Written by Pat Clifton    Friday, 18 January 2013 16:19    PDF Print Write e-mail
Storer Classic Headlines College Weekend
Colleges - College DI-A


There are several college rugby friendlies being played this weekend, but the biggest conglomeration of them will be at the Dennis Storer Classic hosted by UCLA Saturday and Sunday.

The tournament takes the shape of an all UC competition, with UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Riverside and Cal competing.

"UCLA is delighted to kick off our Rugby XVs season by welcoming back to campus most of our UC colleagues," said Bruins head coach Scott Stewart.

"The friendly rivalry and competition that exists between the teams will create some exciting rugby on the field and reinforce the camaraderie off it."

The prize of the weekend is the new Dennis Storer Memorial Trophy, commissioned by Dorothy Storer, widow of the former UCLA and USA Eagles coach.

Cal, ranked No. 3 in the RUGBYMag All Divisions Top 25 presented by Selective Service, headlines the event. The Bears are traveling with a lot of bodies and an eye towards getting them all playing time, but they will likely field something close to their top side for Sunday’s match against No. 13 UCLA.

"Our plan is to travel everyone that's healthy, about 60 players, and give them all a chance to play," said head coach Jack Clark.

"Like all the teams, we want to win, but the first time out, I am more interested in spreading around the playing time than I am in chasing results. In the four matches, we'll select four different lineups and reserve benches. If things go to plan, we could select close to a starting team on Sunday."

The competition also features a high school bracket.


SATURDAY







Time Field 1 - H Field 1 - A Result Time Field 2 - H Field 2 - A Result
9:00 California UCSB
9:00 Marin SMRC
9:50 UCD UCSB
9:50 Lamorinda Back Bay
10:40 UCR UCSB
10:40 SFGG Danville
11:30 UCLA UCSD
11:30 Marin Back Bay
12:20 California UCD
12:20 Lamorinda SMRC
13:10 UCLA UCR
13:10 SFGG Back Bay
14:00 California UCSD
14:00 Danville SMRC
14:50 UCLA UCD




15:40 UCR UCSD












Pool A Pool B





California UCLA





UCSB UCR





UCD UCSD













SUNDAY







Time Field 1 - H Field 1 - A Result
Field 2 - H Field 2 - A Result




9:00 Lamorinda Trabuco
11:00 UCLA UCR
9:50 SFGG SMRC
12:00 UCD UCSD
10:40 Danville Trabuco
13:00 UCLA Cal
11:30 Marin SMRC




12:20 Marin Trabuco


 

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