG, the score was 12-6. Peter Thompson, who was struggling with Food Poisoning, threw a hammer to Rebecca Coffey. Up 13-6 with 10 minutes left; Young guns scored 2 remaining points. Final scored 13-8. Coffey scored 4 points & Andrew Tobin scored 3 points lead the offensive charge. MVP of the game was Ryan Davis who had 1 point and an assist. Spirit of the game player was Peter Thompson.
Aug 29 vs Ghetto Geppatto, Semi Finals W 15 - 3
Fellowship of awesome started it's quest for the MZU Summer title with a battle vs Ghetto Geppatto. On a hot day, FOA for the first time since 2007, did not have Peter Thompson & Aimee Sheppard in their playoff line up. Being sidelined with Food poisoning, FOA focused on preparing/playing without their 2 veterans. FOA started strong & played aggressive. The offense was a balanced attack from Ryan Davis, Rebecca Coffey, Paddy Snow & Paolo Mascarin in the 1st half. FOA increased it's lead to 6-2, and with some effective defense, put the score at half to 8-2. Fellowship continued it's strong play by pushing the intensity in the 2nd half. Points by Andrew Tobin, Natalie O'Donnell & Jessica Wade put the game out of reach. Final score 15 - 3.
MVP of the game was Ryan Davis. Spirit player of the game was Paddy Snow.
MVP of the game was Ryan Davis. Spirit player of the game was Paddy Snow.
Aug 26 vs Black horse W 15 - 1
Final game of the regular season. FOA faced a short handed, injured Blackhorse team. From start to finish, Fellowshp played with intensity. Missing Justin, Natalie and Gina - the team was focused and prepared for priming up for the weekend playoffs. Strong handling by Jason Stevens and Paolo Mascarin served the team well, in a light wind. Paddy snow scored an unprecedented 4 points. Andrew Tobin & Greer Hunt also scored 2 points each. Final score 15 - 1. Paddy Snow was the All star player of the game. Jessica Wade was the spirit player of the game. Playoffs begin 12:30 Saturday at Fieldians. Final game is 5pm.
Aug 20 vs Safe Word W 15- 4
The 3rd game in 2 days for FOA. Fellowship faced Safe word on a overcast, but warm night at Southlands. With a few players still resting from Nationals, FOA was focused and determined to keep the momentum going towards Playoff Day. Strong handling from Paolo Mascarin and Greer Hunt propelled the lead to 8-2 at half. Aimee Sheppard & Peter Thompson both scored points in the 2nd half. Final score 15 - 4. Spirit player of the game was Rebecca Coffey, MVP of the game was awarded to Aimee Sheppard.
Aug 19 vs Safe Word W 15 - 3
1st game of the first ever back to back games in the 10 year history of FOA. Fellowship nursing a few injuries from Nationals. FOA started strong on a cool, overcast day in southlands. Strong handling by Greer Hunt & Bec Coffey gave FOA an 8-2 lead at half. Captain Mascarin focused on Defense and cutting. Peter Thompson's hucks combined with Paddy Snow's consistent hard cutting propelled FOA to a 15-3 win. Spirit player of the game - Justin Warren. MVP of the game with some great end zone catches - Aimee Sheppard.
Aug 19 vs Ghetto Gheppatto W 15 - 5
2nd game of the day against Ghetto Geppetto. Ghetto were coming off an intense game with Young guns & sustained a few injuries. Catherine Snow subbed in for the 1st time for a short handed FOA girls roster. Ghetto actually jumped out to a 2-1 lead, however tired legs from the previous game showed. FOA lead 8-2 at half. Down Greer Hunt, Jessica Wade, Andrew Tobin & Natalie O'Donnell Fellowship kept up the intensity & pushed the pace. Final score 15-5. Spirit player of the game Ryan Davis. MVP - Paddy Snow. Justin Warren. MVP of the game with some great end zone catches - Aimee Sheppard.
Aug 6 vs Black horse W 12 - 8
Back to back games for FOA. Again, Fellowship started strong against Blackhorse with an 8-2 advantage at half. Then let off the gas and let Blackhorse get back into the game. Jason stevens did catch a Callahan in the 2nd half. Final score 12-8. Andrew Tobin wins All star of the game. Greer Hunt wins spirit player of the game
Aug 5 vs One Trick Pony W 15- 1
Regatta day keeps the sun and great warm weather in Southlands for MZU Summer league. FOA had it's first practice since 2011. Team focused on offense and defense; and it showed during the game. Strong defense by Patrick Snow, Andrew Tobin, & Rebecca Coffey kept their opponents with little room. FOA started strong and scored up wind in the first half. Aimee Sheppard and Anna Snow both scored twice. Spirit player of the game - Justin Warren. All star player- Just Davis. FOA stay strong from start to finish, defeating One Trick Pony - 15 - 1.
July 29 vs Ghetto Geppatto W 15 - 5
On the 27th Wedding Anniversary of the Hunt's, FOA played in an overcast, foggy day vs Ghetto Geppatto. Fellowship started off fast with strong play from Rebecca Coffey and Andrew Tobin. There were 2 Callahan's to start and finish the game. Paolo Mascarin caught his 7th Callahan in the 1st half. FOA lead 8-2 at half. Derrick caught his 1st callahan. More focused on execution in the fog, Fellowship continued to push the play in adverse conditions. Final score 15 -5. Spirit player of the game was Jessica Wade. All star player of the game was Andrew Tobin.
July 22 vs Young Guns L 9 - 6
On a cold, rainy, windy "summer day", Foa lost to Young guns 9-6 on Equality week. Young guns scored early, and gained a 5-2 advantage on their female assists (which counted as 2 points). Close game but conditions were poor. Foa didn't play well as a team, and it showed. Spirit player was Justin Warren, All star was Rebecca Coffey.
July 8 vs Blackhorse, W 14 - 7
FOA faced Blackhorse for the first time this season. An overcast day combined with the average southlands wind. FOA had their full roster, with the exception of Diddy & Ryan Davis who was building a fence. FOA started strong leading at half 8-2, A little let up in the 2nd half, Blackhorse scored a few points, but then Fellowship responded. Final score FOA win 14-7. Spirit player of the game was Peter Thompson again!! Nat O'Donnell won the All Star player of the game.
July 1 vs One Trick Pony, W 15 - 4
On a beautiful Canada day, with no wind - FOA welcomed back their Captain for the 1st time in 3 years. FOA playing with only 8 players, defeated One Trick Pony 15-4. Fast start, deep hucks by Greer Hunt, & some zone caused turnovers for OTP. FOA leading 8-0 at half, missing 7 players due to travel, moving & being hunger; played well with the captain back. Spirit player & All star of the game were Aimee and Bec.
June 17 vs Young Guns, W 11 - 6
On
another windy day in Southlands; FOA and Young Guns had a rematch of
the 2014 finals. FOA scored 2 early up the wind points. Anna Snow made a
great catch upwind, to lead to an eventual point. YG responded with
one of their own. FOA lead into half 6-4. 2nd half, wind increased;
both teams had difficulty moving the disc upwind, but FOA scored an
upwind point with only 2 minutes left. Final score 11-6. Spirit
player - Anna Snow. All star - Paddy Snow.
June 10 vs Safe Word, W 12 - 6
On a windy day at Southlands, FOA started the 2015 season against Safe Word. Playing with only 3 girls, FOA started with some rust but played hard. Aimee, Jess & Anna played the whole game. Spirit player of the game - Peter Thompson. All star player of the game, with 2 great diving catches - Justin Warren.