Serra Holds Off Bishop O'Dowd to Win NorCal D1 School League
It was a close one, but the Serra Rugby Padres edged Bishop O'Dowd Saturday to win the Northern California D1 School Championship.
These two teams had met a week ago and Serra won 47-19. However, the Dragons tested the Padres at every turn.
Serra pulled it out 31-29.
Serra scored three tries in the first half for a comfortable lead.
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Serra Holds Off Bishop O'Dowd to Win NorCal D1 School League
It was a close one, but the Serra Rugby Padres edged Bishop O'Dowd Saturday to win the Northern California D1 School Championship.
These two teams had met a week ago and Serra won 47-19. However, the Dragons tested the Padres at every turn.
Serra pulled it out 31-29.
Serra scored three tries in the first half for a comfortable lead.
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