Saturday, 21 June Match Wrap-Up

And so we conclude our first weekend of rugby matches. I hope both players and parents/supporters had a good time. The weather, although hot, was just about perfect.

U-11s
The U-11s hosted Chantilly on our home field at Collingwood Park.
In 5 periods of rugby, Chantilly pulled away, but just barely, taking home the victory, by a score of something like 13 tries to our one (65-5).
Both sides suffered from playing magnet-ball during the opening periods (when Chantilly scored 9 of their 13 tries), but play was much better and flowing by the final two periods.
Matthew Gottlieb scored our one try, and was selected the U-11 man of the match for his positive attitude and running straight and in support (trophy to be presented at training on Tuesday).

U-13s
The U-13s went on the road to Braddock Road (BRYC).
Coach Strawbridge noted highly positive play and enthusiasm from all Eagles players throughout--good on ya.
Tries were scored by George Strawbridge, Neel Metha and David Finfrock.
The U-13 man of the match was Neel Mehta (trophy to be presented at training on Tuesday). A very close runner- up was Will Cummins

U-15s
The U-15s went to Springfield (SYC), and played a round-robin with SYC and Bailey's Crossroads.
The first period against Bailey's saw the Eagles triumph, 24-14, with 2 tries each from Nick Africano and Mike Poulin, and two conversions from Mike Poulin.
The second period saw SYC win 10-7, with a try and conversion by Pace Woods.
The third period had the Eagles over Bailey's again, 19-0, with tries from Pace Woods, Daniel Morris and Nick Africano, and two conversions from Mike Poulin.
The final period saw a draw with SYC, 7-7, with Peter Finfrock scoring and Mike Poulin converting.
The man of the match was Mike Poulin, althrough Coach Vonada stresses the choice was very difficult based on balanced and intelligent play by all (trophy to be awarded at training on Tuesday).

Looking Ahead
This weekend we have the following:
Tuesday/Thursday: regularly scheduled training, 6:30-8:00.
Wednesday: informal training, at 6:30, running no later than 8:00. These informal Wed sessions are going to be very valuable for the U-13s and U-15s as we transition into tackle.
All players: bring your mouthpiece to every practice and every game.

U-11s
The U-11s will travel all the way out to Winchester to play their youngsters. This is the first time Fort Hunt has been out there, and our longest trip yet--it should be interesting.
I am available to provide carpooling. I can take 5 or 6 rugby players along with me.
If we opt for carpooling, we will meet in the parking lot at Collingwood Park, time TBD.
More information on this trip as the week moves along, and once I coordinate with the Winchester team.

U-13/U-15
Both teams will host SYC at home this Saturday.
Kickoff most likely will be at 11:00. We'll firm this up once we talk to SYC.
The field will need to be lined prior to play. Many hands make light the work, so I encourage volunteers to help out.
Hosting. The planning factor should be 50 rugby players. The U-11 moms and dads did such a fantastic job on Saturday, showing our Chantilly guests how it is done. The best way to go is a small grill, with hot dogs, chips and sodas in the big cooler. The U-11 approach was for one buyer with everyone else chipping in. We'll settle on the approach at practice on Tuesday evening.