GRR: MARC
The undefeateds remain undefeated in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference, and the top four are starting to come into focus.
In the Pennsylvania Division, Bloomsburg improved to 4-0 after a 118-17 win over Lock Haven (0-4). The team has scored 49 tries this season, and 18 were dotted down on Saturday.
Hurricane Joaquin forced some cancellations and forfeits in the Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference (MARC), but four DII women’s games did take place. Out front were division leaders Kutztown and Bloomsburg, which outscored their opponents by a combined 98-0.
There are many familiar notes in Bloomsburg’s recent past. The program wanted to be more competitive, so it hired a tested coach, Kevin Castner from East Stroudsburg University. He injected structure and discipline, and while there was some resistance, the players subscribed to this success-driven culture. The affect was realized on the pitch, and Bloomsburg started winning.
The Mid-Atlantic Rugby Conference (MARC) entered week two of league play and saw 12 of 14 teams in action. Last year's leaders, Kutztown and Bloomsburg, put up big numbers, defeating their respective opponents by a combined 157-5. (See full standings here)
The Mid-Atlantic Men's DII Rugby Conference has set its schedule amid significant changes for the league.