Utah Cannibals vs. Atlantis / Photos: Jackie Finlan
Atlantis and BC Rugby went 3-0 in the LVI Girls’ High School Elite 7s today. Atlantis is the reigning champion, but this year is a whole new experience with only Alie Ramage returning from the 2017 title-winning squad. Atlantis has also entered a team in the High School Open. Read more.
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Atavus also had a good day, which started with a furiously fast game against BC Rugby. The Canadians won, but Atavus rebounded with solid wins against Rocky Mountain Rebels and Utah Lions. Life University’s Ros Chou is head coach for Atavus and leads a squad that includes: Kristen Bitter, Jade Ennis-Palmer, Paige Fallon, Sofie Fella, Kalee Fontenot, Kailynn Hampton, Sophia Hayley, Kiarah Mosley, Alex Wantlin, Nicole Wantlin and Anastasija Wilson.
The full pool play results:
Atlantis 21-12 Utah Cannibals
Atlantis 29-12 USA South
Atlantis 17-7 Rugby Oregon
Utah Cannibals 17-5 Rugby Oregon
Utah Cannibals 19-5 USA South
Rugby Oregon 27-7 USA South
BC Rugby 17-5 Atavus
BC Rugby 26-0 Utah Lions
BC Rugby 24-10 Rocky Mountain
Atavus 27-0 Rocky Mountain
Atavus 24-7 Utah Lions
Utah Lions 12-5 Rocky Mountain
The division is an eight-team competition, and everyone advances to the Cup quarterfinals Friday. Instead of cross-pool quarterfinals (e.g., Pool A #1 vs. Pool B #4), the teams are reseeded 1-8 based on pool play standings:
Friday, March 2
(all times PST)
Cup Quarterfinals
8:00 a.m. #1 BC Rugby v #8 USA South
8:20 a.m. # 4 Utah Cannibals v #5 Rugby Oregon
8:40 a.m. #3 Atavus v #6 Utah Lions
9:00 a.m. #2 Atlantis v #7 Rocky Mountain
10:00/10:20 a.m. Plate Semifinals
10:40/11:00 a.m. Cup Semifinals
12:20 p.m. Plate Final
12:40 p.m. 3rd Place
1:00 p.m. Final