Gamebreakers Mid-April 2022
Gamebreakers Mid-April 2022
Over the last two weeks we've seen some special performances in tournaments and key games in both leagues and in non-conference games.
Here, then, are our Gamebreakers for Mid-April.
Tiave Watts, St. James Academy
The hardworking scrumhalf for St. James sparked his side's in a win over Denver East HS, and also in a close loss to the KC Jr. Blues the week before.
Steven Flinton, Berks County
The Berks fullback (pictured above) made several long breaks in his side's win over Gregory the Great, and he scored a key try on one of those breaks that put Berks on the front foot in the game. He was effective on the week before, and has scored 10 tries this season.
Ben Medve, Denver East
Medve was named MVP of his side's short trip to the Kansas City area. The big lock set the platform for his side as they went 1-1 in their trip.
Michael Freeman, De La Salle
The DLS flyhalf led his side over Mother Lode and scored a spectacular chip-and-chase try.
Joey Georges, St. Ignatius
The St. Ignatius outside center scored three tries against Moeller and has been part of a hugely potent offense for the Cleveland school team.
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Aki Pulu, Tempe
Pulu was superb in his side's emphatic win over Red Mountain.
Max Orefice, Raptor Rugby
The Raptor center (pictured above) scored two tries in his side's win over LaSalle College High and another two tries in a victory over the Charlotte Tigers at this past weekend's Nash Bash tournament.
Afa Kula, Herriman
The Herriman openside flanker (pictured above) has been dynamic, imposing, and really good in forcing turnovers. He has also scored four tries in the last four weeks.
Ike Mikaele, Belmont Shore
the Shore No. 8 led his side in a massive win over the San Diego Mustangs.
Scott Wilkins and Nick White, Loudoun County
The No. 8 and inside center each scored three tries during the Maryland Exiles festival.
Pearson Hill, Aspetuck
The always unpredictable Aspetuck flyhalf (pictured above) caused Xavier all kinds of problems and was named player of the game in his side's win over the New York school team.
Emmett Cook, Gonzaga
Cook scored two tries in a victory over Shawnigan Lake.
Ryan Yankovich and Chris Glenn, St. Thomas Aquinas
The lock pairing of Yankovich and Glenn helped secure possession and go-forward as Aquinas went 3-0 in the SLUH tournament.
Joe Moleski, St. Martin's Kingfishers
The Kingfishers scrumhalf kept the attack moving and helped spark his side to a 3-0 day at the SLUH tournament.
Matt Brown, United
The United scrumhalf scored three tries vs the Salt Lake Valley Rhinos and also had a key try-saving tackle against Herriman to help preserve a tie.
Michael Fite, St. Pius X
The Pius captain scored two tries, including the game-winner, in his team's 29-28 victory over Strake Jesuit.
Luke Rosen, Staples HS
In his team's tie with Aspetuck, Rosen scored a try and was a defensive standout.
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Charlie Batterson, St Thomas
The captain and No. 8 of the Houston-area team, Batterson now has 11 tries in five games.
Ryan Valenzano, San Diego Mustangs
Velanzano scored three tries in his team's victory over visiting Utah team Snow Canyon.
Seth Smith, West Houston
The Lions flanker was a massive defensive presence and scored two tries in a shutout victory over St. Pius X.
Niko Zaharas, Valor
Zaharas (pictured above) was all over the place, making tackles, hitting rucks, and forcing turnovers as Valor beat Legend in Colorado.
Segundo Mas, Greenwich HS
Greenwich beat Fairfield Prep and Mas was a standout as a runner and defender.