First Gamebreakers of the Winter

02.15.2023HS Boys

We are back with the Gamebreakers in Boys HS Rugby.

Here's a look at some of the players who made an impact in the last few weeks.

Kai Caulfield, Torrey Pines

The Torrey Pines hooker played a strong game and scored a the try that gave his side a lead over San Clemente that they would not relinquish.

JJ Ah Hoy, Hough Huskies

The Hough freshman has been a non-stop worker in the Huskies forward pack as they surged to a big win over Laney to make the North Carolina single-school final.

Broc Weaver, Cardinal Gibbons

Weaver returned to the Gibbons lineup to help his side rebound from an opening weekend weekend loss and beat Tampa.

Jackson Wilson, South Meck

Wilson scored a try and set up another in a close loss to Marvin Ridge in the North Carolina single-school semifinal.

Matt Cashio, Jesuit New Orleans

The Jesuit NOLA scrumhalf scored three tries in a shutout win over United Rugby out of Missouri.

Van Hampton, Marin Highlanders

The wing scored a key try in a close win over touring Eastside out of Washington.

Aiden McLaughlin, Marvin Ridge

McLaughlin scored two tries in the North Carolina Single-School semis to help take Marvin Ridge to the final.

Sky Feletoa, Woodlands

The Woodlands lock scored a key try and was overall solid as Woodlands beat the touring Ranier Highlanders.

Dante Rodriguez, Brother Martin

A huge defensive effort from Rodriguez led Brother Martin in a comeback win over touring United Rugby.

Tyreeq Styles Obichere, Tempe

A very exciting runnger, Obichere sparked Tempe's season with two early tries to lead them to a win over Red Mountain.

Blake Allen, San Clemente

The San Clemente captain has been a big fixture on the field for his side as a leader and in his play.

Tommy Rainsford, Lucas Meranda, De La Salle

Rainsford played No. 8 and Meranda was on the wing and each scored two tries, the only four De La Salle scored in their win over Mother Lode.

Qeintin Johnson, Carlsbad

The Thunder have been solid this winter and lock Johnson has set the tone up front.

Will Boyer, Cathedral

Another lock, Boyer showcased his ability in the lineouts in Cathedral's crucial game against St. Augustine, and it was the lineout platform that led to Cathedral's victory.