GRR: Rugby NY
In what has to be thought of as an upset, Pelham HS defeated Xavier HS 20-14 in MetNY action over the weekend.
Pelham (ranked #21 by GRR) left the game elated with the win over the #2-ranked Xavier, but also feeling like they could have scored more.
It’s easy to say “youth rugby is the future” but how, exactly do you accomplish this?
While it’s good news that youth and HS participation is up about 19%, it’s also true that neglecting growth of the youth game can also spell doom for a program, especially a HS club (which has to re-recruit hard every year) or even a state organization.
Rugby NY wrapped up their HS 7s season over the weekend with Boys Varsity, Girls, and Boys JV action.
With state borders sometimes being irrelevant in the area of New York City, some teams from Connecticut and New Jersey also participated.
Sunday RugbyPA will crowns its 7s champions with four divisions vying for titles.
Corning Lions Rugby Club High School Girls defeated Orchard Park Rugby Club 22-20 on Sunday to claim the program's first Rugby NY State Championship.
Led by captain and fullback Mykaela Reed as well as the brilliant play of No. 8 Kendra Close, Corning was able to overcome a 20-10 second half deficit to surprise six-time defending champion Orchard Park.