High School Boys
Here’s the latest from the Boys HS 7s at the CRC.
Saturday saw teams play only the one game on Saturday, the quarterfinals for most and consolation semifinals for some.
In the HS Open competition, Archmere shut out Narberth and West Chester won big over St. Augustine 24-5. Media edged LaSalle and Downingtown beat Unionville 2 by a try.
Edina and Minnetonka will meet in the final of the Minnesota Youth Rugby Boys HS championship next week after both won semifinals Saturday.
For Edina, the favorite and defending champs, it was a scary day. Edina ran out to a 12-0 lead, but were stifled by a strong Duluth forward pack and the game ended 12-12.
Pelham and Xavier will meet for the Rugby NY Boys HS championship after both won semifinals Saturday.
Here's the latest on Day Two of the Boys HS 7s at the CRC in Philadelphia and Chester, Pa.
In the Boys Open, Archmere continues to play well and shut out Narberth in the quarterfinals. West Chester also looked impressive.
St. Edward won the Rugby Ohio state championship Friday night, defeating longtime rivals St. Ignatius 12-7 in a typically difficult, tense game.
St. Edward took the lead with an unconverted try in the first half, but St. Ignatius replied and 7-5 at the break.