GRR: Gonzaga
In a stormer of a game that certainly lived up to its billing, St. Ignatius of Cleveland defeated Gonzaga of Washington DC 38-26 in a crossover match in Morgantown, WV.
In a clash between two school teams that have a long and stories rivalry, Gonzaga HS defeated Xavier 19-0.
Gonzaga's defensive effort was very strong, and it had to be as Xavier threatened to score several times and camped out on the Gonzaga tryline for about eight minutes.
Gonzaga High School played its first official game Wednesday, running into a more seasoned Georgetown Prep side and coming away with a 26-26 tie.
High School rugby may be returning in the field this spring, at least in some areas.
Of course states are varied in how they have dealt with high school sports, and with some football or soccer seasons being bumped to the spring, other sports, such as rugby, have had to adjust.
Take a look at the photo and you might not recognize him.