The City did not turn on the lights but that did not stop the Warthogs from a crisp start to the new season.
About 15 lads showed, led by Eric Pena of Oakland Charter. The boys worked on launch defense. Coach Soni and staff immediately introduced the troops to pod rucking! Kids who had never touched a rugby ball drilled in how to clear defenders from a ruck, love it.
The trio of Oakland High islanders showed they are ready. Fua, Mone and Nella each looked like they had packed on 20 pounds of muscle and sprouted an inch or two since last season. Nella looks to be a try-scoring machine, whether at the centers or flank. Coach Soni's son, Ikee, a freshman at San Leandro High, demonstrates that he is ready to play with the big boys.
The boys will be running in December on Wednesday and Thursday nights at Brookdale from 5 pm to 7 pm, then Saturday mornings at Curt Flood field, Coolidge and School streets.
On Saturday, December 12, St. Mary's College has invited the Warthogs to tour the campus and to meet the mighty St. Mary's rugby squad.
The season is off on the right foot!
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