After crossing the continent, time zones and security check points, both NYAC and Old Blue eventually made it to Chuckanut, Washington with a full squad to represent the Met Union in the 7s Nationals. 

NYAC did not fare as well as they went 1-2 in pool play and were thus relegated to Bowl competition where they were knocked out of the weekend's competition by PAC.

Old Blue started the day today with an early morning 0-22 loss to heavily favored OMBAC.  The match was closer than the score indicated.

 

Needing to finish strong in pool play, Old Blue made liars of the prognosticators and finished the day with two upset wins over Fort Worth Elite Black 19-14 and Potomac Athletic Club 21-17.  Old Blue led each game with the opponent scoring late to make the score respectable.

 

Old Blue continues in the quarter finals Sunday morning with a 9:00 match against surprise Pool A winner Scioto Valley.  Old Blue's next opponent will either be Denver or Daytona.

NYAC's 2006 squad is coached by Jim Egan and is comprised of Phil Bolton, Justin Hundley, Charles Kurzen, Jon Linchitz, Mike Linchitz, Dominic Mara, Brian McIlhinney, Brian O’Grady, Matt Novitzky, Marcus Respes, Jackson Wagener, Aaron Yaverski

 

Old Blue's 2006 squad is coached by Jesse Coulson and is comprised of Aldo Belluzzi, Sean Horan, Joe Killefer, Levolo Kirifi, Michael Malan, Jonathan Martin, John McGeachy, Chris Otundo, David Rader, Levan Shaorshadze, Roger Tuamoheloa and player/coach/manager Matthew Walier.  The squad's travel manager is Brian Kelly.