Team News
Vols Upset Gamecocks
The University of Tennessee scored with three minutes to go to overcome slight favorites South Carolina to clinch the SCRC East.
In a typical tight game between two longtime rivals, Tennessee took an early lead with a penalty kick from Andrew Sayers. South Carolina replies, taking the lead with a try from James Whipper, and Brian Keown’s conversion made it 7-3.
Key Non-Conference Games This Weekend
While a variety of conferences kick off this weekend, several prominent college programs are finding a little extra competition outside of the conference structure.
End of an Era for Maryville
It’s an end of an era for Maryville. Although Saturday’s girls high school state championship was won by a solid cast of players, the influence of a few graduating players cannot be overlooked in the Tennessee power’s legacy of victory.
Anderson Leading Tennessee 7s Effort
The University of Tennessee is ramping up its efforts in 7s this winter/spring, and have enlisted the help of alumnus Sammy Anderson to run the 7s team.
Maryville Bags 3rd State 7s Title
The holidays are that much cheerier for Maryville, which won the girls Tennessee State 7s Championship earlier this month. Even more impressive than its third 7s title is the fact that the team doesn’t even start playing 7s until the conference playoffs – a feat that suggests the Maryville program is churning out some superb rugby players.
