Florida HS Latest
The final week of league play is done in Florida Youth Rugby Boys DI, and Riviera Beach Maritime Academy clinched 1st place with an impressive 26-0 defeat of the Cape Pirates
The result allowed RBMA to finish 7-1-1, and with Tampa Krewe tying Orlando 12-12, Jupiter had the opportunity to jump to 2nd. This the Sharks did, defeating Naples 68-5 to move to 7-2 and taking 2nd.
Desert Vista, Red Mountain Through in Arizona
Desert Vista and Red Mountain are through to the Rugby Arizona state final after both teams won semifinals Saturday.
Desert Vista defeated the West Valley Misfits 50-27 thanks to an excellent day from the backline, especially flyhalf Zane Spiker, center Romain Rabany, and fullback Malachi Knox, who worked nicely together and reeled off a series of long-range tries.
HS Games This Weekend
As Spring Break recedes into the past it's all-on for HS rugby teams around the country.
We've listed a chunk of those games below; among the ones of note:
BC High Wins Opener
The Boys HS league in Massachusetts is running now, despite rough weather, and in driving wind and rain Thursday night BC Hightook on St. John’s Prep.
12 Teams in Heart of American HS Tourney in KC
St. Thomas Aquinas is hosting the 2016 Heart of America Classic this weekend, with 12 well-regarded HS teams from around the country.
Aquinas is on a role, having shown well at tournaments in Oklahoma and Lindenwood University, and having beaten their arch rivals, KC Jr. Blues, in a recent game.
Aquinas, along with the Blues, will field two teams in the HOA.
