Barbarian Cup Champions!

St. John’s College Rugby team claims All-Ontario title

For the first time in 14 years the St. John’s College Bantam (Grade 9) Rugby team has won the “Barbarian Cup” (Ontario Championships). The local team beat Waterloo 19-7 and Assumption 22-0 on route to the title! Making the victory even more sweet, Assistant Coach Santilli was on that Eagles side 14 years ago the last time the team made history! To earn their birth in the Ontario championships, the Bantam and Junior Eagles teams both won at CWOSSA the week prior. Pictured below is an action shot from the Bantam team at CWOSSA in Fergus earlier this month, as well as the junior team coaches. Coach Mike Taylor said, “It was a great season for the Bantam team (Grade 9s) going undefeated 15 & 0 and outscoring their opponents 581 points to 24. It was also a great season for the St. Johns Juniors missing out on the All-Ontario semifinals by just three points.

Photos submitted by Chris Szarka