KM's Match Report from Ruggerfest

From our reporter in the field (hopefully with pictures to follow):

With several rookies eager to get in their first game, the Knightmare's traveled down to St. Louis for the Ruggerfest Tournament. The WI girls' were able to enjoy the warm sun on Saturday despite strong winds that persisted throughout the weekend. The first opponent was a combined side of Arlington, TN and Des Moines, IA. The Knightmares were able to put up a balanced attack and the forwards and backs each contributed 3 tries en route to a 38-5 victory. The 2nd match of the day came against a familiar opponent in DSHA's b-side. Again, the attack remained balanced as the forwards put in 3 of the 7 tries. Toni Cattani converted 3 of the kicks to end the match with a final score of 39-10.

Sunday brought much colder temperatures and closer games. In a match to earn a spot to the championship game, KM took on an experienced Kansas City side. Kansas City was able to get on the board first with a converted try to take a 7-0 lead that lasted until halftime. After the half, the Knightmares were able to pull within striking distance by putting in their own try to make it 5-7. But the scoring, continued to go back and forth with Kansas City getting a converted try followed up by another unconverted try by the Knightmares. With the score 10-14 and time running out, Kansas City was able to find space to put the game out of reach of a comeback. Kansas City secured a spot to the final against DSHA's A side with a hard fought 19-10 win over the Knightmares. The 3rd place game against Brighten, TN, was a more defensive battle, with the strong wind making it difficult to move the ball. With a strong kicking game, the Knightmares were able to keep the TN team pinned in their half and play under pressure. However, a strong defense was able to limit the score to 5-5 at the end of regulation. To find a winner, the sir ordered dropkicks to be taken at the 22 meter. Both teams failed to convert on the 1st attempt, but Toni Cattani slotted the 2nd kick down the middle for the win.

The rumor is that DS defeated Kansas City 22-0 (unconfirmed)

Thanks Noe for the update!