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Focusing in On: VC Rugby
by Nick Richard

Rugby is a fun sport, that is often misunderstood. Rugby is a sport that a lot of people are trying out for the first time this year. A lot of people may think rugby is a brutal and tough sport however a person is more likely to get a serious injury in many other sports than in Rugby. Unlike many contact sports a rugby tackle requires technique. A rugby tackle is more like a takedown move in wrestling, than a monster hit you might see in hockey or in football. However a person in rugby may get more bumps and bruises but that is understandable because the game is a contact sport. Mark Ruby a returning player for the Rugby team says “lots of improvement lots of guys have tried out for the team this year its a lot of fun.”

Even though the rugby team is only in its 3rd full week of practice every one on the team new players and old players seem to be enjoying themselves and enjoying the game. The new players are having fun just learning this new sport. The old players are having fun once again playing this sport. Also all the players on the team seem like they are going to stay committed to the team and are having a good time playing.

VCHS Rugby’s head coach, Mike Annab, said the season will be challenging, but this year’s team seems to be more dedicated and more focused, providing a good foundation for competitive rugby. “There is a sense that these guys are brothers, and that they are wiling to work together to glorify Christ through athletics. I’m thrilled to be a part of that.”

The VCHS Rugby Club will play its first match, a preseason game, in San Francisco on January 30 against the Golden Gate High School Rugby Club.

Prospective player are encouraged to come check out VCHS Rugby. They practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at Great Oaks Park, near the Skyway Campus, from 3:30 to 5:00. Everyone is welcome.