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NYS
Rugby Holds Youth All-Star Games
Tommy Fitzgerald of McQuaid Named MVP
On Sunday, June 5,
the New York State Rugby Conference (NYS Rugby) held its first annual
High School All-Star game. Five of the eight clubs in the conference were
represented including McQuaid, Fairport, Kenmore West, Genesee, and Buffalo
City Honors.
The weather was perfect for the occasion and the rugby was outstanding.
The game was an exciting high scoring affair with the Blue team defeating
the Gold team, 43-29. Of all the participants, fifteen players were given
the honor of being chosen for the NYS Rugby Select XV.
Here is a list of the players:
1) Alex Smith (Fairport)
2) Andy Pluff (Kenmore West)
3) Sal Piazza (Fairport)
4) Chasse Rahwinkle (McQuaid)
5) Steve Hammerl (Genesee)
6) Justin Seidel (Fairport)
7) Bob Braunshweiger (McQuaid)
8) Jimmy Bauman (McQuaid)
9) Jack Schott (McQuaid)
10) Tommy Fitzgerald (McQuaid)
11) Kyle Pudney (McQuaid)
12) Anthony Blake (McQuaid)
13) Derrick Smith (Kenmore West)
14) Kurt Odenback (McQuaid)
15) Steve Figueiredo (McQuaid)
The NYS Rugby High School All-Star game Most Valuable Player was awarded
to Tommy Fitzgerald for his excellent decision-making, ball-handling,
and athletic ability at fly-half.
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