GRR: HS Girls
Corning Lions Rugby Club High School Girls defeated Orchard Park Rugby Club 22-20 on Sunday to claim the program's first Rugby NY State Championship.
Led by captain and fullback Mykaela Reed as well as the brilliant play of No. 8 Kendra Close, Corning was able to overcome a 20-10 second half deficit to surprise six-time defending champion Orchard Park.
Seven championships were crowned Saturday at Rugby Ohio's Finals Day.
Played at the Fortress Obetz sports stadium near Columbus, the day included finals for Boys D2, Boys D1 Club, Boys D1 School, Boys JV, Girls School, Girls Club, and Boys School Super Division
There are a few state championships to be decided through June.
Several will happen in the Columbus area this weekend as Rugby Ohio hosts a massive day of finals at The Fortess at Obetz.
Montana Youth Rugby held its championships over the past weekend, taking an important step back toward buildings ng participation after the COVID shutdowns.
Here are the final scores:
Gold Medal Match HS Boys : Missoula 41 defeated Flathead Valley 21
Gold Medal Match HS Girls: Bitterroot 30 defeated Flathead Valley 0
The US Rugby Foundation 2023-24 college scholarship programs are now open for application.
The programs are designed to provide financial assistance to deserving student-athletes who demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement and rugby excellence.
This year's scholarship application period will run through August 31st.