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St. George's defeats two-time champs to claim B.C. rugby sevens title

The St. Georges Saints shut out the two-time defending champions from Shawnigan Lake to win the 2013 high school boys rugby sevens provincial title April 28 at UBCs Wolfson Field.

The St. Georges Saints shut out the two-time defending champions from Shawnigan Lake to win the 2013 high school boys rugby sevens provincial title April 28 at UBCs Wolfson Field.

The Saints blanked their archrivals 21-0 after dismantling all opponents through the round robin and elimination stages on their way to the championship.

St. Georges captain Harjun Gill and a relentless physical and defensive style proved unbeatable. Against Shawnigan Lake, the U18 provincial sevens player added a try to punctuate a 50-metre sprint assisted on a field chip from fellow B.C. teammate Karsten Leitner. Winger Theo Sauder, also a provincial player, scored two tries.

Magee and Lord Byng were both eliminated in the semifinals. The Magee Lions were the only team to count points against St. Georges but lost 17-31 to Elgin Park in a Plate Semifinal. In a Bowl Semifinal, the Lord Byng Grey Ghosts fell 12-19 to Robert Bateman.

To reach the championship, St. Georges posted 171 points and allowed only 14 to Magee when the Lions tested the Saints in a quarterfinal.