Christian Brothers of New Jersey hosted a round-robin of shortened games over the weekend, with with local rivals Union and Morris, plus Rugby PA side Berks County, facing off.
The season has been a tough one for Morris already as captain Isaac Gamboa suffered season-ending injury and this weekend a few other key players were not available due to college visits. That made for a fairly inexperienced side. Two of their more experienced players, Charley Colvin and Evan Rothery, suffered injuries but patches themselves up and returned to the fray to help lead the newer players.
Here's how the games went:
Berks vs Morris.
Intensity was flying high in this game as both sides played very physical rugby. Berks had size and plenty of skill to boot. Morris was smaller but played courageously. The score was very close but in favor of Berks as the game came to the final minutes. Morris broke wide through the backs but the try was not given, with the ref saying it was held up. Berks replied with a try and then sealed it.
Berks vs Union
Berks won convincingly 24-5, and they showed their depth and were able to bring on some players for this game with some additional experience and plenty of athleticism. . It was evident some of the key Berks players may have rested out for the finale between Berks vs CBA.
