2010
Saint's Player Named to U.S. High School Rugby Squad.
Saint Thomas Aquinas player Cody Powell was named to the U.S. High School Rugby squad in June. He was named as a starter in the teams first game against Ontario Canada's U-18 squad.
For Immediate Release
July 7, 2010
U.S. High School All-Americans Split Two-Match Series with Ontario
BOULDER, Colo. – The U.S. Boys’ High School All-American Rugby Team wrapped up its summer assembly with a two-match series against the Ontario Under-18s over the holiday weekend.
On July 3, the U.S. lost a nail-biter, falling to Ontario 27-26. The High School All-American Team rebounded well, however, and dominated the Canadian side 46-27, just two days later, on July 5.
“We were able to provide 30 players an opportunity to prove their ability against a representative team that plays together on a consistent basis,” U.S. H.S. All-American Coach Scott Lawrence said. “In addition, a number of new athletes earned an opportunity to play for the U-20s going forward.
We're pleased with the identification and development achieved within the first year of the HSAA program and look forward to ushering in a new crop of young talent,” Lawrence added.
The USA’s wing, Madison Hughes definitely made an impression for the American side, slotting eight of 10 total conversions, while making two penalty kicks in the final match. Dallas Jesuit’s Daniel Metcalf and Highland’s Tana Afeaki also helped lead the way for the High School All-American’s scoring two tries each against the Canadians.
The young U.S. side travelled home yesterday following a week long assembly at Seneca College in Toronto.
July 3, 2010
Ontario Under-18 27, USA H.S. All-Americans 26
U.S. Tries: Afeaki, Sullivan, Bush, Miller
U.S. Conversions: Hughes (3)
U.S. Lineup
1. Drew Ohmann (Union County Lions – N.C.)
2. Joe Brady (Union H.S. – N.J.)
3. Henry Hall (Liberty H.S. – Renton, Wash.)
4. Cameron McFeely (Xavier H.S. – New York)
5. Daniel Metcalf (Jesuit College Preparatory – Dallas) *Captain
6. Michael Bush (Jesuit H.S. – Sacramento, Calif.)
7. Cody Powell (Saint Thomas Aquinas H.S. – Overland Park, Kan.)
8. Carl Hendrickson (Piedmont H.S. – Calif.)
9. Joe Sullivan (Cathedral H.S. – Indianapolis)
10. Josh Webber (United H.S. – Salt Lake City)
11. Madison Hughes (Cobham RFC/Wellington College – England)
12. Ellis Glaw (Westlake H.S. – Austin, Texas)
13. Tana Afeaki (Highland H.S. – Salt Lake City)
14. Jesse Milne (Piedmont H.S. – Calif.)
15. Zack Miller (Walton H.S. – Marietta, Ga.
16. John Hayden (Fallbrook H.S. – Calif.)
17. Christian Castro (Davis Senior H.S. – Calif.)
18. Jason DeVilliers (Katy H.S. – Texas)
19. Michael Durant (Boston College H.S. – Mass.)
20. John Gearity (Xavier H.S. – New York)
21. Brendan Murphy (Xavier H.S. – New York)
22. Adam Sandstrom (Oconomowoc H.S. – Wis.)
23. Travis Moscone (Piedmont H.S. – Calif.)
July 5, 2010
U.S. H.S. All-Americans 46, Ontario U-18s 27
U.S. Tries: Afeaki, Metcalf (2), Magie, Hall, Flynn
U.S. Conversions: Hughes (5)
U.S. Penalties: Hughes (2)
U.S. Lineup:
1. Henry Hall (Liberty H.S. – Renton, Wash.)
2. Travis Moscone (Piedmont H.S. – Calif.)
3. Brandon Dietz (Union H.S. – N.J.)
4. Daniel Metcalf (Jesuit College Preparatory – Dallas)
5. Pat Coleman (Xavier H.S. – N.Y.) *Captain
6. Cameron McFeely (Xavier H.S. – N.Y.)
7. Tyler Black (Colorado Springs H.S. Rugby Club – Colo.)
8. Tim O'Hara (Bellarmine College Preparatory – San Jose, Calif.)
9. Michael Durant (Boston College H.S. – Mass.)
10. Will Magie (Merchant Taylors’ School – Middlesex, England)
11. Madison Hughes (Cobham RFC/Wellington College – England)
12. Sione Hausia (Mt. Diablo H.S. – Concord, Calif.)
13. Tana Afeaki (Highland H.S. – Salt Lake City)
14. Adam Sandstrom (Oconomowoc H.S. – Wis.)
15. Tommy Flynn (Cobham RFC – Surrey, England)
16. John Hayden (Fallbrook H.S. – Calif.)
17. Joe Brady (Union H.S. – N.J.)
18. Cody Powell (Saint Thomas Aquinas H.S. – Overland Park, Kan.)
19. Michael Bush (Jesuit H.S. – Sacramento, Calif.)
20. Joe Sullivan (Cathedral H.S. – Indianapolis)
21. Josh Webber (United H.S. – Salt Lake City)
22. Ellis Glaw (Westlake H.S. – Austin, Texas)
23. Drew Ohmann (Union County Lions – N.C.)
U.S. High School All-American Rugby Team Assembles for Upcoming Matches against Ontario U-18s
BOULDER, Colo. – The U.S. High School All-American Boys’ National Rugby Team are assembling today at Seneca College in Toronto, Canada. The assembly will last until July 6 and will see the High School All-Americans take on the Ontario Under-18s on July 3 and July 5.
“This assembly provides us an opportunity to continue development on a number of incumbent H.S. All-Americans, while also beginning the development of a number of new student-athletes identified during the last six months,” Coach Scott Lawrence said. “We have a quality opponent to look forward to, as we are set to compete against Ontario, the U-18 Provincial Champions, and we have a busy week ahead.”
The High School All-Americans were formed in the spring of 2009. This Age-Grade National Team will be composed of the best High School enrolled players in the country. The purpose of this team will be to identify and develop the best high school aged players in the country as part of USA Rugby’s elite player pathway.
There are several ways to be selected to the High School All-Americans, including competing in one of the Regional All-Star Under-19 and Under-17 Tournaments, participating at the High School and Under-19 National Championships or being nominated by individual coaches.
This year, the Boys’ High School All-American Team is made up of players from across the country, including several players from this year’s top National High School and Under-19 programs of Xavier (New York), Highland (Utah), Jesuit (Sacramento, Calif.) Katy (Texas), Union (N.J.), Westlake (Texas) and Fallbrook (Calif.). In addition, three players derive from the small comprehensive high school located in Piedmont, Calif., and three U.S. citizens have traveled from their clubs in the UK to play for the American side.
“Given the shape and athleticism of the players coming into this camp, the selection process is yielding better rugby players who have the potential to grow into international athletes,” Lawrence said. “We're seeing that those players who are recognized during H.S. Nationals as top players at top programs have also performed well at the Regional Selection Tournaments. As before, the regional tournaments still continue to produce quality players who are not at H.S. Nationals, and in general both avenues are continuing to work well.”
The High School All-Americans first match kicks off on Saturday, July 3 at 4 p.m. (EST), while the second of the two matches against their Canadian opponent will take place on July 5 at noon. Both matches will be held at Fletchers Field in Toronto.
Saturday, May 8th - The Saint's Rugby team win their 3rd straight Kansas State Championship.
The Saints defeated "De Valley" (a team made up of DeSoto and Mill Valley players) by a score of 29-4 in game 1.
In the final games, the Saints beat Blue Valley 52-8 to win their 3rd straight Kansas State Rugby Championship.
The team finishes the year with a record of 23 wins and 8 losses. The boys were champions of three tournaments and finalists in the Western Region. Congratulations Saints for a great season!
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Sunday, May 2nd - The Saint's Rugby team lose in the Championship game in Ft. Worth.
Austin Westlake wins the Western Championship with a 39 - 22 victory over the Saints.
Your reigning Kansas State Champions, Saint's Rugby team will play to defend their title next weekend in Lawrence.
Games will be played at the Westwick Rugby Complex starting at 11:15 and 1:45.
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Saturday, May 1st - Saint's Rugby squad defeats Canton (Tulsa OK) High School in the semi-finals for the Western Rugby Union Championship.
The Saints Rugby team won convincingly in the semi-final game in Ft. Worth by a score of 36 - 5. This victory puts them in the championship game on Sunday morning against Austin (TX) Westlake. Austin Westlake knocked off the number one seed (Dallas Jesuit) in their semi-final match.
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Saturday, April 24th - Saint's Rugby teams defeat DeSmet's "A" side and "B" side.
In preparation for next weekend's Western Regionals, the Saint's "A" side defeats DeSmet by a score of 29 - 8. The "B" side wins 12 - 5.
The Western Regionals in Ft. Worth, Texas begin Saturday (May 1). The team is continuing it's fundraising by selling coupon cards to help offset the costs. Please see any rugby player or parent to purchase a card.
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Saints "A" side wins 30 - 5 on Senior night.
The STA "A" side won by a score of 30 - 5 against Wyco Rugby. The "B" side loses to Parkhill South in a hard fought game by a score of 15 - 0.
Senior night photos and the games can be viewed at: http://debbiereasonersphotos.shutterfly.com/
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Saint's "A" side wins St. Louis Ruggerfest Tournament on April 10th and 11th.
Game 1 STA 19 - 5 DeSmet (St. Louis)
Game 2 STA 14 -10 Christian Brother College
Semifinal STA 52 - 0 Kirkwood
Final STA 28 - 0 Bixby (Tulsa, OK)
Congratulations to the 2010 Ruggerfest Champions.
Check out the article in Rugby Magazine
Photos of the win against Liberty:
