After an impressive win in their season opener against UC Santa Cruz last Saturday, the team is preparing for its contest with Cal Berkeley this weekend as it continues through its non-league schedule. Kick off is set for 1pm on Bellomy and the team is eager to play against one of the best teams in the country and a local rival. The SCUTS thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing many of you this weekend!
Santa Clara beat UC Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon 55-18 in it’s first match of the season. The team was extremely happy with the start to the season and the pattern of play they were able to establish. Several impressive runs from junior Nick Johnson and others in the backline led to multiple scoring opportunities and 10 tries from the team on the afternoon. Senior Daniel Iritani and junior Nate May each scored multiple tries in the match. The team’s defensive pressure led to several opportunities and the pace at which the team was able to attack were the keys to a decisive victory.
The B-side Match was an impressive showing for many first year players as the team defeated Santa Cruz 55-20.
Next up for the SCUTS comes a Saturday match with Cal on Bellomy Field at 1PM. The team is excited for the opportunity and looks to continue improving as it plays through it’s non-league schedule.
Sophomore Tim O’Hara spent the first weekend of January training with other potential Junior All Americans in San Francisco and received high praise from Scott Lawrence, the Head Coach of the team. Tim was recognized for his ability and leadership, and Lawrence expects him to be a big part of the Eagle’s plans in the future. The link to the article describing the weekend long camp and Lawrence’s remarks about Tim and several other standout players can be found below.
http://www.rugbymag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3118:junior-all-american-camps-go-well&catid=43:age-grade-men&Itemid=192
Players returned to campus this past Thursday night and went through a weekend of practices prior to beginning classes on Monday in anticipation of their first match against UC Santa Cruz this upcoming Saturday. With several players returning from abroad, the team used the weekend to take advantage of multiple practices on the field, classroom sessions with the coaches, and strength and conditioning workouts. A side kickoff is scheduled for 1PM this Saturday on Bellomy field. The players are eager to begin non-league play and look forward to the opportunity this Saturday afternoon!
The Santa Clara Athletic Department and Bronco Bench Foundation host pre-game Bistros for every Men’s Basketball game and part of the evening consists of a visit from one of the school’s varsity athletic programs. The Cable Car Classic is currently underway and the SCUTS were given the opportunity to visit with many alumni and donors to the athletic department prior to the game. The team discussed this upcoming season and the excitement within the program regarding the new structure with Paul Keeler and Jone Naquica coaching the team. Athletic Director Dan Coonan and Assistant Athletic Director Rusty Weekes praised the team for their commitment and how proud they were of the efforts put in by the players this fall both on and off the field Their announcement of the match to be played in Buck Shaw Stadium Friday night February 17 generated excited amongst the group gathered this evening and many were eager to hear of this season.