High School Boys
The Massachusetts IAA season is just around the corner and both BC High and Belmont High have started well.
BC High had almost a month between matches because of cancelations, but they finally got to face an opponent this past weekend, taking on New Jersey's Delbarton.
Behind a very strong showing by their back row, Gonzaga defeated the Charlotte Cardinals 22-10 to win the Gonzaga Classic.
While pool play was shortened somewhat on Saturday due to lightning, the excellent weather on Sunday made for an excellent day of rugby throughout the 12-team boys premier tournament.
It's difficult to fully represent the rivalry between St. Edward and St. Ignatius in Cleveland.
These two schools are just a few minutes' drive from each other and yet in some way are light years apart. You're an Ed's fan or you're an Iggy fan. You can't be both. Both schools have enjoyed success in a variety of sports and that includes rugby.
Belmont Shore is now alone atop the Southern California HS Club standings after a 33-26 defeat of the San Diego Mustangs.
"Good contest," said Mustangs Head Coach MAtty Sandoval. "The better team won; [Belmont Shore] is better than last year, probably the best team in the country. We played well."
Here;s a quick roundup of what's been happening in Boys HS Rugby.
We do have a more detailed report on the Gonzaga Tournament here: Gonzaga Tournament Provides Plenty of Challenges