Dual-Sport Plieseis Heads to Lindenwood
Mariah Plieseis’ path was set. The Tennessee soccer star had landed an athletic scholarship, and all she had to do was finish out her senior year at Maryville High School before graduating to the next phase of her life. So why exactly is the 18-year-old one of Lindenwood Rugby’s incoming recruits? Let’s start at the beginning.
Vermont/Capital Victors at Northeast RCT
The girls Northeast Regional Cup Tournament was a modest affair with only three teams in attendance, but all of the games between Vermont/Capital District, Massachusetts, and Connecticut were tough, hotly contested matches. And some up-and-coming talent didn’t go unnoticed.
NorCal Wins Southwest All Stars
Despite the frustrating lead-up to the Southwest Regional Cup Tournament (read more), Southern California hosted a top-notch girls all-star competition that brought together arguably the two best high school select sides in the country.
Orem Captures West Trophy
The Orem Lady Stallions continued their victory streak this weekend at the 15th Annual Rocky Mountain Challenge, which served as the West's Regional Cup Tournament (RCT). The Denver event marked the girls team's first appearance at an all-star competition.
Pennsylvania Wins Pitt RCT
Pennsylvania kept the Regional Cup Tournament trophy at home, defeating Ohio and Virginia on day one, and overcoming Indiana 22-19 in the waning moments of the Pittsburgh final.
