Ignatius Saves Best for Last in Ohio 7s
For the fourth time in a row St. Ignatius is the Rugby Ohio boys 7s champion team.
In previous years the final has often been a difficult affair. Ignatius lost on the last play of the game against St. Edward back in 2021. They were pushed very hard in the mud against St. Xavier two years ago. It never seems to be as simple as it could be for the favorites.
West Pitt Takes Rugby Ohio Girls 7s
Rugby Ohio’s girls 7s title went to a team from out of the state, as West Pitt defeated Brunswick in a close one in the final.
West Pitt plays in Ohio because the travel to the Cleveland area is much easier. They will also compete in the Rugby Pennsylvania finals a week from now.
Who Is Making an Impact in Fall HS Sevens?
We're taking a quick look around the Boys HS 7s scene this fall.
As fans know, different regions address 7s differently. Some play 7s somewhat recreationally, some have a very defined season with a championship at the end, and some don't play at all.
Here's a look at what we can tell you.
NAI 7s Set to Kick Off This Week
The NAI 7s kicks off Friday with a few changes and some wrinkles.
Last year's event was marred by some significant trouble surrounding the U14 competitions, and it was a cose-run thing whether U14s would even return. As it turned out, the U14 brackets are invitation only now, with some closer vetting going on for those teams.
Bring the Players in and Mix Them Up! Snake Pit Sevens
High school-age teams are playing 7s in various tournaments around the country this summer, and here's a really interesting one.
This past weekend, the Lutherville-Timonium Vipers hosted Snake Pit Sevens in Baltimore, Md. Teams registered, and then their rosters were reassigned to six different motley snake-themed teams.
