Pinson and AIC Women's rugby take third place at Nationals

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Megan Pinson of Fallbrook was a member of the young but confident American International College (AIC) Varsity Women’s Rugby team which shook off an opening loss in the USA Rugby Division I College National Championship and beat West Chester University to claim third place.

The tournament was held at Steuber Rugby Stadium at Stanford University. The victory capped a 15-5 winning season for the team, which includes 12 freshmen.

“We are so proud of the achievements of our women’s rugby team,” stated Dr. Vincent Maniaci, president of AIC. “They truly are the embodiment...