Cannibals, TOA, and Drua Lead Way Among Girls at NAI 7s
Earlier this high school season we at GRR attended the Friendship Cup and watched the United girls team in action.
This team, we were sure, would challenge for a national title, and while they didn't win, they did, indeed, challenge.
It's Going to be a Hot NAI 7s in More Ways than One
The North American Invitational 7s is set to kick off Friday with a wide range of contenders and well over 100 teams involved.
Friday sees about 170 games on the slate across 11 fields. With an expanded number of fields at the Regional Athletic Complex just north of Salt Lake City, the tournament has also made the day a little shorter for everyone, which is a good thing.
Preparation, Focus Leads SacAIR to NAI Pinnacle
The SacAIR Islands stormed through the NAI 7s to win the Boys U18 Elite, and not that long ago they weren’t even sure they’d be competing.
“We didn’t really make the decision until about a month before the tournament,” said Head Coach Wayne Koi. “That was went we put in the request to take a U18 team.”
Shakeups in Who gets NAI 7s Hardware
The NAI 7s ended up with a few surprises.
SacAIR Islanders pipped three-time champs Rebel Rugby Academy in the Boys U18 Elite final 10-7 on Saturday. That was perhaps the most notable result of the weekend.
NAI 7s Set to Kick Off This Week
The NAI 7s kicks off Friday with a few changes and some wrinkles.
Last year's event was marred by some significant trouble surrounding the U14 competitions, and it was a cose-run thing whether U14s would even return. As it turned out, the U14 brackets are invitation only now, with some closer vetting going on for those teams.
