Capitals took a big win over South Meck to move to 2-2 in North Carolina Red Division action Saturday.
Led by a solid game from captain and flyhalf Cash Bridger, the Caps took an early lead and took a 33-0 advantage into halftime.
No. 8 Saxton Cullet, who ended the game at prop, was also hugely effective for the Capitals.
Meanwhile, South Meck Head Coach Rick Norvell said his team's defense was definitely a work-on. They needed to tackle better.
Perhaps that was most evident when lock Henry Bull rambled for two breakaway tries. Gage Hook, who has made the transition from center to prop, is now a very fast prop who still works the midfield nicely. He broke through for a 50-meter try.
Another former center, Xavier Howard-Morris, is now a flanker and was a massive contributor also.
South Meck did score two tries and a drop goal. Final score: 52-15 (officially 50-15).
"Very proud of the lads and the fact they don't question when I give them the chance to play in the forwards," said Head Coach James "Kiwi" Roberts. "The kids had a lot of fun. South Meck is very young and will be back at the top soon and threy put on a phenomenal 3rd half."
De La Salle HS
Saint Mary's (Rudy Scholz Finalist)
USA U20s (Captain)
USA Men's National 15s Team (Debut vs Georgia 2023 at age 20)
As a 17-year-old Spencer Huntley required a waiver to play for the USA U20s, an indication of how he was rated in the USA age-grade pathway. He got that waiver and impressed for the USA U20s, and then moved up to the USA U23s. He led the San Diego Mustangs to a national HS Club championship in 2024.
He also played in the SoCal single-school league for Cathedral Catholic.
Hope Rogers began playing rugby at age 16 in high school and continued to compete during her time at Penn State University. There, she won four National Championships, was crowned MVP on two occasions, was named to the USA Under-20s and earned Collegiate All-American honors for four years. Rogers was also an impressive discus player during her senior year in high school where she broke a school record and won Gold at Districts for the sport.
Mike played for Life College, Philly-Whitemarsh and played for the USA National 7s and 15s teams in the 1980s and 1990s.
He was also part of the Atlantis touring side, playing 7s for the team in several around the world.
