Crusaders Take 7th In Frostbite 7's Tournament

Lancaster, PA- The Christendom Crusaders rugby team finished 7th out of 12 DI teams at their latest tournament, showing resilience and teamwork throughout a tough competition.

Game 1 – Christendom vs. Brown:
In their opening match, the Crusaders faced a formidable Brown team. Despite a strong effort, Christendom was unable to find their rhythm and fell to Brown with a 27-0 scoreline.

Game 2 – Christendom vs. Buffalo:
The Crusaders quickly rebounded in their second game, delivering an impressive performance against Buffalo. Christendom won 26-5, with Charlie Ackla leading the charge, scoring a hat trick. Frank Woltering also added a try, helping secure the convincing victory.

Game 3 – Christendom vs. Harvard:
In a thrilling clash with Harvard, Christendom fought back from a deficit to tie the game 24-24. Woltering contributed with two tries, while Ackla added two more to his tally. Will Kolesar also scored, showing the team's offensive depth.

Bracket Game – Christendom vs. IUP:
In the knockout round, Christendom faced a tough IUP squad and was ultimately defeated 24-7. Ackla was the lone try-scorer for the Crusaders in this match.

Final Placement – Christendom vs. Rio Grande:
In their final game, Christendom was awarded a 7th place finish when Rio Grande was forced to forfeit. This secured the Crusaders a solid finish after a competitive tournament.

Despite facing tough competition, the Crusaders showcased resilience and strong individual performances, especially from Charlie Ackla, who was a standout with multiple tries across the tournament.