Shorecrest student to represent USA in Rugby All-American squad

Will Brennan named to All-American rugby squad

Seattle’s #17 nationally-ranked high school rugby team — The Seattle Rugby Club Vikings — today announced three players recognized for national and international representation.

The Vikings, the defending Washington State High School Champions, placed Will Brennan, a Shorecrest HS junior, in the USA Rugby High School All-American (HSAA) squad. The HSAA represents America in international competition, and serves as the basis for Olympic development for 2020. 

In addition, Finlay Bruce, a 6’5” junior at Bishop Blanchet was selected for the player pool for the USA vs. France match in April 2015. 

Finally Connor Miller, a Bishop Blanchet senior, has been selected with Bruce to play for the Washington State All-Star team – The Loggers – for the Las Vegas Invitational, February 11-13, 2015. The tournament, a centerpiece for America’s fastest-growing sport, includes the top players in the USA and Canada’s World Cup development program.  

The Seattle Rugby Club Vikings, featuring players from Seattle metro-area schools, is competing in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences. With athletes grouped in age brackets U9-U19, Seattle won a record three Washington state championship in 2014, and has begun to see its players represent the USA in international competition.

Contact The Seattle Vikings for more information.