The Elgin Park Orcas had two strong showings at B.C. High School Provincial Sevens Rugby Championships last weekend in Vancouver.
Elgin’s senior girls squad placed sixth in the province, while the boys team ended up in 12th overall.
In the girls tournament, the Orcas suffered a serious blow in the opening minute of the first game against Carson Graham, when team captain Alexa Martin had to leave the game after rolling her ankle. And in the second game, against Shawnigan Lake, vice-captain Maira Acevedo was also injured.
“We were in tough,” said Elgin Park coach Johan Mynhardt.
Elgin lost both games, but rallied in the third contest to beat Rick Hansen Secondary Friday.
The team opening game Saturday, they lost to Heritage Park, but the Orcas rallied once more to win their last two games, beating Seaquam first and then, in the Shield final, defeated Kelowna.
In the tournament finals, Cloverdale’s Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers were edged by Cowichan, 17-12 in overtime.
In the boys tournament, Elgin Park lost in cup quarterfinals to Yale, but rebounded to finish 12th after a 31-17 win over Magee Seconday in Plate semifinals.
