It's Mid-March and time for another shot at our Gamebreakers in Boys HS Rugby.
Matt Staycer, Torrey Pines
The massive body up front has skills too and he scored the first two tries in Torrey’s 19-14 defeat of San Clemente in the SoCal Single-School semis.
Waisea Bainibure, Elsie Allen
The Lobos have been running in tries all over the place this season, and more often than not it’s Bainibure doing them. The Elsie Allen No. 8 scored four tries in each of his team’s first three games.
Sederik Saxon, Phoenix Alpharetta
Tries are one thing, and the big No. 8 for Phoenix has scored them, but it’s his leadership within the team’s pattern of play, his lineout work, and even his kicking that has elevated the Georgia side through a strong showing in Charlotte and in local league games.
Ryan Putka, St. Ignatius
An intelligent veteran presence on the defending national champion team, Putka is the silent assassin at fullback, effective inserting as an extra attacker and assured on defense; his play helped spark Ignatius to wins over Royal Irish and LaSalle.
Burke Carroll, Gonzaga
Young players are stepping up for the Eagles, but it’s the longtime No. 8 who has made sure everything comes together. Defensively imposting and the go-forward man at No. 8, Carroll led Gonzaga to early wins over LaSalle and Sacramento Jesuit.
David Kendig, Vienna
The Vienna hooker is a powerful presence in the Vienna pack. A powerful tackler, tough on the clearout, good on scoring close-in tries, and an all-around leader, he has kept the defense focused in a series of strong opening games for the Virginia side.
Will Walker, Granite Bay
Walker put in a massive effort in his side’s 49-21 defeat of Gonzaga. While GRR has cautioned against getting too worked up about the scoreline due to some open subs, Walker was massive and played hard all day lone.
