Marquee HS Games and Tournaments Cap March
The marquee game for this week is probably Gonzaga at St. Ignatius.
This is a longtime rivalry where each team provides the other with one of their biggest challenges in the regular season.
This week Gonzaga comes in on a bit of a high, ranked #1 and unbeaten so far with a victory over a very strong Charlotte Cardinals team. St.
Xavier Logs Impressive Early-Season Win
Xavier HS of NY defeated Connecticut-based Aspetuck over the weekend in a well-played clash of two teams with national championship aspirations.
Both Xavier's 1st and 2nd sides took wins on St. Patrick’s Day.
Boys School Top 50 2024: Week 11
No major changes in the Top 15, but plenty of movement elsewhere.
La Salle, Bishop Dwenger, and St. Joe's Prep all join the Top 50. La Salle's win over Georgetown Prep is definitely a head-turner. Pelham's win over Fairfield Prep is another, and prompted a move of 18 spots upward for Pelham. Gregory the Great also moved up eight spots and St.
Boys HS Club Top 50 2024: Week 11
We cover a lot of what went on in HS rugby in a recently-posted survey of the country's HS action.
HS Boys Developments Around the USA
But of course the main event that affects these rankings is the tour Woodlands took of Southern California.
Woodlands Goes 2-0 on Tough SoCal Trip
Beating Belmont Shore, on the road, has to see the Texas team take #1.
HS Boys Developments Around the USA
Here's a quick look at some of the HS games and leagues from around the nation.
Boys HS Scores from this past weekend>>
Utah
Already we're seeing who are the top dogs in Utah, and we got a sense of that at the Puriri Memorial Tournament a few weeks ago.
LCA 14-5 over East in an imperfect but enjoyable game.
Nathan Caruso is a steady, smart fly half who drives Villanova’s attack with calm decision-making and a reliable skill set. He’s been central to Villanova’s success in the MARC, controlling tempo and keeping the team organized under pressure.
Tonga Kofe is one of the most promising young front-rowers to come out of the American rugby pathway. A powerful and hard-working prop, he rose through the Utah Warriors development system.
Ray Santiago has emerged as one of RPI’s most influential forwards, a player whose size, athleticism, and rapid development make him stand out in the Division II landscape.