GRR: Tempe
Tempe made it two wins this weekend with a 19-12 defeat of South Orange County, a Southern California team coming in for a visit.
Ashton Liddell was named the player of the game with Alani Maafu having a strong game in the forwards and Aki Pulu once again dangerous in the backs.
Boys high school rugby is slowly getting into gear, and while March will see a larger number of teams ramp it up, we do have some games to look at this weekend.
Rugby Arizona's league season is on the horizon, but Tempe is already on the move and looking strong with numbers through their high school and youth programs.
While GRR has already had a close look at the Tempe Rugby Club, we figured we'd give you an update.
As outlined in these pages, Tempe had some big dreams for 2020 thanks to a concentration on youth and developing players when they are young.
Youth Movement Spurs Tempe Resurgence
In a meeting of the top two high school teams in Arizona, Tempe edged Red Mountain 20-17 in a physical early-season encounter.
Tau Pauga's penalty goal was the difference in a tense game that will create plenty of baggage for the rematch.