"The team this year is looking very promising," said Line Luedi, forwards captain. "We have a lot more returning players compared to last year meaning we have a much larger pool of experience to pick from. The rookies this year have been incredible so far as well, you’d never be able to tell a lot of them had only started practicing in September."
One of those rookies was Mia Taylor, who is a freshman and led the team in tries over the weekend. The flyhalf was a standout for Belmont HS in Massachusetts and played within the Freejacks Academy system, with Mystic River's touring side, and is in the USA pathway. She earned 8x8Sports Player of the Week honors, too.
"Her quick decisions and footwork has led her to become our top try scorer across the games we’ve played," said Luedi
As for the tournament.
"Scrum by the Sea was by any means an absolute joy to see the team compete in," enthused Luedi. "Unfortunately we fell short against ASU in the finals losing 12-14. A tough but well fought game. Seeing as how our team finished at the bottom of the pools last year this was by all means an amazing accomplishment and really sets the tone for our season this year. We’re aiming to win."
