PITTSBURGH, PA – This weekend 5 young Mystics will be representing NERFU in the U-20 All Star Challenge Cup in Pittsburgh, PA. This LAU tournament is run by USA Rugby with national coaches present looking to select players for the National U-20 pool. Adnan Kawuma (Malden HS), David Kimemiah (Northeast Metro Tech), Dimitri Efthimiou (Brookline HS), Ben Green (Brookline HS), and Alex Brussard (B.C. High) all made the NERFU side after a tough 4 week selection process. We wish them luck and look forward to seeing them representing the Mystics well. GO BLUE!
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Mystics Reclaim Bull Moose Crown
NORTH CONWAY, NH – Two Mystic sides made the trek north to compete in Mt. Washington Valley RFC’s annual Rugby on the Rockpile Tournament. After a disappointing third place finish last year, the Mystics came out with guns blazing defeating Burlington and Portland to take home the championship. In the Social Division, the Mystics defeated Saranac Lake and Central Maine, to go on to take second place honors against Middlesex. A superb showing all around for the Mystics.
Mystics End Playoff Run On High Note
AUSTIN, TX – The Mystics defeated the defending national semifinalist Austin Blacks on Day 2 of the National Sweet 16 Tournament. Though Saturday’s loss knocked them out of the finals, the Mystics finished with pride as Sean Burgess, Adnan Kawuma and Brendan Waight each touched down a try, with Derrick Roma converting one to make the final score 17-12. Thus ended a stellar season for the Mystics, with a combined record of 12-3 during the regular and post-season, outscoring their opponents 447-213.
Mystics Fall to Pearl City at Sweet 16
AUSTIN, TX – The Pearl City Black Bears led 17-6 at the half with two kicks from Pat Doherty keeping the Mystics in the game. Unfortunately, Pearl City came out in the second half shutting down the Mystics to take the match 31-6 and ending all hope of a Mystic National Title shot.