GRR: Rugby Ohio
The Buckeye Invitational wrapped up on Sunday with
Celtic 34 Illinois Tornadoes 19 (Girls)Celtic fullback Carrie Coyer-Westerberg continued her scoring run with two tries and some of the younger Celtic players showed well with Maery McEwan having a big day at scrumhalf.
The Buckeye Invitational all-star tournament in Ohio capped off Day One with Celtic girls looking very strong.
The games were played at Darree Fields in Dublin, Ohio with five girls games and one boys game were played:
Six boys state champions were crowns Saturday at Rugby Ohio's Finals Day at Fortess Obetz just outside Columbus, with some impressive showings, and two very dramatic finishes.
Some quick notes from state championships around the nation.
In New York it will be Rye vs Xavier on Sunday for the state D1 championship. Rye shut out Canisius 18-0 and Xavier beat Corning on Saturday.
In Illinois, Glen Ellyn defeated New Trier 45-17 Friday night to take the Rugby Illinois title. Joey Pope scored four tries for the Ducks.
Rugby Ohio is set for its championship weekend at Fortress Obetz in Columbus.