GRR: South Greenville
Phoenix Alpharetta defeated South Greenville Saturday in Greer, SC in a clash between the #16 and #21 HS club's, as ranked by GRR.
Restricted by Rugby Georgia to only playing 10s and 7s with no scrums within Georgia, Phoenix has the opportunity outside of the state to get a challenging game against a perennially strong and physical program on their home turf.
The 2018 Mid-South Independent Rugby League season ended with an epic cup final between South Greenville and the Charlotte Tigers, a game South Greenville won in double overtime, so it seemed appropriate to open the season with these two teams going at it.
The Phoenix Varsity squad followed up on their impressive December win against Jacksonville Wolverines with a solid 36-0 win over MSIRL champions South Greenville at North Park on Saturday to remain unbeaten.
A breakaway run from fullback Chris Aurich in overtime put South Greenville through to the Mid-South Independent Rugby League championship 21-14 over the Charlotte Tigers.
South Greenville and the Charlotte Tigers will face off next week in the final of the Mid-South Independent Rugby League after both won tight, dramatic semifinals Saturday.
South Greenville defeated Wando 20-15 in sudden-death overtime.
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