BYU Tunes Up in Vegas
Women’s Cougar Rugby (BYU) has been a faithful attendee to the Las Vegas Invitational since its inception, mostly because competition is limited in Utah and the team has 15s playoffs for which to prepare. BYU is also pretty good at 7s, despite the first side’s early exit from the competition.
Orem Surprises Late in the LVI
The Lady Stallions got their first taste of 7s last fall, as Utah Youth Rugby hosted its inaugural girls club 7s season. Orem ended up winning the state title and were curious how they’d match up against tougher competition. So they traveled to the Las Vegas Invitational and entered the Girls High School Elite 7s division.
Atlantis U16s Exceed Expectations
There were plenty of successes and surprises at the Las Vegas Invitational, but one topping the list is the Atlantis U16s in the Girls High School Open division. It was the first time that the all-star program has fielded this age group, and that alone was an achievement. The players, however, had higher standards for themselves.
Feury on Fire for HSAAs
The Girls High School All Americans garnered a lot of attention at the Las Vegas Invitational – that’s how program firsts typically go. But the USA needed skilled captains to lead these sides, and they found them in McKenzie Hawkins and Tess Feury.
All Americans Celebrate First-Ever Title
The Girls High School Elite played out its version of the North American rugby rivalry in today’s LVI final. The Girls High School All Americans 1 (GHSAA) faced reigning champ British Columbia in the title bout, and after a tense few minutes, pulled away with the 27-5 win.
