Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
From left in foreground, Fallbrook rugby players Tim Majewski, Markus Lewis, and a Cal State Fullerton player participate in the boys rugby camp on Dec. 15 at Potter Jr. High.
Fallbrook players at the top, Devin Alkema and Alex McCarty, compete for the ball during a rugby camp held by Cal State Fullerton coaches (including former Fallbrook Coach Keri) and many players for over 50 Fallbrook rugby players of all ages on Dec. 15.
Some of the 50 local rugby players who attended the whole day of camp, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 15, pose for a photo with the coaches. (The younger players left earlier in the day.)
JV Warrior Mathew Kinzie makes his way through the Nighthawk defense to lead his team to victory at Del Norte High School.
Fallbrook boys varsity rugby players go up against the Nighthawks Rugby Football Club, from left, Jonathan Espinosa, Joey Moslingo, Tim Majewski (with ball), and Devon Alkema. Fallbrook won the match 46-15.
In the game against the Nighthawks, Warrior Connor Schutte carries the ball with Landon Benner coming up behind him. The game was played at Del Norte High School.
JV rugby player Sierra Arteaga fights to hang on to the ball among many Del Norte players. Fallbrook won the JV matchup 39-0.
FALLBROOK – On Dec. 22, the Fallbrook boys varsity rugby team made a strong showing against a powerful and mature Cathedral Catholic team, although ultimately losing the game 33 to 15.
Fallbrook’s starting lineup included eight seniors (including captain Tim Majewski), one junior, and six sophomores.
The Warriors got off to a good start with a penalty kick from Markus Lewis from about 25 yards out. A quick response from Cathedral Catholic put them up 7 to 3.
Landon Benner used his speed and a beautiful pass from Angel Perez to score at the 15:00 minute mark going up 10 to 7.
A lapse in defense gave Cathedral Catholic the lead at the half, 14 to 10. In the second half, Cathedral Catholic never looked back as they upped the pace and used their big players effectively. A heads-up play by sophomore and first time starting scrum half Oscar Ruvalcaba capped the Warriors at 15. Final score was Cathedral Catholic 33, Fallbrook
Warriors 15.
Cathedral Catholic awarded flyhalf Markus Lewis the ‘Man of the Match. Coach Mike Majewski said Lewis deserved the honor.
“His back line leadership and accurate kicking were a big part of our match plan,” said Majewski. “We are very excited about this year’s Warriors. Our speed and athleticism are our strong points. The boys will be ready to get back to work and improve upon our recent shortcomings. They are very capable of playing top tier rugby.
Fallbrook’s varsity team now has one win and one loss. They beat Del Norte High School 46 to 15 on December 14.
The JV team lost to Cathedral Catholic, 29 to 12, but shut out Del Norte JV 39 to 0.
The ruggers’ next match is January 5 versus San Pasqual High School. The games will be held at Kit Carson Park in Escondido with the varsity game at 10:30 a.m. and JV at noon.
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