GRR: Jesuit
Fairfield Prep concluded a tour to Northern California, playing two single-school teams in the process.
St. Ignatius of San Francisco re-assembled for the first game. Several of the single-school teams in Northern California move on to club play starting in March, but Ignatius hosted Fairfield and pulled off a 31-28 victory.
Granite Bay remains on top of the Rugby NorCal Premier league after they edged SFGG 29-26 to remain unbeaten.
Two tries from flanker can captain Carter Keller paced a Granite Bay side that did well at controlling possession.
It was a good weekend for Jesuit, Granite Bay and SFGG this weekend in Northern California.
After two very close losses, Jesuit of Sacramento put a more complete performance against the Marin Highlanders.
Danville Oaks handed Jesuit of Sacramento another close loss in what has become a wildly competitive NorCal Premier HS league.
Of the nine games in NorCal Premier played so far, four have been decided by a try or less.
Northern California’s Premier league is now underway and Granite Bay put up an impressive marker with a 29-22 victory over Jesuit of Sacramento.
Senior Carter Keller was outstanding for Granite Bay. The openside flanker showcased a high work rate and was, said Head Coach Chris Miller, “a tackling machine.”