For the first time in 25 years, the Valley Joey’s rugby club became the Washington U19 boy’s state champions.
The group of 20 kids are from Kentridge and Kentwood High School, ages 14-18. They are one of two team’s from Kent playing for the championship.
“There was so much excitement, especially because the game was so close,” said Phillip Richmond, parent. “The boys and coaches were crying and hugging.”
The final game score was 7 to 5.
“The most amazing thing to me was that the boys were all really focused on teamwork and respected the other teams,” Richmond said.
The Valley Joeys are a U-19 boys high school rugby club. The league is expanding this year to incorporate U-16 and U-14 teams.
Valley has been a part of Washington Youth Rugby since 1987.
Valley Rugby is a 501(c) 3 Not-for-profit company.
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