High School Boys
Sometimes the hardest thing to deal with is heightened expectations.
For example, when most of your team’s backline is invited to the HS All American camp, you’re expected to perform. But a twisted ankle here, or a case of the flu there, and it can sometimes start off on the wrong foot, and then expectations move you to force things.
Rugby Indiana has named its all-state selections for the Boys Super League, Boys DI, and Boys DII.
Two USA age-grade standouts spent the 4th of July in South Africa as they are part of the Sharks Academy in Durban.
“We just buckled down,” said center/fullback Sioaosi Pakileata about his team’s strong finish. “Our coach said to rest up, not play stupid, and pass the ball.”
Kalihi had plenty of pace but didn’t use it the first day.
Helena came out of nowhere to win the Montana Boys HS championships this spring, coming into the state playoffs seeded 6th, but winning it all.
The final was played against Bitteroot, and was played in honor of a Helena player who had committed suicide - the game was played on the late player’s birthday.