This weekend, both the men and women of Budd Bay Rugby took big victories against Oregon teams for a supportive home crowd in Lacey, WA.
Budd Bay's men's team, the Buffaloes beat division rivals, Corvallis RFC, 60-15 to go 4-0 in league play. The experience, fitness and team cohesion of the Buffaloes were big factors in the dominating win. The Buffaloes continue their progress toward a second divisional title next weekend when they face Valley RFC in Kent, WA. The Buffaloes improve to 4-0 in league play.
Tries:
Jonathan "Shorty" Thomas, Tristan Felchlin, Evan Gesche, Derek Riffe, Taylor Briscoe, Matt Beagle x2, Dan Conklin, Kirk Rose, Patrick LaValla
Conversions: Ryan Cole x5
The Bandits, Budd Bay RFC senior women's side, earned their first victory of the season. The women from Eugene, OR, were blanked by the Bandits 69-0 in a friendly match in Lacey, WA. The Bandits showed impressive skill in the back line as they readily broke through the defense for the scores, while the forwards ensured Bandit possession of the ball till the final whistle. The Bandits play again at home next weekend at Rainier Vista park against the Portland Piglets - a women's team from Portland, OR.
Tries:
Megan Sanders x4, Jen Harrell x2, Sam Elmore, Stacy DiPasquale x2, Emily Newton, Katie Lary
Conversions: Sanders x7
In other Budd Bay Rugby news, former Budd Bay Barbarian, Kevin Erskine earned a starting lock spot on the USA Select XV side. Saturday's match was a nail-biting loss to the Ontario Blues, 27-24. For more information on USA Rugby and its representative sides, please visit www.usarugby.org. For more information on the championship series, visit www.americasrugbychampionship.com.
In other Budd Bay Rugby news, former Budd Bay Barbarian, Kevin Erskine earned a starting lock spot on the USA Select XV side. Saturday's match was a nail-biting loss to the Ontario Blues, 27-24. For more information on USA Rugby and its representative sides, please visit www.usarugby.org. For more information on the championship series, visit www.americasrugbychampionship.com.
