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Richmond's McRoberts Strikers qualify for Provincial Sevens

McRoberts finishes second in Lower Mainland playdowns
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McRoberts Strikers girls rugby team has qualified for this weekend's B.C. Secondary Schools Rugby Union Provincial Sevens Championships.

The McRoberts Strikers senior girls rugby team is off to this weekend’s Provincial Sevens Tournament after finishing second in the Lower Mainland Playdowns in West Vancouver. 

The Strikers recorded close wins over Windsor, Handsworth and Burnaby Mountain in the pool play, then defeated Chatelech from the Sunshine Coast in the semis, eventually losing to West Vancouver in the final. 

 The team was led by multiple tries from winger Maxine Ellis as well as strong performances from captains Keelin Laing and Kyra Bates.