GRR: Staples
Staples defeated Xavier HS 21-12 Sunday, controlling possession for much of the game.
Staples and Fairfield Pegasi clashed in Connecticut over the weekend in a game that was as much about pecking order in the state as anything else.
With Staples coming off a close win over Greenwich, they were looking to consolidate that with a win over Fairfield. Meanwhile, Fairfield had started well and had Staples and Greenwich in their sights.
Staples HS defeated Greenwich in a defensive battle 10-5 in Rugby Connecticut action.
In the 18-year history of Staples Rugby, they have never beaten Greenwich, until this weekend.
Aspetuck took on Staples HS in Connecticut and got plenty of competition from their in-state rivals.
The day started with Aspetuck needing to learn the adjusted rules for COVID that would be enforced playing the High School Team from Westport. The biggest impact was the rule that no mauls would be allowed, and Aspetuck seemed to be off their game a bit because of it.