On April 28, the San Antonio Rugby FC sponsored the Lonestar Conference 7’s Blowout. An intense consolation game between UT Dallas and Sam Houston University took place to determine which team would place third or fourth in the tournament. The two teams had faced off earlier in the day, with UT Dallas being the victor of that match.
Photo Essay by Jenise Jackson
The Lonestar Conference 7’s Blowout was held at the Wheatley Sports Complex in San Antonio, Texas on April 28, 2018.
As a wing for the UT Dallas team, Aly “The Shark” El Sharkaway focuses on the pitch as he prepares for the team’s second matchup against Sam Houston University.
Sam Houston flanker Isaul Arismendez looks on as his teammates rush in for a tackle.
Sam Houston wing Logan Bender scores two of the three tries that the team makes in the first half.
During a short halftime, the UT Dallas team regroups to revise their strategy against the Sam Houston team. They are down 15-0.
After a minor infringement, players from each team line up for a scrum to restart play.
The two teams get into a ruck after UT Dallas lose the ball on a tackle.
These young rugby fans are really only interested in the tackles.
UT Dallas fly half Grafton Maguire makes a last minute attempt to advance the ball by initaiting a kick and chase.
The Sam Houston University team gathers together to celebrate their victory. They win 28 – 0.
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