St. Ignatius Holds Off Gonzaga in DC
In a meeting of two top-10 school teams, St. Ignatius of Cleveland held off Gonzaga College HS 28-21 Saturday.
Played at Gonzaga’s home field in Washington, DC, this match was part of three matches across age levels, with all of the games very close. It was a warm, sunny day, which was a nice change for Ignatius, which has been enduring a rather harsh winter.
The Friendship Cup: From a Single Match to a National Rugby Showcase
“What many people don’t realize is that The Friendship Cup started as a single match in 2023 between Raptor Rugby (TN) and the Charlotte Cardinals,” said Friendship Cup founder and Peak Rugby partner Mike Orefice.
“Jason Zehmke reached out because his team was looking for a match, and we decided to test ourselves against one of the top Tier 1 high school programs in the nation.”
St. Thomas of Houston Wins Dramatic Local Derby
St. Thomas edged Strake Jesuit 24-22 Wednesday night in a huge game among school teams in Texas.
Both teams were undefeated going into this match and it proved to be a very intense contest.
"A lot of these guys know each other and have played each other since middle school," said St. Thomas Head Coach James Wolfinger. "It was a true derby."
Gamebreakers for March in HS Rugby
Here's a little look back at the past month or so and the players who had some big performances.
Jaxson Siroky, Wichita
The Wichita wing scored three tries in a victory over Junction City.
Andy Campanell, Bixby
Described by his coach as "a large, fast wrecking ball," Campanell has exploded onto the scene for Bixby this year at center.
Old Guard Strong in New-Look Utah League
One of the features of high school rugby in the last couple of years is the realignment, readjustment, and reimagining of various leagues.
Some have succeeded, some have fallen flat, and some have been rebuilt.
