The Sacramento Amazons are looking to defend their girls national HS club title as the Rugby NorCal season looms

Known additionally as the Sacramento Police Athletic League team, the Amazons bring a ton of power to their game. This year, they’ve added a middle-school team to help feed the program.

“The Amazons have been working hard to defend their national title,” said Coach Koloa Tausinga. “We plan to stick to our same style of rugby and depending on our veterans to take the lead.”

And they’ve got some good ones. HS All American Maryjane Pasioles and Naomi Lausii-Tupou will lead a talented backine, while U16 All Americans Malieti Haungatau and Salote Tausinga may be young, but have plenty of experience up front. Also returning areOshaya Jefferson, Vanessa Lopez, and Heavani Tupou - all Northern California select-side players.