The Vallejo Barbarians played the Chico Mighty Oaks in the first match of the Final Four of the Northern California Rugby Football union Division III playoffs. The . The Barbarians and the Oaks struggled up and down the files for 15 minutes of the first half. Chico converted the first of four penalty kicks.
The Barbarians responded with a try. The conversion at a sharp angle and missed. The Barbarians moved the ball till the half with one more try. The half closed with the Barbarians ahead 10 -9
The barbarians moved the bal well and in the second half scoring fifteen more points. They lead the mighty Oaks by 6 points at the last minute. The Oaks were given a penalty try in the finial second. The oaks converted and won 25-26 after time was out.
It was a very hard loss. The Boys played their hearts out. The true sign of greatness is to deal with defeat in the same way you deal with victory. The true victory was the heart the boys showed through out the season. Starting in September getting ready for the Reno Tournament, the Second in the Baracus Tournament in late October. The boys were ready to play.
We plan to play Sevens and 15s with the local teams. The Vallejo Rugby Club is working with the Greater Vallejo Recreation District to start Rugby in the schools and during the summer. We are preparing to be the coaching component for the District.
We had a very successful season full of ups and downs. We came back from a four game loosing streak to the Final Four. We the Boys, the families , and the whole community have had a winning season.
The Chico play off match is on VCAT channel 27 every Saturday at 1:30 PM.
We are trying to get players for the Youth Rugby program. We haven’t had any sign ups. If you have a young person Boy or Girl have them contact us. We will direct them to the right place.