Wake Opens Preseason With Win Over Wildcats

Wake Forest opened its 2009-2010 preseason with a 30-5 defeat over the visiting Davidson Wildcats. Freshman fullback Johnny McMurray scored two tries and was 4 for 6 with the boot for a personal tally of 20 points in his college rugby debut. Sophomore wing Will Hank and sophomore hooker Chris Ryan also touched down for the Demon Deacons. Freshmen Ty Pierce, Barrett Corrigan, Drew Mehrmann, Justen Robinett, Michael Guju, James Jeffrey, and Jon Coates all played key roles in the Wake victory.

Wake will continue its preseason next weekend with a match against perenniel Division III power Furman. The match will take place on Poteat Field with a 3:30pm kickoff.

Wake Lineup

1. Nick Conte (So.)
2. Chris Ryan (So.)
3. Ken Forte (Sr.)
4. Ty Pierce (Fr.)
5. Brendan Maaghul (So.)
6. Justen Robinett (Fr.)
7. Jeff Millar (So.)
8. Charlie Crockett (So.)
9. Drew Mehrmann (Fr.)
10. Brendan Shea (So.)
11. Kip Lewis (So.)
12. David Sage (Sr.)
13. Perry Salvagne (Sr.)
14. Will Hank (So.)
15. Johnny McMurray (Fr.)

16. Devin Henry (Jr.)
17. Michael Guju (Fr.)
18. Barrett Corrigan (Fr.)
19. James Jeffrey (Fr.)
20. Jon Coates (Fr.)
21. Clay Robinson (Jr.)