Power Pig Rugby

PORTLAND POWER PIGS are 2009 ME/NH CHAMPIONS!

PIGS RUNNERS-UP IN 7'S TOURNEY:

• The PYRFC 7's team finished second to Amoskeag, NH in the second annual Seacoast 7's in Epping, NH. Portland defeated Upper Valley NH 12-7 in their first game. Pat MacVane and Tom Marcisso scored tries, while Will White kicked one conversion. In the Final, Amoskeag started fast, scoring in the first two minutes on their way to a 31-7 win. Barry Teng scored for Portland, and White again converted. It was a beautiful day to play. Besides MacVane, Marcisso, White and Teng, team members included Ian Keith, Joe Turner, Erik Medina, Evan Twomey, Chip Clement, and Jon Brown. Coach Fran thanks all the players for their effort.

RUGBY BANQUET:

• The Rugby Banquet will be Monday, June 15, at 6:00PM in the Lower Cafeteria at Portland High School.
• Seniors:  Bring an entre (main meal)
• Juniors:  Bring a salad or dessert
• Freshman/Sophomores:  Bring 2-liter bottles of juice or soda
  
• For more information, contact lori@powerpigrugby.org or lgrassi421@yahoo.com
• Please remember to turn in your practice jerseys and bags at the banquet
  

PIGS WIN TITLE:

• Maine/New Hampshire League Championship:  The # 1 seeded Portland Boys took home the Hardware Saturday May 30 when they defeated # 4 Kearsage NH 24-19 in a semi-final encounter, then shut out #2 seeded Amoskeag 20-0 in the Final. See pictures HERE.
  
• In their first match, Portland rushed to an early lead as # 8 Caleb Tracey scored and flyhalf Will White converted for a 7-0 lead. Kearsage answered to even the score at 7.  Scrumhalf Ian Keith then scored for the Pigs who took a 12-7 lead into halftime. In the second half, wing Pat MacVane's try and  wing Ian Bussiere-Nichols's conversion made it 19-7, but Kearsage hung tough, scored quickly, converted and trailed 19-12. Late in the second half, Scrumhalf Cole Hutchison picked up a clean placement by tackling wing Ed Beaulieu and raced to score the try that would prove the margin of victory. Kearsage scored late, but the whistle sounded and Portland were on to the Final, winning 24-19.
• In the Final game, Portland played it's best game of the day, scrummaging, rucking, tackling, running and kicking to near perfection in their victory over host Amoskeag. Caleb Tracey, Pat MacVane and Ian Keith again scored for Portland, joined by center Evan Twomey. Hooker and Captain Matt Grassi accepted the First Place Trophy and the Power Pigs had an undefeated league season 8-0 and the ME/NH Championship.
  

• Coaches Frenzilli,Dexter and Tracey along with the entire team, would like to thank all the parents and friends for their support. It truly was the Season of the PIGS!
  

ALUMNI GAME/BARBECUE:

• The alumni game was a great success -- the Power Pigs won. And thanks to the Russo's for hosting the after-game barbecue. A great time for all!  See pictures HERE.
  

CONGRATULATIONS:

• Congratulations to 2nd Row Jarrod Dyke and Prop Jeff Dalzelle from this year's champion's UMO, who were named to the Maine College Cup All-Star Team. Both Jarrod and Jeff were former PORTLAND POWER PIGS. Good job men!!
  

FUND RAISING: The Portland Youth Rugby Club needs to raise money to pay for buses, food for opposing teams and uniforms. Cindy Keith (parent) passed out Clynk bags to the team members so that they can collect bottles and cans to support the team. Please return (filled) bags to Hannafords. Thanks very much and Go Power Pigs!

DUES AND FEES: Dues for the season: $50
Shorts (ordered through the Power Pigs:) $20
Socks (ordered through the Power Pigs:) $5

SIGN UP: Fill in the Registration / Permission Form and bring it with you to the practice. If you forget the form, Coach Frenzilli has extra forms.