Image: Joanne Hewitt, used with permission / G.W. Graham rugby player Logan Murphy (pictured) was instrumental in the Grizzlies' 15-0 victory over M.J. Mouat Secondary Thursday in Abbotsford with a hat trick. 

By Michael Jordan, Special to Fraser Valley Today

G.W. Graham varsity boys rugby

G.W. Graham boys rugby powers past W.J. Mouat in 15-0 shutout win

Apr 28, 2024 | 1:22 PM

ABBOTSFORD — In a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship, the G.W. Graham varsity boys rugby team clinched a hard-fought victory against W.J. Mouat Secondary Thursday (Apr. 25) at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford, 15-0. The match, characterized by its intense physicality and strategic plays, showcased the best of high school rugby.

The game started with a competitive edge as both teams vied for control. The only score in the first half came from G.W. Graham’s scrum-half, Logan Murphy, who skillfully dotted the ball on the try line, giving his team an early lead. The second half continued the theme of a defensive battle, with the ball moving back and forth between the teams amidst a highly charged atmosphere.

The turning point came when Mouat Secondary received two successive yellow cards for a high tackle and a dangerous tackle. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Logan Murphy broke through the defense to score his second try of the game. Not stopping there, Murphy completed a hat trick, sealing a decisive win for GW Graham.

Image: Joanne Hewitt, used with permission / Logan Murphy (in blue) of G.W. Graham eyes a W.J. Mouat Secondary opponent during Thursday’s 15-0 win in Abbotsford.

“This was a tough battle, that could have gone either way. Our hats off to Mouat Secondary for their performance,” said G.W. Graham coach Michael Jordan. He praised his team’s effort and improvements: “We’re very proud of how the boys played today. Their defensive structure has improved immensely, and their attack shape is improving as well.”

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G.W. Graham is set to continue their season with high spirits as they prepare for their next game on Friday, May 3, when they travel to Vancouver Island to face Cowichan.