7s Tournament Results

Zia 7’s Tournament

Albuquerque, NM

 

July 23, 2022 - DW

Los Santos sent a numerically-slim side to the Zia Sevens in Albuquerque Saturday, and as temperatures rose toward 100 F most of the guys probably lost a few pounds of body weight as well. According to team captain Ryan Weir the lack of substitutes caused by forced absences of a couple Santos who hoped to play was probably the difference in an early 27-22 loss to Brujos RFC. In the second round Santa Fe fell 25-7 to Albuquerque’s Aardvarks in a second half many in attendance agreed was the day’s best rugby on show. Organized by the Atomic Sisters WRFC, the Zia Sevens featured six female teams: Tempe, Phoenix, Rocky Mountain Magic, two Atomic Sisters teams, and a “motley” team of available players. Santos captain Ryan Weir was able to catch the Tempe v Phoenix match, won by Tempe, and surmised by the quality of play that Tempe was the eventual tournament winners.

At press time it was unknown whether recent Santa Fe resident Libby Treu, formerly of Humboldt University, played on Saturday. Libby has been contributing to the fitness and fun at recent Thursday evening touch matches (6 pm @ MRC).

The men’s bracket was composed of the usual local suspects – Brujos, Aardvarks, and Santos, plus a team of whores. Although the Aardvarks also beat the Brujos 29-14, it was the whores who finished undefeated!

At the conclusion of tournament play the men’s pool was split into two fifteens teams and two 15-minute halves were played. Sounds like a concept worthy of consideration in future local get-togethers!

RUGBY RUMOURS

Reports of a potential all-comers match in Pagosa Springs, CO this coming Saturday (7/30) could not be confirmed as this story was being prepared. Watch for further information as available.  

Representing Los Santos:

  • Ryan Weir, captain

  • Mateo Cardiel

  • Jared Skillman

  • Jason Osborn

  • Jaime Terrazas

  • Justin Stallworth

  • Ben Schlapi

  • Armando Herrera

 
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