High School Boys
Well we don't have a lot of changes.
As we often say, if the high-ranked team won every time then it wouldn't be fun—well I guess this past week wasn't so much fun. Of the top 13, one was idle, and two are on tour; the other 10 won.
Eastside defeated rivals Rainier Highlanders in a key Rugby Washington league game this weekend.
This was a dramatic and intense game. Both the Lions and the Highlanders were undefeated going into this game and had won their games in convincing fashion and it was fitting that the game was played under dark, ominous clouds, which then gave way to glorious sunshine.
Gonzaga, ranked #1, is on tour in France, so it's unlikely anything will happen there that will dislodge them, and likely those games will only help them.
Good time to remind you that touring is a really good idea, especially with Irish Rugby Tours>>
Siena College served as neutral-site hosts for Fairfield Prep (Conn.) and Canisius (NY).
It was a big win for Fairfield as they ran out 65-0 winners. Charles Dooley, Nick Vittoria, and Wally Wuchiski all scored two tries each.
Around the nation in HS Rugby so far ...
Tri-State AreaGreenwich 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).