Christendom Rugby Team Takes 3rd in Fighting Irish 7’s Tournament

The Christendom Rugby Team traveled to South Bend, Indiana, to compete in the Fighting Irish 7's Tournament. It was an exciting and competitive weekend for the team, who showed great resilience and teamwork throughout the tournament. Here's how they fared in each of their matches:

Pool Game 1: Christendom v Wabash
Final Score: 12-12 (Tie)
Christendom's first match of the day ended in a hard-fought tie against Wabash. The team managed to break through with two well-executed tries. Frank Woltering and Charlie Ackla were the try scorers, each contributing to keep the game even as the clock wound down.

Pool Game 2: Christendom v University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Final Score: 10-26 (Loss)
In their second pool game, Christendom faced a tough opponent in Wisconsin Eau Claire. Despite an early push from the team, they were unable to hold off their opponent's offensive attack. Ackla and Will Kolesar were the try scorers for Christendom, but the team ultimately fell short in this match.

Pool Game 3: Christendom v Curry
Final Score: 33-0 (Win)
The team bounced back strongly in their third pool game, securing a commanding 33-0 victory over Curry. It was a complete team performance, with five different players getting on the scoresheet. Frank Woltering led the way with two tries, while Jimmy Coffey, Ackla, and Kolesar also added tries to ensure the victory.

Semi-Final: Christendom v Slippery Rock
Final Score: 7-26 (Loss)
Christendom faced a tough challenge in the semi-final against Slippery Rock. Though they fought valiantly, they could not keep pace with Slippery Rock's high-scoring attack. Ackla was the lone try scorer for Christendom, but the team was ultimately eliminated after this loss.

3rd Place Game: Christendom v Xavier
Final Score: 31-10 (Win)
Christendom bounced back in the third-place game with an impressive 31-10 victory over Xavier. The team displayed excellent teamwork and determination. Jacob Kristine, Dan DiFalco, Jimmy Coffey, Ackla, and Hugh McKloskey all scored tries in this dominant performance to close out the tournament on a high note.

Summary:
The Christendom Rugby Team showed grit and skill throughout the Fighting Irish 7's Tournament, finishing in 3rd place. Despite some tough losses, they displayed impressive individual efforts and great teamwork. With players like Ackla, Woltering, and Kolesar leading the charge, the team has plenty to build on for future tournaments.