River Wraps Up with 4th Place Finish in NERFU Division II Bracket

Following its first year in Division II, having ascended from D-III last fall, the women of Charles River took 4^th place at the annual NERFU tournament in Newport, Rhode Island, last weekend.  The Lady Rats earned a seat at the Sunday Consolation Final after splitting with Burlington (VT) and Seacoast (NH) on Saturday.  There, the Orange and Green battled Portland (ME), falling 26-5 in a tough, physical match.  River celebrated the end of a successful tournament and a productive spring season, having finished in the middle of the standings in their challenging new division.... More

River on the Rise

A rolling stone gathers no moss.  A rolling river, however, can swallow entire banks.  Building on momentum from last week’s emotional win over Hartford, Charles River traveled to Albany to face the Knickerbockers.  In an explosion of offense unprecedented this season, the Lady Rats unleashed seven tries, ringing a resounding win against the home team, 39-7.  River’s back line erupted.  Outside Center Sarah “Bee” Wetherbee scored three tries on the afternoon, Wing Katy Wilks earned two tries, and Alex Schmidt and Geni Beninati each touched down once.  Despite the final score, it wasn’t until a frightening moment banded River together that the Lady Rats rallied to produce the prolific offense.... More