Middle-States HS Roundup
HS rugby was relatively quiet around the middle chunk of the country this weekend as Easter slowed things down.
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However, we did see Herriman produce an emphatic win over Highland 60-28. Herriman led 60-7 until late. Kaden Sturgis scored two tries, both on interceptions, while Logan Youngblood and Mote Kinikini showed well.
Lindenwood Tournament Key Kickoff For Several MW Teams
Teams in the Midwest took advantage of the annual Lindenwood Tournament over the weekend to get a good multi-game kick-start to the season.
"It was a good tournament, and we had the opportunity to get some time for a lot of guys," said St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach Tim Kluempers.
Slimmest Margin Possible in Missouri Final
The Footybills battled for the Missouri State Championship vs. the KC Jr. Blues at Gans Creek Park in Columbia, Missouri this weekend.
The Kansas City Junior Blues edged St. Louis University High by a slim margin, taking the Missouri state final 15-14 Saturday in a dynamic game that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Lindenwood Tournament: Who Showed Well
The Lindenwood Tournament in St. Charles, Mo. provided an excellent buildup weekend for teams in the middle of the country.
Scores include:
901 33 St. Thomas Aquinas 26
KC Jr. Blues 27 SLUH 5
901 36 Bixby 17
St. Thomas Aquinas 10 SLUH 5
KC Jr. Blues 87 Lindbergh 7
Longtime HS Coach Eddie Cummings Calls It a Career
Longtime Kansas City Junior Blues Head Coach Eddie Cummings is hanging it up, sort of.
Cummings, who has coached the Junior Blues for 19 years, is stepping back and will see his role taken over by his son, Casey.
"I won't be completely gone," said Cummings. "I will be around to help, but the team is in very good hands."