HS Nationals News
The Boys HS National Championships sparkled at the end, especially with the Herriman vs St. Ignatius single-school final.
Herriman lost a lead and gained it back to win in dramatic fashion 22-17 after losing the last two finals on the final play. In doing so, Herriman overcame a skilled, smart, and enormously brave St. Ignatius team in the program’s first National Championship.
Thunder Rugby defeated the favored Charlotte Tigers 13-8 in a tense, defensive battle that owed much of its appeal to the drama of the moment.
Thunder’s defense was once again massive. Through the three games of the Boys HS National Championships, Thunder gave up only three tries.
There is one major story in the Single-School Day Two of the Boys HS National Championships, so we'll tell that story.
It will be the Charlotte Tigers vs Thunder Rugby in the final of the Boys HS Club National Championships after both teams won very hard-hitting, defensive semifinals Friday night in Kansas City, Mo.
We'll get to those semis, but first a look at the rest of the bracket.
Tempe will play the San Diego Mustangs in the final of the Tier 2 Boys HS National Championships after both won their semifinals Friday morning in Kansas City.
Tempe and SFGG played a thrilling, back-and-forth contest in which both teams showcased the ability to score from anywhere. Tempe's explosive attack saw them through, helped along the way by a yellow card against SFGG.