FPYC Captures Virginia High School Girls Rugby Championship

The Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC) Lady Jaguars overwhelmed the Ft. Hunt Gators 62-5 to win the 2012 Rugby Virginia High School Girls State Championship on June 2.  It is the Lady Jaguars third consecutive state title.  The team is comprised primarily of and students.

Ft. Hunt kicked off and quickly took advantage to drive the ball to FPYC’s goal line, but the defense finally stiffened.  After regaining possession, FPYC counterattacked back to Ft. Hunt’s half.  FPYC’s prop Bridget Kahele burst through from 10 meters out and scored the first try of the game (5 points).

Shortly after the ensuing kickoff, FPYC’s fullback Emily Fulbrook broke free for the first of her three long tries. Flyhalf Vickie Green also scored twice in the first half, including a remarkable run from midfield through the heart of the defense. 

Ft. Hunt showed they were serious with a try of their own, following strong forwards play.  Ft Hunt prop Lane Blackwood was able to drive through the last of the FPYC defense to score an unconverted try.  The halftime score was 31-5.

In the second half, the Lady Jags were able to pick up where they left off, with Green scoring her third try of the contest.  FPYC’s other prop, Matina Sandara, broke through and dashed for two scores.  The scoring was completed by Jenny Thai. 

Fulbrook ended the day with 17 points, Green with 15, Sandara and Bresson each with 10, Thai, and Kahele with five each.

"Jenny Thai, FPYC scrumhalf and playmaker, was named Championship Woman of the Match (MVP) for her leadership during the game, executing the game plan in offense and playing great defense as well," said Frederic Bardot, director of FPYC Rugby.

FPYC Rugby was founded in 2006.  Summer play is available for the following groups: tag coed u-7, u-9, and u-11.  Tackle boys u-13, u-15, and u-17.  For more information go to www.fpycsports.com, or contact FPYC Rugby Director Frederic Bardot at rugby@fpycsports.com.