The Exiles got their season back on track and took a gigantic step towards a playoff berth with this victory over the Spartans, who need to eradicate the errors and indiscipline within their ranks to be able to push on themselves.

After a tight defensive and error strewn first quarter the home side finally settled their nerves when a Grundy twenty-eight yard pass found Gould in the end zone for the opening score. An O’Neil safety compensated for the missed conversion and edged the Kent side out to 8 – 0, with Shillabeer then scooting into to score a further six points from seven yards out to leave the Exiles in a comfortable 14 – 0 half time lead.

The Spartans moved the ball well in the third period but continued to shoot themselves in the foot. Two drives were halted by fumbles, while numerous penalties did little to improve their chances of reducing the score. As the third period expired the Exiles were still in control of the game without either side managing to trouble the scoreboard.

Kent finally sealed in their victory in the fourth. A fourteen yard reverse led to Mann out speeding an over pursuing Spartan defense for the next score. Grundy then hooked up with Gould once more to repeat their opening score to swell the lead to 26 – 0. The two point conversion kick added the final icing to the cake and moved the Exiles up to third spot in the South Eastern Conference table.

The Spartans are so close to being a good side but do need to learn from their mistakes. If they can only get rid of the needless penalties and hold onto the ball they could be a match for anyone. A little confidence in their case could still take them into the play offs once these issues have been addressed. The Exiles on the other hand should now be able to settle down and consolidate. They look almost certain to feature in the post season providing they have no silly slip-ups from here on in.