Playmaker Pals: Highlanders' Hit-Ups and Hijinks

Armchair Playmaker introduces a new feature in this post by debuting the "Playmaker Pals" category. "Playmaker Pals" are readers and friends of the site who send us news, commentary, and video for us to post here, starting with today's contribution from the Highlanders U-19 club based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Founded in 2005, the Highlanders have already established a bit of a regional dynasty by winning the 2006, 2007, and 2008 North Carolina state championships through the hard work of head coach and co-founder Rob Joseph and a great staff of assistants. The Highlanders attended the national tournament in 2005 and hope to return soon.

The Highlanders have done Armchair Playmaker a favor by passing along their 2008 and 2007 highlight videos. As we gear up for this month's premiere of the youth rugby-themed Hollywood film Forever Strong, enjoy these youth rugby highlights from our "Playmaker Pals" in North Carolina:

2008:


2007: