GRR: St. Augustine
Game one of their tour of Ireland saw the St. Augustine Hermits lose to Good Counsel College in New Ross, County Wexford, but it was a hugely beneficial experience regardless.
Jesuit of Sacramento defeated SCIRF champion St. Augustine 22-5 in a crossover clash Saturday.
The game was played at Cal Maritime, and was an excellent example of the quality of rugby top schools are capable of. The Saints had trouble breaking through a staunch Jesuit defense, but play a smart, structured game throughout.
This weekend features a top ten clash between Jesuit and Saint Augustine from San Diego. Both teams will meet in the bay area and play at Cal Maritime. Following the game the teams will travel to Cal to watch the Cal Invitational.
Saint Augustine defeated San Clemente 29-14 Saturday to win the SCIRF title, and finish the season undefeated.
This is the final of teams trying to follow California Interscholastic Federation rules on high school athletics. While it's not an official CIF league, organizers hope its the precursor to one.
Six teams are looking for single-school championships this weekend in California.
The SCIRF league of teams looking to follow California Interscholastic Federation rules, sees St. Augustine play San Clemente in the final.