Here's a look at HS 7s around the nation.
Pennsylvania
GRR was at the latest tournament in RugbyPA and there is some serious skill on display there. In the boys bracket Berks County went 4-0 on the day, showcasing a smart defensive front and turning defensive pressure into scoring chances. And with some speed out wide and some hard running in the middle, Berks impressed.
La Salle HS moved the ball quite well and when they play their best they are in support and moving the ball. When they play poorly, they play too individually. Knightmare is much the same, with snappy ball movement driving the bus for them.
Bishop Shanahan's teamwork was impressive and they overcame being smaller than some other teams by working enormously hard. Conestoga has some power and they are able to break tackles.
Conestoga struggled a little bit on the day but being a very good team that played in all of the tournament, they lead the standings with 14 wins. Berks' 4-0 day vaulted them to 2nd in the standings, while Shanahan's strong outing moved them to 3rd.
Among the girls teams, Knightmare was very, very good. Led by Kiernan Myles and Bella Vogel, but with a supporting cast of players who understand space and defend very well, they are 16-1 on the season. Doylestown is at 10-2.
Several other teams are battling through. White Horse has combined with players from Malvern Prep who wanted to paly some 7s this week. It works nicely for White Horse as they build their program. Hosts Cumberland Valley showed well for both girls and boys.