GRR: Fairfield Prep
Fairfield Prep make a bit of a statement this weekend with a shutout win over New Jersey's Morris club.
Rob Murphy scored 18 points on two tries and four conversions, while Anthony Dorsi and Rob Murphy also picked up a brace as Fairfield won 57-0.
The past week saw several state champions crowned in Boys HS rugby, with New York, Connecticut, and Illinois all seeing championship games.
Here's a roundup:
IllinoisGlen Ellyn ran out to a 24-7 lead and held off Notre Dame de la Salette 36-29 in the Illinois Boys D1 final.
Fairfield Prep defeated Staples 43-14 in midweek Connecticut action.
Staples would kick off with a massively high kick from Eoin Cuddy, who would use the boot all day to try to play territory against Prep, and whose restarts are elite level. Staples would retain several of their restarts.
The Gonzaga Classic had various tiers in its competition and in the Varsity tier Fairfield Prep came out on top.
Outscoring their opponents 94-11 over the three games, Fairfield took another step forward in what has been a pretty solid season.
Fairfield Prep vs Salesianum
Siena College served as neutral-site hosts for Fairfield Prep (Conn.) and Canisius (NY).
It was a big win for Fairfield as they ran out 65-0 winners. Charles Dooley, Nick Vittoria, and Wally Wuchiski all scored two tries each.