High School Boys
Xavier HS defeated St. Augustine High School in South Jersey to open up the season for both school teams.
The game was highlighted by five tries from player of the game Padraig Long. The Xavier JVs beat the Hermits JVs 75-0.
In the 1st-side match the Knights attacked from the opening whistle and looked sharp throughout the game with a defense that never faltered.
In an intriguing inter-state meeting Rye HS of New York tied Raptor Rugby of Tennessee 10-10.
It was a good challenge for the defending Tennessee state champs and one of the top teams in New York.
The Lindenwood Tournament in St. Charles, Mo. provided an excellent buildup weekend for teams in the middle of the country.
Scores include:
901 33 St. Thomas Aquinas 26
KC Jr. Blues 27 SLUH 5
901 36 Bixby 17
St. Thomas Aquinas 10 SLUH 5
KC Jr. Blues 87 Lindbergh 7
Teams from all over flooded Charlotte, NC for the Carolina Ruggerfest as a warmup event but also a cap to the winter season.
Teams such as Oceanside from South Carolina, and South Meck from North Carolina, used the tournament as a way to finish up their winter single-school season. Other North Carolina clubs or cold-weather clubs used it as a warmup.
Washington's Rainier Highlanders recorded a nicely-taken win over Camas, one of the top teams from Oregon.
Both teams came out looking for a physical edge in the match, but Rainier were able to score two tries at the 11th and 14th minutes to grab early control of the match.