USD Frosh-Soph Vs SDSU
On December 1 USD put out a Frosh-Soph team against the equivalent side from SDSU. Both teams were full of rookies which led to an entertaining game and great rugby experience for all players.
USD started the match very strong with Sophomore Hooker Clayton Cervantes crashing over for his first ever try. The scoring would continue for USD as sophomore fly half Cameron Wilmer put a cross kick into the path of Blake Limon, who waltzed in for USD’s second try. The conversion put USD up 12-0 just 10 minutes into the game. Cross town rival SDSU fought their way back into the game, with a mixture of hard running and quick runners they put the score at 12-12 at halftime.
The second half was all USD everywhere but the scoreboard. A big run from rookie Henri Vatinel was stopped just short of the line. Another rookie, Mark Boschetti streaked through the middle of the field soon after and was stopped just a yard short. Sophomore Connor O’Shaughnessy dover over but was called for a double movement. USD was put into great field position from some slick running lines from David Alba, but USD could not find points. Throughout the game rookie forwards Pedro Gomez and Johnathan Hale were physical as ball carriers and defenders. The rookies set a physical tone and led the way for their team mates to follow. The score would remain deadlocked at 12-12 until the final minute. Mark Boschetti took a pass at midfield and broke one tackle, he then outpaced a defender then went around the fullback to score under the posts. The try won the game for USD as they were able to hold the 19-12 lead until the final whisle soon after. It was a great victory led by young talent for USD, with many rookies playing their first 80 minute match.
Mark Boschetti was MVP for the game. The freshman started the game at flanker then moved to center in the second half. He was solid in his tackled and electric as a ball carrier. The game winning try with just a minute left was the stamp on another impressive game for Boschetti.
Final Score: USD 19- SDSU 12
MVP: Mark Boschetti
Starting Lineup
Nick Classen
Clayton Cervantes
Pedro Gomez
Adam Walter
Johnathan Hale
Owen Weikert
Mark Boschetti
Cameron Miller
Connor O’Shaughnessy
Cameron Wilmer (C)
Matthew Desalvo
Parker Rogers
Isoa Moimoi
Henri Vatinel
Blake Limon
Substituions
16. Wyatt Darien ( 40’ Weikert)
17. David Alba (40’ Limon)
18. Ryan Alvarado (50’ Walter)
19. Jordan Sandoval (60’ Miller)
Scoring
Tries
Cervantes, Limon, Boschetti
Coversions
2/3 Wilmer