Centre concluded its spring season with a 21-6 win in an exhibition game against the Great Britain Lions, Saturday, May 28, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London.

Centre's defense limited the Lions to only 134 total yards and did not allow an offensive score. Great Britain's lone score came off a 32-yard interception return midway through the fourth quarter.

"We played well for three quarters, but lost our intensity in the fourth quarter," Centre coach Andy Frye said. Defensively, I was impressed with our intensity. There were numerous opportunities for the national team, but we were able to keep them out of the end zone."

The Colonels used two touchdowns in the first quarter to take an early 14-0 lead. Sophomore quarterback Kevin Phelps scored on a 1-yard run and then connected on a 15-yard pass to sophomore receiver Zach Brooks for the second score of the period.

Freshman Paul Boccieri caught a 9-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Jordan Tinnell in the second quarter to give the Colonels a 21-0 lead at the half.

"I was impressed with their size up front," Frye said. "They were definitely the largest, most developed team we have played. Most of their players were from 25-35 years of age. They had good skill and good speed."

Centre gained 127 yards on the ground and 145 through the air for 272 total yards of offense. Junior running back Adam Blandford carried the ball 12 times for 86 yards and also caught two passes for 11 yards.

Phelps led four quarterbacks completing 10 of his 14 pass attempts for 87 yards. Tinnell finished the game four of five for 43 yards.

Freshman running back B.J. Wright led the Colonels with three receptions for 16 yards. Junior receivers Lou Brenner and Michael Swartzentruber had two catches each. Brenner gained 26 yards while Swartzentruber had 24 yards. Brooks also caught two passes for 19 yards, including the 15-yard touchdown.

Three Centre defenders recorded three tackles each, including junior defensive back Taylor Holland sophomore linebacker Aaron Evans and freshman defensive back John Perin. Freshman defensive back Tyler Boron had an interception for Centre.

Frye was also pleased with the Colonels' special teams play.

"Our special teams performed well. Our kickoff team did a great job on coverage and our punt team performed well under pressure," Frye said.

Approximately 60 players, including freshmen, sophomores and juniors traveled overseas for the contest after taking part in 10 spring practices.

"Fortunately we were able to play everyone. I witnessed improvement in our overall play," Frye said.