Blenheim Bobcats Prowl to Inaugural Kent Cup Tournament Win

The Blenheim Bobcats went a perfect 4-0, without allowing a point against to win the first ever Kent Cup high school rugby tournament at UCC Saturday.

In the opening game of the tournament, Blenheim defeated the host UCC Lancers, who currently sit first in the Kent high school league 7-0. Mary Boldt had the only try in the game, while Brianne Nicholas kicked a convert.

Blenheim shut out a much improved Wallaceburg squad in game two. Nicholas and Morgan Baker had two tries each, while singles went to Colleen Hall, and Vanessa Baker. Nicholas also kicked two converts in Blenheim’s 32-0 win.

Nicholas continued her dominance in Blenheim’s third game of the day, a 26-0 win over London Central, scoring three tries and kicking three converts. Danielle Naclerio had the other Blenheim try.

In their final game of the day against London Medway, Blenheim needed a strong defense to win what would prove to be the championship game 5-0. Nancy Nelson had the only Blenheim try to keep the Bobcats a perfect 4-0 on the day, while dropped Medway to 3-1 for a second place finish.

The UCC Lancers finished in third with a 2-2 record, while Central was fourth at 1-3, and Wallaceburg fifth at 0-4