High School Girls
Southern California’s girls select side was outstanding in Saturday play in the Great Northwest Challenge.
With good teamwork from the forwards and with freshman fullback Lilly Durbin torching defenses every time they left her some space, the Griffins defeated Washington handily and crushed a combined NorCal/Oregon side.
Twelve girls teams are slated to play in the Rugby Challenge Cup regional all-star tournament this weekend in Pittsburgh, Pa.
In the Varsity Bracket, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, and a combined New Jersey/Empire team face off against Ohio II, Ohio I, Western New York, and Maryland.
The Utah Lions girls HS team pushed Northern California in the final of the Rocky Mountain Challenge but fell short 24-12.
The victory capped off a best-ever all-star effort by Minnesota, which has been too often the bridesmaid team in recent years.
The Great Northwest Challenge welcomes ten girls select sides in two divisions to Delta Park in Portland, Ore. Saturday and Sunday.
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