Five from Frender Leads Marin over Elsie Allen
The Marin Highlanders opened their Northern California season with a fairly emphatic 54-5 win over Elsie Allen.
This wasn't an easy outing by any means but it was made a bit easier thanks to some impressive finishing from fullback Zach Frender.
HS Rugby Action Around the Nation
Around the nation in HS Rugby so far ...
Tri-State Area
Greenwich of Connecticut defeated Rye of New York 27-14. It was a tough, competitive game in which Rye wasn't helped by a red card (two yellow-card-worthy high tackles).
NorCal Latest: Danville, Menlo-Atherton Win
The #19-ranked HS club Danville beat #12 school team Jesuit in Sacramento Saturday, with the Oaks taking down the Marauders 22-12.
While Jesuit battled in this game and worked hard to keep it close, Danville, behind a hard-nosed forward effort, looked the more impressive team and was certainly the (slightly) more game-hardened.
NorCal DII Rundown
Division II in high school rugby can be a hit-or-miss proposition; some of those leagues are for new teams, or for teams that are struggling with numbers, but in Northern California it’s a serious competition, and some excellent teams are coming out of there.
Among them are the Elsie Allen Lobos, who remain unbeaten and are going to the Boys HS Rugby National Championships.
Danville v Jesuit Highlights NorCal Weekend
It's not often you get a #1 v a #2 HS game in February, but we have one this weekend.
