GRR: NCRC
It was no surprise that Central Washington won the NCRC 7s, because they always win it, but it was a surprise that Gonzaga University finish second.
Zags, as they are known among Washington state fans of all sports, has played some good rugby over the years, but is now newly promoted to the DIAA NCRC championship in 15s, and had something to prove in the 7s tournament.
Central Washington went 6-0 over the weekend to win the program's sixth-straight Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference 7s championship.
Washington State University Tri Cities won the Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference Cup 7s tournament in Bend, Ore., and has qualified for the NCRC 7s Championships this coming weekend at Central Washington University.
College 7s on the West Coast got started in Bellingham, Wash., as 16 teams played in the Western Washington University 7s Saturday, with Central Washington emerging as cup winners.
The Northwest Collegiate Rugby Conference will begin its season in late September with the first of four 7s tournaments.