Flathead Valley Rugby Team Wins State Title

The Black and Blue finished the season 8-0-1

By Dillon Tabish June 14, 2016

The Flathead Valley Black and Blue rugby team claimed the state championship in Missoula last weekend.

The team, made up of local high school players, defeated the Missoula Mud Dogs 19-12 in the title match of the Montana Youth Rugby Association State Tournament.

The Black and Blue finished the season 8-0-1 by winning its first championship since 2012. Payton Boyce scored three times for the local squad, earning Man of the Match honors.

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