GRR: Greenwich HS
Rye HS defeated Greenwich HS in a close midweek game between one of the strongest teams in New York, and one of the strongest in Connecticut.
It was a cold, windy night in Westchester, NY in front of an energetic crowd with fans from both teams (they are actually only 10 miles away from each other).
Fairfield Prep pulled out a last-second victory over Staples Friday night in Connecticut.
“I think Adaptability was the name of the game today,” said Xavier senior scrumhalf William Scariano. “We came in and we didn't expect the weather conditions to be what they were.”
Xavier vs Greenwich HS kicked off just the temperature dropped 40 degrees and howling winds whipped up. This created creating a 23-minute stalemate in the first half as both teams struggled with the wind.
Greenwich and Staples will play for the Connecticut boys HS title after both won semifinals on Monday.
Fairfield Prep defeated Greenwich Friday night in Rugby Connecticut league play, to advance to 3-2 in the state and give the Cardinals their first league loss of the season.
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