GRR: Red Mountain
In a meeting of the top two high school teams in Arizona, Tempe edged Red Mountain 20-17 in a physical early-season encounter.
Tau Pauga's penalty goal was the difference in a tense game that will create plenty of baggage for the rematch.
Tempe vs Red Mountain is a preview of the Rugby Arizona championship, and while Red Mountain remains the favorite, Tempe is looking strong and stronger.
Arizona HS rugby is underway and Red Mountain is looking to be at the top of the heap once more.
The competition itself has undergone some shifts. Cienega high school has formed a new single-school team and has entered the Boys D1 along with Red Mountain, Tempe, and the Tucson Blackbirds.
Red Mountain bounced back from a series of canceled games to defeat Ahwatukee this past weekend and finish the Rugby Arizona regular season undefeated for the 5th year in a row.
The Red Mountain team hadn't played a meaningful game since the Ra Puriri Invitational, and needed to win to clinch 1st against abig, physical Ahwatukee team.
The Annual Ra Puriri Invitational took place this weekend at Snow Canyon High School in St.
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