The East Kent Mavericks Youth Team (16-19 years) narrowly lost their season opener against  cross county rivals the Kent Exiles 28-14.

The first half saw the Exiles take a 14-0 lead with touchdowns from rookie Tobi Makinde and Chaz Mulvihill, and a conversion from Tom Mann.

The second half started well for the Mavericks, after xxxxxxxx tackled Exiles QB in his own endzone for a safety, giving the Mavericks 2 points. But then Exiles player Jamie Prentice snagged a loose pass by the Mavericks Quarterback Zack Sexton and returned the interception 40 yards for the touchdown, and a 20-2 lead to the Exiles.

The Mavericks came back into it again when a blown coverage gave them a passing score QB Zack hitting xxxxxx.  Shortly after the Mavericks scored again on after QB Zack fumbled whilst being sacked, and the Mavericks running back xxxxxx scooped up the loose ball and avoided tacklers as he ran in for a touchdown. The score was now 20-14.

Not to be denied though the Exiles duly scored again, when Makinde capped off a fine first game with a mazy 21 yard run for the touchdown, it was again converted, and the final scoreline of 28-14 was achieved.

Mavericks Chairman commented "It would have been great to win but we are all very happy with the teams performance.  This was the guys 2nd ever game against a team that have been playing and winning togther for several years.  Godd things will soon come."