Five teams ave already accepted invitations to the inaugural Middle School National Invitational Tournament in June.

Dubbed The Ruck in Rock Hill because it will be held in Rock Hill, SC June 24 and 25, the tournament already has signed up the following teams:

North Texas Barbarians

Charlotte Hive

Washington Warriors

Florida Juice

Irmo Sting

More teams are applying, and organizers said they are encouraging teams from the West Coast and Northeast to give the event a look.

For more on the Middle School NIT go here: http://www.rugbynit.com

Or see details in this previous posting: Middle School NIT Open for Applications