Mountain View and Rocky Mountain both won semifinals to make the state championship game in Rugby Idaho.

Mountain View defeated the Renegades 39-17 on Saturday, while Rocky Mountain beat Capital 27-23.

Mountain View was once again led by their senior captain, Kody Walker, and junior flyhalf Cody Hersey. Walker's strong running earned him two tries, and Hersey's fancy legwork brought him a couple of tries as well. Additionally, the Mavericks flyhalf hit a penalty kick from about 40 meters out and also three conversions for 14 points. Junior fullback Caden Chandler was also impressive, showing his lightning speed and sharp cuts while scoring in the match.

"Kody [Walker] has been incredible part of this team for 4 years. He has become one of the most impressive players I've ever seen at the high school level." said Coach Hamish Bell. 

This will be the 3rd time in three years that the Mavericks have played in the State Championship, winning it in 2014, and losing in overtime in 2015. 

"We know the hard work it takes to make it to State. We've been there before," continued Bell, "but we are taking nothing for granted. We are strong, but we know that Rocky fights to the end and never quits."

Rocky Mountain beat Capital 27-23 on Friday.

In an exciting, physical, and spirited contest, the game went down to the wire. With three minutes left, Rocky Mountain led 22-20 when Capital marched into Rocky territory and got a penalty. They made the kick, and led 23-22 with two minutes to go. Rocky Mountain kicked off, chased, and forced a turnover. After a few phases, and with time expired, Capital was called for a penalty at the breakdown. From that, Kyle van Tonder saw a crease to the weak side and raced to the corner and scored to win the game 27-23.

Rocky Mountain flanker Carter Beck surges toward the tryline. Jeff Stile Photography.

The Idaho State Rugby Championship kicks off at 6:00pm local time, at the Boise State University Recreational Turf Field on May 14.