GRR: Xavier HS
In a clash of two of the top single-school teams in the country, #3 Gonzaga defeated #1 Xavier on dramatic fashion.
New York's Xavier HS halted, or at least slowed, the Doylestown momentum train Saturday, defeating the strong Pennsylvania squad 29-19.
Xavier HS of New York City defeated St. Joe's Prep. of Philadelphia Saturday 42-14 in a season warmup game for both.
On a rainy June Sunday Xavier HS defeated rivals Pelham HS to win the Rugby NY Boys DI title.
In the rain, Xavier played a very structured style of percentage rugby, and waiting for chances to attack wide. While Xavier looked to pressure Pelham in the mauls, Pelham defended those very well, forcing the Xavier backs to do more.
Pelham and Xavier will meet for the Rugby NY Boys HS championship after both won semifinals Saturday.