High School Boys
Gonzaga HS won the Boys HS bracket of the Cherry Blossom Tournament in DC over the weekend, defeating Loyola Blakefield in the final.
Archbishop Spalding took the Plate over the Maryland Exiles, while Christian Brothers Academy took the Spoon.
Florida’s HS competition was shaken a little bit with the news that the 3-4 Cape Pirates defeated 6-1 Tampa.
The Pirates emerged 14-13 winners in a game that may not have an enormous effect on the playoff picture, but it’s still an interesting result.
With the Krewe losing, and RBMA winning 41-27 over West Pines, it is Riviera Beach Maritime Academy that is in 1st place.
Jayden Demmy scored five tries to lead West Shore United to a 38-33 comeback victory over West Chester in Rugby PA DI Club action this past weekend.
St. Edward left the University of Kentucky High School Showcase 2-0 on the varsity level and 4-0 overall, beating South Doyle and Ravenwood.
St. Ed’s beat South Doyle 55-0 on Saturday, paced by Elijah Warfield's two tries, and their JVs won 53-0 over South Doyle’s Bs. On Sunday, St. Edward’s JVs were victorious again, and then in the varsity game, St. Edward beat Ravenwood 31-3.
Upsets continue around the country in Boys HS rugby, with Southern California no exception.
The Coastal Dragons put the San Diego Mustangs to the sword 34-22 this weekend.