posted Feb 23, 2012 2:46 PM by Kyle Kreun
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From RugbyMag:
Written by Cody Secker
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 18:10 Granite Bay Hopes to be Hard Stop for Jesuit
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With a lot of teams comes a lot of games. That’s exactly what is
going on in the Sacramento area for ruggers this weekend. And with a lot
of games, comes league shuffling and potential upsets.
First place Granite Bay faces off against Jesuit in a matchup that
could make things very interesting. Granite Bay is the power in league
right now and would only make things that much more difficult for other
teams with a win to stay undefeated.
Jesuit has gotten off to a rocky start this year, but has momentum
with a win last weekend against Vacaville. With a win over Granite Bay,
Jesuit would move to 2-1 on the year and stay apace with the Cougars,
Islanders, Mother Lode and Sierra Foothills for running in the middle of
the league pack.
In the second matchup, Islanders will be taking on Sierra Foothills.
Currently the Islanders own the second place spot at 2-0 and would stay
with Granite Bay with a win. Sierra Foothills is in the competitive
fourth place mix with the Mother Lode and Jesuit. A win and loss from
both teams would catapult Sierra Foothills over both clubs and put them
back in the hunt.
Next up is the Cougars and Lancers. Pretty simple for the Cougars, if
they win and the Islanders lose, second place belongs to them. If the
Lancers (0-3) upset the Cougars, they could get jumped by three teams in
league and drop down to sixth place and tough schedule ahead.
Last, but certainly not least is the matchup of Mother Lode and
Vacaville. Despite their record (0-3), Vacaville has been competitive in
all their games and certainly no roll over. Mother Lode can control
their destiny with a win to go to 2-1, but will need help from Granite
Bay and the Islanders to make noise in the standings.
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posted May 3, 2011 10:25 AM by Kyle Kreun
Jesuit to Host Pacific Coast Rugby Championships
Submitted by Jesuit Webmaster on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 06:36.
Join the crowd to watch top high school rugby
this weekend as the teams battle for the single seed to the USA National
Championships May 6 and May 7, 2011
Pacific Coast RFU playoffs
Jesuit High School
Friday May 6
Jesuit v. Idaho #1 kickoff 4 PM
Dixon v. Snow Canyon ( Utah #1) kickoff 5:30 PM
Saturday May 7
Consolation game kickoff 12:30 PM
Championship game kickoff 2 PM
Referees: Joe Androvich, Chris Tucker
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posted May 2, 2011 10:29 PM by Kyle Kreun
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Sacramento Amazons Claim Girls U-19 Norcal TitleThe Amazons beat Motherlode 15-10 to take the crown.
Their 22-0 Win on Saturday over Alameda led to their Championship Game Sunday. NCYRA Championships
Varsity Gold Championship: Jesuit – 34, SFGG – 19
Varsity Gold Consolation: Hayward – 24, San Mateo – 19
Varsity Girls Championship: Amazons – 15, Mother Lode – 10
Varsity Girls Consolation: Bishop O’Dowd – 31, Alameda – 5
Varsity Silver Champions: Oakland – 38, Bishop O’Dowd – 22
Junior Varsity Champions: Granite Bay – 57, McClatchy – 7
PCIT Champions
Varsity Gold: Champions – Peninsula, Runner-Up – Bellarmine
Varsity Silver: Rosa – 24, Seattle – 7
Junior Varsity: Champions – Dixon, Runner-Up – Bishop O’Dowd
View Motherlode vs. Amazons Norcal Playoff Photos here |
posted May 2, 2011 10:28 PM by Kyle Kreun
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Oakland Warthogs Victorious 38- 22 over Bishop O'Dowd for Varsity Silver Championship
NCYRA Championships
Varsity Gold Championship: Jesuit – 34, SFGG – 19
Varsity Gold Consolation: Hayward – 24, San Mateo – 19
Varsity Girls Championship: Amazons – 15, Mother Lode – 10
Varsity Girls Consolation: Bishop O’Dowd – 31, Alameda – 5
Varsity Silver Champions: Oakland – 38, Bishop O’Dowd – 22
Junior Varsity Champions: Granite Bay – 57, McClatchy – 7
PCIT Champions
Varsity Gold: Champions – Peninsula, Runner-Up – Bellarmine
Varsity Silver: Rosa – 24, Seattle – 7
Junior Varsity: Champions – Dixon, Runner-Up – Bishop O’Dowd
CONGRATULATIONS WARTHOGS!
2011 Northern California Youth Rugby Association
Varsity Silver Division Champions |
posted May 2, 2011 10:27 PM by Kyle Kreun
Granite Bay Grizzlies are Norcal JV Gold Champions
Granite
Bay Won Big against McClatchy in Final (57-7) to take the JV Norcal
Crown... This same crew were the Sac Valley F/S Champs last year. Wins on Saturday led to their Championship Game Sunday: Game 1 - 50- 0 win over Danville
Game 2 - 20-7 win over Sierra View Granite Bay Grizzlies vs. McClatchy Norcal Playoff Photos here |
posted May 2, 2011 10:26 PM by Kyle Kreun
Jesuit Takes NorCal Rugby Varsity Gold ChampionshipsJesuit takes Varsity Gold Championship with 34 - 19 over S.F.G.G. on Sunday. Recap: The
top four Varsity Gold squads squared off on Friday evening in the first
PCIT action of the weekend. SFGG beat Hayward (38-15) and Jesuit won
20-12 over San Mateo to Set the Finals up for Sunday. View Jesuit vs. SFGG Norcal Playoff Photos here |
posted May 2, 2011 3:20 PM by Kyle Kreun
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updated May 3, 2011 10:08 AM
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Jesuit Takes NorCal Rugby Varsity Gold ChampionshipsJesuit takes Varsity Gold Championship with 34 - 19 over S.F.G.G. on Sunday. Recap: The top four Varsity Gold squads squared off on Friday evening in the first PCIT action of the weekend. SFGG beat Hayward (38-15) and Jesuit won 20-12 over San Mateo to Set the Finals up for Sunday. View Jesuit vs. SFGG Norcal Playoff Photos here
Oakland Warthogs Victorious over Bishop O'Dowd for Varsity Silver Championship CONGRATULATIONS WARTHOGS!
2011 Northern California Youth Rugby Association
Varsity Silver Division Champions
| Granite Bay Grizzlies are NorCal JV Gold Champions
Granite Bay Won Big against McClatchy in Final (57-7) to take the JV Norcal Crown... This same crew were the Sac Valley F/S Champs last year. Wins on Saturday led to their Championship Game Sunday: Game 1 - 50- 0 win over Danville
Game 2 - 20-7 win over Sierra View Granite Bay Grizzlies vs. McClatchy Norcal Playoff Photos here
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posted Apr 28, 2011 7:08 PM by Kyle Kreun
Norcal High School Rugby Playoffs are being held this weekend at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Complex. The action actually starts Friday evening as the final four in Varsity Gold meet up to decide who will be in the championship Game Saturday at 1 p.m. Norcalrugby will be reporting throughout the weekend - posting match highlights and results. Check back often to keep up with this great weekend of rugby! More info regarding the PCIT can be found on their website. |
posted Apr 26, 2011 12:57 PM by Kyle Kreun
Thanks to Bruce Carter's Blog at Hail Pelicus -
Tuesday, April 12
Berkeley Rhinos 0 – LAMORINDA 48Referee: Eric Rauscher
This was truly a game of two halves. In the first half, Lamorinda only
scored one converted try. The play was pretty even and it looked to be a
very close game. I am not sure what happened at the half time break,
but Lamorinda came out like a team on fire and scored about every time
they got the ball.
I called the game early due to Berkeley being down two men (Yellow cards
for late tackles) and there really being no point to drag it out. If
only the second half had been like the first.
Friday, April 15
Jesse Williams Cup at Elsie Allen
Elsie Allen 12 – SANTA ROSA/NEWMAN 20Referee: Sean Peters
Friday night under the lights at Else Allen High School. The Lobos vs the Santa Rosa / Newman, for the Jesse William cup.
Jesse William was a Santa Rosa rugby player who was killed in the line
of duty in the war in Iraq. Jesse William's father came out and spoke on
behalf of his son, that was followed by the EAHS choir signing the
Star-Spangled Banner and the presence of our U.S Army was a spectacular
event to unfold.
The Lobos came out hard and fast, but Santa Rosa had the same plan
scoring the first try of the game 7-0. Then Lobos answered with a try of
their own Both teams were hard hitting and not backing down from one
another. 12 - 10 at the half.
Second half was just like the first half both teams determined to out
ruck the other. Santa Rosa had some great runs from their big forward
pack, which lead up to 2 more trys. When all said and done, both teams
are ready for their play-offs. FINAL 12 - 20 Santa Rosa / Newman.
Saturday
SKYHAWK CHAMPIONSHIP
SAN MATEO 27 – Peninsula Green 7Referee: James Hinkin
A close game at the half with a score of 10-7 San Mateo opened it up in
the second half. Pen Green had no answer to the pace and skill of the
San Mateo backs who took over for the final period. Pen Green battled
hard and had several breaks but could not convert as scramble defense
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posted Apr 19, 2011 12:46 PM by Kyle Kreun
HIGH SCHOOL GAMESThanks to Bruce Carter's Blog at Hail Pelicus
Thursday:
JESUIT RED 23 - McClatchy 20 Referee: Phil Akroyd
A close game that went down to the wire. McClatchy outscored the home team by 4 tries to three, but Jesuit took the pragmatic option of kicking easy PKs. The game was tied in the last minute when Jesuit were attacking the away side line. An over eager McClatchy player tackled way too high and Jesuit took the goal opportunity.
That was not the way the game deserved to end, but it was the call that had to be made.
Friday:
Varsity: VACAVILLE 43 – Christian Brothers 27 Referee: Rob Seiler (Virginia)
JV: VACAVILLE 24 - Christian Bothers 19 Referee: Phil Akroyd
CB went out strong in the first half but struggled to hold back a resurgent Vacaville in the second half. Vacaville had a one-try lead going into the last seven minutes, and CB had several close attacking opportunities in the final minutes, but could not make it through.
PITS 17 - De La Salle 6 Referee: Rob Hendrickson
PITS hosted De La Salle at Mills College's grass field for a Friday evening game. PITS played one of its more inspired games, scoring 3 tries, and getting the ball out wide to its wing for big gains. Both teams' defenses mounted spirited goal line stands, with the scoring difference being PITS' ability to get the ball out wide. Good HS rugby.
ELSIE ALLEN 20 – Sonoma State 10 Referee: Sean Peters
Friday afternoon game at Elsie Allen High School, where the Lobos hosted the first Sonoma State Rugby Club side of the year.
Sonoma looked great in numbers, because they had a bunch of players from the local high schools and local areas. It was great to see some new faces to the sport. Both sides elected to play 4 / 15 min half's. First half started with a no contest scrum since Sonoma hasn't had much time at the scrum. After that I felt like they were ready, and the following rest of the game the scrums were contested. The Lobos came out quick in the first half attacking right at the bigger Sonoma State side. With their fast rucking and attacking wide, caught Sonoma off sides and made them pay with a try between their centers 7-0. Second half was more the same. Sonoma's big forwards were starting to warm up and make big runs down field, to set up a try from there back-line 7-5. Right before half Lobos again found the try line making it 12-5 at the half. Starting the 3rd half both side lines had their talks from their coaches now they seemed to be more focused. Sonoma State was very aggressive around the rucks, and found some daylight with a big run from their scrum half. Setting up another try from there back-line 12-10. Last half the Lobos went back to work again hitting the rucks with numbers and attacking wide to put up another try for the Lobos. Towards the ending of the game a high tackle penalty awarded, Lobos decided to kick for try and made it. Final 20 -10 EAHS
SANTA ROSA 60 - Montgomery Vikings 0 Referee: Cary Bertolone
A Friday night game under the lights at Cardinal Newman, Rosa High rugby club dominated. Apparently, Montgomery coaches sent a few seniors packing for having bad attitudes and their remaining players only had two seniors left. At one point, when Montgomery's players were getting frazzled and down about 33-0, I brought them in and told them sometimes rugby is not about who wins, but it is about making some tackles, making some runs, supporting your teammates and having some fun. That inspired them and they seemed to enjoy the rest of the game without getting down on themselves. Rosa won the first game 60-0
In the second game, it was much closer and everyone had a good run. Lots of young players!!!
SFGG U19, 39 – St. Mary's C 19 Referee: Preston Gordon
Elsie Allen girls 5 – ALAMEDA 71 Referee: Sean Peters
A beautiful day out at Elsie Allen High School on the turf the Lobo Girls host the Alameda High School. Both teams looked like they were ready to do battle. Each team with a great amount of numbers. Lobos came out hard and fast but made a mistake and Alameda scored a try. After the kick off the Lobos found their way to the try line, 5 -7. Looked like the Lobos were in battle when Alameda's scrum half stated to pick the Lobos apart, with big runs and setting up their big forwards. Scoring a few more trys before half time 31-5. Second half was more like the first but Alameda's #1 and #10 had a show of their own, with some big runs and multiple trys. Final 71-5 Alameda
Saturday
SAN MATEO HS 61 - East Palo Alto Razorbacks HS 17 Referee: Tony Levitan
On a glorious day for rugby, two of the Peninsula's top high school teams squared off in a key pre-playoffs match. Unfortunately for EPA, their numbers were light as we neared kickoff time. San Mateo was gracious enough to push kickoff a further 15 minutes but we still opened play with only 12 players wearing EPA's red and white unis. The numbers imbalance was addressed soon thereafter as more EPA players showed up and rushed onto the pitch, but by then the damage in organization and preparedness for the match was done.
San Mateo charged out to an insurmountable lead in the opening 10 minutes, running in three quick tries (two converted), all marked by a combination of hard running, superior handling and -- unfortunately for EPA -- overlap situations. Once both sides were at full numbers, play evened out a bit, with EPA showing their flair for running rugby as well. San Mateo's fourth try was a sight to behold, with the pill being handled by at least half their side. A try with six minutes left in the half got EPA on the board, and then one more from San Mateo brought the halftime score to 29-7.
The second half track meet saw an additional eight tries, albeit the bulk of them coming from San Mateo. In one try of note, Flyhalf and captain, Michael Latu, scored on a simultaneously graceful and physically brutal determined run through the EPA defense that would have made good YouTube fare had the video team been on hand. The connections among players on each side were apparent as the competitive nature of the match was sprinkled with moments of playfulness, joking, and some chippy back-and-forth, supporting a generally well-played 70 minutes of high school rugby. Final tally, 61-17 for San Mateo.
PENINSULA GREEN 22 – Bellarmine 18 Referee: Chris Fisher
The Skyhawk Conference championship game will be this Saturday at 11 AM, San Mateo hosting Peninsula Green.
Sunday:
Marin Highlanders 24 – Elsie Allen 24 Mike King
Better weather for a Sunday morning rugby match is hard to imagine. Both sides came ready to play, but there was a great deal more enthusiasm initially with the Lobos. The sides traded some hard hits and both were effective stopping the attacks off the rucks at first. Elsie Allen struck first with a penalty kick and added 2 converted tries before the half. The Highlanders seemed to recognize the opponent was serious. They woke up to finish off the first stanza with a converted try. 7-17.
Momentum then continued in Marin’s favor into the second half. Some very nifty passing and running put 3 tries on the board, but 2 were at difficult angles for the kicker. Only one converted. Just when it seemed they were on the road home with a loss, however, the Lobos roared back to score a converted try to knot things up. As the clock wound down to the final whistle, the participants knew that they had a real contest that day with no losers among the players, the coaches, or the fans.
Monday:
BISHOP O'DOWD 42 – Danville Oaks 17 Referee: Aruna Ranaweera
Assistant Referees: Eric Rauscher, Rod Chance
BOD led 14-12 at half, but Danville took the lead 14-17 early in the second half. BOD edged ahead to 19-17 for most of the second half, but scored three tries at the end to win comfortably, 6 tries to 3.
Girls: O'Dowd 0 - MOTHER LODE 28 Referee: Bryant Byrnes
ARs: Aruna Ranaweera and Eric Rauscher
This late Monday night match, I was told, was a money game; the winner breaks a three way tie and takes the lead in the league. I am more familiar with O'Dowd's program and laud its growth and success in the last several years under Ray Lehner.
What I do know about the Mother Lode side is that they put on a bit of a clinic against good opposition. Their rucking was text book (including subtle sealing in the first half) and back play both of quality and relentless. Their number 6 flanker (Stacey?) was masterful.
Thanks to Eric and Aruna for being ARs-above and beyond the call of duty and a rare treat.
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