High School Boys
Eastside of Washington faced off with new HS program Owyhee of Idaho in a cross-border match, but the game had more history than one might think.
St. Pius X, St. Thomas, and West Houston all produced big wins in Texas HS rugby this weekend.
The San Diego Mustangs defeated Te Mana Rugby (Snow Canyon), which visited Southern California from Utah.
The #12-ranked Mustangs ran out to a 34-0 lead at halftime over the #17-ranked Snow Canyon team. Wing Ryan Velanzano scored three tries in the game while lock Dylan Fortune piled up many long charges through the Te Mana defense.
In a game between two highly-ranked teams in Connecticut, Staples HS (ranked #5 among school teams) tied Aspetuck (ranked #10 among HS clubs) on Friday night.
In a physical, spirited match, Staples did well to contains a very dangerous set of Aspetuck backs and some powerful forwards.
Two teams that could be playing for a national championship will meet up this weekend in Utah.