Despite two short-handed scores, the St. Peter's Prep rugby team fell to Morris Rugby Club, 26-24, yesterday on a last-second breakaway at Keenan Field in Jersey City.
The Marauders (1-2) got into trouble early, receiving a yellow card that left Prep down a man within the first 10 minutes of the game. Despite being down a player, Prep took the lead going into halftime on a short-handed score by 8-man Ryan Stickno, leading Morris 12-7.
In the second half, with Morris leading, 19-17, Prep found itself down a player because of a second yellow card. But the Marauders scored on a 1-yard dive. Prep took a five-point lead following the score and successful conversion by wing Henrique Ribero.
However, Prep couldn't hold the lead. In the game's final minute, Morris broke a long run up the right sideline for a score to tie the game. Morris's kicker followed up with a long conversion kick to give Morris the two-point victory in the match.
The Marauders will begin league play this Friday night at 7 p.m. when they travel to Atlantic County to play St. Augustine Prep.