GRR: Southern California
St. John Bosco just managed to survive the Southern California Boys Varsity White final, as View Park’s storming comeback fell just a conversion short - St. John won 45-43 in a barnburner of a game.
St. John Bosco surged ahead early, using their big forwards to pound the lighter but faster View Park team.
The Southern California Varsity White division comes down to one game, as View Park Prep plays St. John Bosco Saturday in the final.
Both teams have improved drastically from the early going, as they got a few players back from football duty and injuries. At one point 2-2, View Park got it going at just the right time, beating Dana Hills and Mission Vista in high-offense efforts.
Back in December View Park Prep edged St. John Bosco 14-12.
It was a crucial result for View Park, which had started its season with a loss to Dana Hills and needed to get back into playoff contention.
The Southern California Varsity Red league is all up for grabs after Torrey Pines rebounded from a bad loss to record an impressive victory.
In a dramatic overtime dame, the View Park Prep team frm Los Angeles defeated previously 5-1 Dana Hills to advance in the Southern California Youth Rugby Varsity White playoffs.
In a wild game, View Park led 17-13 at halftime, scoring three tries through their forward pack, with No. 8 Tay Braggs leading the charge, while Dana Hills scored a try and two penalties.