HS 7s News
A major girls 7s tournament is slated for this coming weekend, so it's worth taking a look at where some of the teams are around the nation.
KansasWe discussed the brand-new St. Thomas Aquinas HS girls team from earlier this fall.
Here's a look at HS 7s around the nation.
PennsylvaniaGRR was at the latest tournament in RugbyPA and there is some serious skill on display there. In the boys bracket Berks County went 4-0 on the day, showcasing a smart defensive front and turning defensive pressure into scoring chances. And with some speed out wide and some hard running in the middle, Berks impressed.
Westside's girls team hasn't been around a long time, but they already have a state championship to put in their trophy cabinet, having just rolled through the Rugby Indiana Girls HS 7s.
Westside edged Chargers 14-7 in the final
Westside Sweeps Rugby Indiana 7s
"Hutton had huge shoes to fill in his first ever 7s season," said Nicholson. "He is a student of the game and he showed excellent decision-making and ball-handling skills throughout the tournament. With a great boot and blazing pace, he was one of the top scorers in the tournament."
Boys HS 7s is in action around the USA; here's a look.
New YorkRugby NY opened their fall HS 7s season with Pelham going 3-0 on the day.
Also in action, PlayRugby fielded two teams, going 2-1 and 1-2 with their two teams.
New Rochelle/Albany combined with NYRC for the first day of competition, and went 0-3.