BRIEFLY: SCORPIONS WIN TOURNAMENT

The Cape Girardeau Kohlfeld Scorpions rugby team won the Ramblers 10's Tournament in St. Louis last Saturday, beating the University of Missouri 17-12 in sudden-death overtime in the finals.

Allen Kloss, who was named most valuable player of the tournament, scored the winning try in overtime against Missouri.

Earlier in the tourney, which marked the beginning of the Scorpions' fall season, the Scorpions beat the St. Louis Ramblers, the St. Louis Hornets and the St. Louis Sunday Morning Club.

"We've never beaten the St. Louis Ramblers and we've never won the Ramblers 10's Tournament, so this is a milestone," said Scorpions coach Tim Joplin.

The Scorpions' home opener will be Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at Arena Park against the St. Louis Hornets and Paducah (Ky.) Flood.

Anyone interested in joining the team is invited to attend practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at Arena Park, or call Joplin at 334-5626.