- November 27, 2024
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As a member of this year’s 16U national team, Seabreeze’s defensive lineman James McCloskey represented the United States in the 2015 International Bowl on Saturday Jan. 31, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. McCloskey’s skillset and athleticism helped Team USA, although the team lost to Canada, 34-17.
On getting selected to play, McCloskey said, “I felt like I was dreaming. After seeing Charles Nelson win the MVP of this game in 2014, I always hoped to be a part of it. It definitely put a smile on my face, when I got chosen, but I knew I had to play my best, so I wouldn’t let Coach Beach down.” Coach Marc Beach surprised McCloskey, when he showed up at the game.
Daytona Beach Rugby wins second straight in blowout
The Daytona Beach Lil Nuts Rugby blew out the defending state finalist, the Orlando Griffiths U19 Rugby, rolling them 48-10 on Saturday Jan. 31, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando.
The mercy rule was imposed, when the Lil Nuts led 41-3 late in the match. From the beginning, the Lil Nuts controlled the scrums, and the offense was able to control the ball and get it out to their backline, who scored all of their tries (touchdowns) this week.
“Daytona proved today they are a perennial powerhouse to win it all,” Orlando coach Chris Quigley said. “They controlled all areas of the game and were very powerful on the tackling and counter rucking.”
Daytona scored eight tries, which were by Sam Vesely, Aaron Hollingsworth, Nash Flood, Bryce Beck, DeArlo Benjamin, Terrion Tillman and Devin Christy, who scored twice.
