USA Quad Rugby Team Takes the Championship!

The CHAMPIONSHIP belongs to the USA!!! We had a great game against our rival Canada. We jumped out to a 16 to 8 lead in the 1st quarter and it just got better from there! We beat them 63 to 26. I think that was the largest margin of victory between the two countries in an international competition.

It was a privilege to be the team captain and accept the championship trophy and hold it over my head! This team came together here and peaked at exactly the right time.

The 3rd place game was between Argentina and Brazil. It was the loudest I have heard a gym – except for Paralympics. They had huge bass drums beating. When Argentina won it was complete craziness. The place went wild. They rushed the court and put their #1 player over their heads in his rugby chair and carried him around the arena. That was the first time that I have ever seen something like that!

The party was on! They know how to have a great time down here even in the pouring rain that we had! They rented out a huge disco for all of us. We had dinner, shows and dancing until 4am. It was great to be a part of Argentina winning 3rd place. To them it was bigger than our 1st place championship.

The USA team is now packing and getting ready for their long trip home. Another player, Jason, and I are staying a few days longer to enjoy this country!

Our staff was incredible with all they did for us. We had good coaching and the staff took care of everything, so all we had to do was play. Thanks to all our staff!!! : Thanks again for all the support. The team appreciates it.

My next tournament is with my club team Sharp the weekend after I get home. We are defending our National Championship that we won last year, with only ONE loss all year long. Till then…stay healthy and happy…enjoy the ride:) Love, Brent #11