Over 90 young rugby players represented RugbyPA over the weekend at Pittsburgh's RCT Challenge Cup. All three sides produced a competitive set of results over the two days against some of the strongest States in the Country. The successful weekend was crowned by the Varsity Girls last play victory against Indiana in the Championship Final. While the results speak for themselves, more importantly, this was an experience that all players involved improved, developed and enjoyed.
The Varsity Girls team captained by Sophie Pryz from Doylestown and Paige Krahling from Keystone were a group that should character and determination throughout. They played some great rugby against some talented and spirited opposition.
Saturday
Won vs Virginia 33- 17
Won vs Ohio 22-10
Sunday
Final Won vs Indiana 22 - 17
A last play of the game score from tournament MVP Daz Williams of West Shore United secured a well deserved victory for the RugbyPA Varsity Girls.
Thanks to coaches - Tony DeRemer, Kevin Castner and Stacy Mancuso
The Varsity Boys, captained by Conestoga's Jack McLean at No.8 met some strong opposition throughout a highly competitive weekend, narrowly missing out on conversion kicks on two occasions
Saturday
Won vs New York - 26 - 0
Lost vs Indiana - 19 - 15
Sunday
Won vs Empire - 19 - 5
Lost to Ohio - 22 - 21
RugbyPA would like to wish our 12th grade representative players the best of luck in their rugby careers as they move onto bigger and better rugby experiences. Tournament MVP was flanker Peter Jean from Conestoga, who epitomized the teams hard rate and resilience throughout the weekend.
Thanks to coaches - James English, Simon Pinder & Greg Mininger
The Junior Varsity Boys captained by Doylestown Fly Half Mike Weir, had an impressive first day, playing some expansive, fast paced rugby. They were unfortunate to not get the result they were looking for in Sunday's Semi Final missing out narrowly to Virginia in an edge of the seat game.
Junior Varsity
Saturday -
Won vs Virginia 21 - 17
Won vs Maryland 26 - 10
Sunday -
Lost in Semi Final to Virginia 10 - 0
It was encouraging to see some of the talent on display and testament to the Junior and HS Club coaches who have invested so much time in these young players. The future looks bright for RugbyPA boys rugby and some of these players are destined for big things. Captain Mike Weir took tournament MVP.
Thanks to coaches - Seth Erwin, Matt Boccuti & David Young.
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