YUNET JOMOLCA Nick Fernandez (right) of the Cape Blackhawks drives the ball into the defense during Saturday’s rugby game at the Storms Field. The Blackhawks fell to Naples. More photos from the rugby game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

If the Cape Blackhawks are going to the state rugby playoffs it will be as a wild-card team.

The Blackhawks met their match Saturday, falling to visiting Naples 27-12 in a game that ultimately decided the Southwest Division title.

The Blackhawks, in their second season, had been dominant in recent weeks but suffered both losses to the stronger Naples squad.

“They were strong and physically in better shape than we were,” Blackhawks coach Phil Luby said.

Brian Zeller converted one try for Cape and Ryan Pigott made a conversion.

YUNET JOMOLCA Andrew Iverson of the Blackhawks gains control of the ball during Saturday’s contest. The Blackhawks are now 6-2 on the season. More photos are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

Naples (7-0) clinched a berth in the state playoffs. Cape (6-2) must wait until the wild-card team is announced Monday night.

Softball

n The Mariner Tritons took two of three games at the Tarpon Classic, including an 11-1 triumph over Charlotte Saturday.

The host Tarpons struggled in the field, making 10 errors.

Mariner sophomore Carrie Grigiski picked up the win on the mound, improving to 6-2 on the season. Sophomore Abby Willis had a double, sparking the offense.

YUNET JOMOLCA Rohan Gilbert of the Cape Blackhawks rushes the ball through the defense during Saturday’s game at the Storms Complex. Naples defeated Cape to clinch the division title. More photos of the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

The Tritons fell 4-0 to Port Charlotte in the first game Saturday.

They opened play Friday with a 6-0 victory over South Fort Myers. Sophomore Samantha Greenwell went 2-for-3 with two RBI and sophomore Cody Sawyer went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

The Tritons (9-6) host Lehigh Tuesday.

Mariner 000 000 0 – 0 4 5

Port Charlotte 100 012 0 – 4 4 0

YUNET JOMOLCA Braxton Jones (left) of the Cape Blackhawks shakes off a defender during Saturday’s rugby game at the Storms Complex. Naples prevailed 27-12. More photos of the game are available online at cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.

W – Guzman. L – MacKenzie Hunt.

Mariner 144 11 – 11 3 5

Charlotte 100 00 – 1 1 10

W – Carrie Grigiski (6-2). L – Gant.

2B – Abby Willis (M).

n Miami Coral Reef 6, North Fort Myers 4: The Red Knights are enjoying one of their best seasons, which has included two huge wins over District 5A-15 rival Fort Myers. Twice, though, the Red Knights have stumbled in the next game after beating the Green Wave.

It happened again Saturday, falling to Miami Coral Reef in a nondistrict game at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Junior Jackie Owen (14-2) allowed one earned run but the Red Knights committed six errors and squandered a 3-0 lead.

“That was uncharacteristic of us,” North coach Jeff Miner said. “I hope we got that out of our system.”

Owen helped the offense with an RBI double. Freshman Katrissa Rowell added a double and two RBI, and senior Mariah Fernandez had two singles and two stolen bases.

The Red Knights defeated Fort Myers 2-1 Thursday, improving to 6-1 in District 5A-15 play. They also defeated the Green Wave 1-0 earlier this season and then dropped a 2-1 contest at Mariner.

They host East Lee County Tuesday at Bobbie Dewey Field.