Gonzaga Rugby Yearbook 2017 by Gonzaga College High School Eagles Athletics

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RUGBY YEARBOOK 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Headmaster’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Athletic Director’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rugby Director’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Boosters President’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rugby Boosters Officers, Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Rugby Boosters: Vision & Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Gonzaga College Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gonzaga Rugby History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gonzaga Rugby Coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Gonzaga Rugby Team Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Captains & Senior Roster & Remembrances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Underclassmen Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rugby Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Top Shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Alumni Classic Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 All-Met Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Regular Season Game Day Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 2017 Rugby Patrons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Regular Season Game Day Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gonzaga Rugby Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Jesuit Rugby Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Italy Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 National Rugby Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Advertiser and Sponsor Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” - Muhammad Ali

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July 2017 Dear Players, Parents and Coaches, 2017 is in the books. It was, in many ways, the most challenging year we have ever had, top to bottom. All teams, Varsity Purple, Varsity Black, JV and Freshman, had to accept failure, learn from it and get better. The results were amazing which speaks to the character of our boys, the determination of our coaches and the incredible support that never fails us from our boosters. There is no shame in getting knocked down. Life does that to us on a regular basis. It’s what you do next that reveals the character of your soul and strength of your heart. Our boys, our coaches and our boosters have yet to disappoint. Thank you all for being a part of our program and you, like those before you, are what makes the experience of Gonzaga Rugby special and something we are very proud of. Varsity Purple stumbled early but under the leadership of Head Coach Peter Baggetta and assistants Grant Furnary and Pat Murphy kept the boys focused on improvement which allowed them to win their 8th straight Jesuit Rugby Classic (avenging an early season loss to the then #1 ranked Fort Hunt), 6th straight MAVRC Championship and make it to the finals of the Boys High School Rugby National Championship for a 5th straight year with the youngest group ever to start in a championship game. Varsity Black had the challenges of a large roster and how to develop players with so many. They were up and down with maybe their best rugby coming at the end of the year with a close loss to Good Counsel. Finishing the year .500 with a 2-2 record in MAVRC D1 as well as going 1-1 in Italy was quite an accomplishment. Mama Farrah, assisted by MK Kimiecik and Bill Pierce, continued to develop the next generation of Purple players along with sending the seniors on to make significant contributions to their college programs. JV had the benefit of the Miracle Worker head coach John Nalls with sidekicks Gus Fraga, Joe Ernst, Hugh Ferridge and a cameo from Joe Freeman. Together they took some blows, got up off the floor and managed to make the final at the Jesuit Rugby Classic and the MAVRC D2 final. Freshman started the season with a game 2 weeks into practice and it showed that we had plenty to learn. Coaches Ward Penberthy, Jorge Molinari and Chas Gore aka “Coach Greybeard” went to work and developed our boys into a group that would only lose one more game the rest of the season to the same team they faced in the first. 10-2 was the result of the work the boys and the coaches put in. Many of these players will be impact players before they leave Eye St. In the last year we have lost some coaches who have meant a lot to our program. Paolo Iscaro and Jimmy Cuddihy were instrumental to the success of the Purple team for many years. Grant Furnary and “Mama Farrah” Douglas will not be with us next year. Grant with Purple and Farrah with Black also made tremendous contributions to Gonzaga Rugby. We thank them for their service and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. We also want them to know that they can always come home any time they want. Our boosters continue to set the standard for program. Meg Jones and her All Star team of volunteers are champions every year. It continues to amaze me how all this stuff gets done. It’s you, the boosters, putting your hand up when Meg asked and your willingness to give us a little piece of your heart and soul, just like your sons do, that makes it work. Thank you again and again or, in the words of the Platters, “I love you 1000 times” (if you haven’t heard the song, youtube it and give it a listen). The state of Gonzaga Rugby is strong and we look to the future to conquer new challenges. To our seniors, thank you for your commitment, trust and leadership. We are proud of you men for others and will follow your continued success at the next level. Rising seniors, it’s time for you to start writing your final chapter with Gonzaga Rugby. Rising juniors and sophomores, it’s time to put the work in. 2018 will be a new adventure and one we all are excited to start.

BGPH Lee Kelly

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June 2017 Dear Parents, Players and Coaches, I am so proud to be witness to the character and commitment at the heart of the Gonzaga Rugby Program. Charlie and I have had the distinct pleasure of parenting four very different Gonzaga Rugby players for 10 consecutive seasons. Over this decade, we have seen unprecedented success on the pitch: three National Championships and many top finishes, stunning command of MAVRC, and the courage to take on the best of international competition in the ongoing quest to strengthen the program. What most stands out to me is the lasting impact of Gonzaga Rugby on the boys as they grow into young men. In my own sons and in their friends, whether they have gone on to the heights of playing for the US National Team, competed for the college Varsity Cup or joined their small school club, we recognize a love of the game, an embrace of sacrifice and brotherhood, and an appreciation for the how the lessons of the game translate to success in life and work. Getting to know hundreds of players and seeing the joy rugby brings to them has indeed brought great joy to me. As Boosters Club President, I’ve also come to a fuller understanding and appreciation for the unbelievable love and commitment of the parents that volunteer to serve the program as Boosters. I want to recognize my core team including John Nalls, Steve Langevin, Jen Healy, Ellen Davis, Mary Plantamura, Elaina O’Toole, and Raymond Smith. Any full appreciation of Gonzaga Rugby must acknowledge our Director, Lee Kelly, for his care and commitment to blend both the best of rugby skills and sportsmanship with the character and ideals of Gonzaga’s Jesuit teaching. We also owe gratitude to our entire coaching staff, led by Peter Baggetta and fueled by the passion and sacrifices of more than a dozen coaches! I am such a proud Gonzaga parent, and I owe a large measure of that pride to the impact this program has had on my boys and our entire family. I will always be grateful to those who have made that possible. I look forward to another extraordinary season of brotherhood and success in 2018. AMDG and Go Eagles! Meg Jones 2016 -2017 President Gonzaga Rugby Boosters

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Congratulations!

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB 2017 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS OFFICERS Meg Jones, President John Nalls, Vice President Steve Langevin, Vice President Ellen Davis, Treasurer Jen Healy, Secretary Mary Plantamura, Immediate Past President Lee Kelly, Director of Rugby, ex officio COMMITTEE CHAIRS Kevin Ebel, Jesuit Rugby Classic Betsey Royston, Registration Elaina O’Toole, Yearbook Coordinator Amy Langevin and Angie Kilcullen, Merchandise Sales Raymond Smith, Tour Treasurer Lisa Lawrence, Hospitality Deirdre Lyke, Team Gear Heidi McAuliffe, Hosting Neil Draddy, Fifth Quarter Scott Davis, Superbowl Squares John O’Toole, Tim Egan, Tony Militello & Pat Rafferty, Photography Bob and Mary Beth Powers, Season Kick Off Party Hosts Teresa Flynn, Duffle Bag Sales

THE GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB HONOR ROLL “We stand on the shoulders of those who served before us.” A heartfelt thank you to the past presidents, officers and directors of the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club for their prior service and continued support of the Rugby Program. Don McGrath Chris Newkumet (x2) Anne Marie Abod

PAST PRESIDENTS Mitch Sproul David Leach Suzie Squier Daniel Cunningham Ellen Ryan Mary Plantamura

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PAST OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS Bob Benson Patricia Mullahy Fugere Nicholas Principe Kevin Brickhouse Alice Kelly Dave Ralston Joan Fielding John Lillard Michael Dykes Gloria Hartman George Lynch William Skoda Anthony Interdonato John Nalls Donna Dykes Chas Gore Mike Onufrychuk Gary LaPaille Joe Drummey Greg White Mary Dattoli Ward Penberthy Katie Plofchan Kathy Vaston Steve McGillivray Thomas Plofchan Donna Jervey Mary Rippert Andrew Marcou Ellen RyanMaria Shirron Meg Jones Kristin Cuddihy Denise McGloon Beth D’Arcy Grace Ronan Franny Rock Mary & Frank Perry Nancy Collins Kathy and Will Hesse Kristen Yohannan Steve Langevin Richard Wathan Yvonne Shincovich Jackie Mann Peggy McNamara Mike Plantamura Dennis Kilcullen Andy and Kathleen Flood 12 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2017

2017 GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB VISION In promoting both national and international competition and recognition, the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club will support and assist the Gonzaga College High School Rugby Program to give its players opportunities on, as well as off, the rugby pitch to demonstrate and foster the Jesuit ideal of being “Men for Others.” MISSION The mission of the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club is to support the team by providing both human and material resources to assist Gonzaga College High School in its efforts to maintain a competitive and recognized Program consistent with the mission and ideals of the school. GOALS • Cultivate a passion for, and commitment to, rugby among Gonzaga College High School students. • Support the Program in its efforts to give to all students who desire to play, the opportunity to play, by maintaining Rugby as a no-cut sport.

• Support players in gaining access to rugby training and educational opportunities. • Maintain and promote sportsmanship and goodwill among players, parents and coaches not only within Gonzaga College High School but with all teams against whom Gonzaga College High School competes. • Promote the good name of Gonzaga College High School in domestic and international circles and enhance the reputation of the Rugby Program. • Promote the team’s ability to be competitive on a national basis and be recognized as one of the top five high school rugby programs in the United States. • Support the coaches in educational and certification opportunities. • Increase the overall administrative, managerial and operational effectiveness of the Rugby Program. • Encourage the highest standards of player safety and medical care.

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Phillip Firehock 2017

William, we are so Proud

of all your accomplishments this season on and off the field. Keep up the good work. ❤

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GONZAGA COLLEGE OVERVIEW THE JESUIT TRADITION

onzaga is the oldest educational institution in the old Federal City of Washington. Gonzaga College opened its doors to the young men of the Federal City in 1821. It was then located on the north side of F Street, NW, between 9th and 10th Streets. The building’s foundation stone was laid in 1815 by Bishop Leonard Neale. It was intended to become a House of Novices for the Jesuits, but by 1820 was operating as a House of Philosophy for Jesuit Scholastics. In the months that followed, the Jesuits were besieged with requests from Catholics and nonCatholics alike in Washington to allow their sons into the college (which was originally under the charter of Georgetown College), not to become Jesuits, but for a good, basic education. The Jesuits agreed, and the Washington Catholic Seminary, as Gonzaga was originally called, began classes for lay students in 1821. The name was changed to Gonzaga College in 1858, when the school received its own Congressional charter, signed by President James Buchanan. The school moved to its current location at North Capitol and I Streets, NW, in 1871.

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GONZAGA MISSION STATEMENT Gonzaga College High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys operated by the Society of Jesus and its colleagues under the governance of an independent Board of Trustees. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, Gonzaga offers a values-oriented and academically-challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Gonzaga views its urban setting in the heart of the nation’s capital as a significant advantage in fulfilling its goals, allowing its students to interact with the larger Washington community and to learn leadership skills and civic responsibility as part of their overall development. Moreover, Gonzaga strives to create a dynamic and caring learning environment which it unites with its academic, spiritual, extracurricular, and athletic programs to help form ‘Men for and with Others’ – that is, graduates who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.

GONZAGA COLLEGE OVERVIEW ACADEMICS A Gonzaga graduate must meet the following course requirements: • Religion – four years [Seniors: Social Justice Program for Christian Service (one semester) in addition to Systematic Theology] • English – four years • Mathematics – one year beyond Algebra II/ Trigonometry • Social Studies – four years • Science – three years of laboratory science (Biology and Chemistry must be taken before an elective) • Language – successful completion at Gonzaga of level 3 in one language with three years of study at Gonzaga in no more than 2 different languages • Art or Music Performance Courses (Symphonic Band/Choral Arts/Applied Piano) – one year • Physical Education and Health – one year Freshmen must successfully complete at least 7 credits. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors must successfully complete at least 6 credits each year. Elective courses include Latin (fourth year); Greek (three years); Independent Tutorial in English; Computer Science; Intermediate Band; Wind Ensemble; Choral Arts; Chamber Choir; Music Appreciation/ Music Theory; Advanced Art; Video Communications; Photography; Modern Languages; Social Studies (American Government, Honors Pre-Law, Political Science, Russian Studies, War & Politics Into the 21st Century); Science (Physics, Environmental Science); and Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Statistics). Numerous Advanced Placement (college level) and honors courses are offered to qualified students in the departments of Modern Languages, Science, Math, Social Studies, and English. EXTRA-CURRICULARS Gonzaga students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including multiple publications, student council, social service organizations, service immersion trips, dramatics, debate and speech, choral groups, bands, the WZAG-

TV station, and numerous other clubs and associations. Gonzaga’s athletes compete on teams in:

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Thank you coaches & players for another fantastic season of rugby!

The Kilcullen Family

Seamus Fitzgerald ‘17 Thanks for four great years of Gonzaga Rugby

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The Langevin Family

CONGRATULATIONS

TO GONZAGA RUGBY For Continuing to Set the Standard

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY HUMBLE BEGINNINGS – THE 1980’S

THE 2000’S – BECOMING A POWERHOUSE

The history of Rugby Football at Gonzaga dates back to the fall of 1987. A few students, inspired by

This is the period where Gonzaga moved into the big time, becoming the Rugby powerhouse it is today. Expanded coaching staffs developed under the watchful eye of current Director of Rugby Lee Kelly have continued to improve the level of the team’s play by adapting to the changing styles and laws of the game. The club expanded from 2 teams in 2000 to 6 teams in 2013. This provided an opportunity for many

tales of sporting glory from their brothers and friends in college, brought the ‘Nobel Art” to their beloved school on Eye Street. The school administration did not share the enthusiasm of these brave innovators and they were forced to form “Eye Street Rugby” to realize their dream. This un-recognized club began play, as part of a sixteam PRU High School Division, in the spring of 1988. They recorded only one win in their first two seasons, an inauspicious beginning to a dynasty.

THE 1990’S – BIG CHANGES BETTER RUGBY The 90s saw a steady increase in the number of players and the number of victories. The School finally wised-up and gave the Rugby team varsity status in 1994 and the team’s name changed to Gonzaga Rugby. The improvement in their Rugby abilities soon brought the “Men of Eye Street” the Cheery Blossom Festival crown, their first PRU championship and a visit to the Nationals where they placed third (1998). The 1990s are most notable for the creation of Gonzaga Rugby legend JP Perez who, after a stellar playing career, became the first and only (so far) alumni to take up the reins as Head Coach.

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more players to gain experience and more importantly, valuable playing time. It was also during this time that the Eagles began a tradition that persists today, the annual spring tour. Gonzaga Rugby has toured the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Wales, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and Uruguay. These tours have been instrumental in improving the level of Gonzaga’s Rugby by continuously challenging more experienced teams of a high caliber.

On the field, the Eagles won 13 PRU Championships, 5 MAVRC Championships, 6 MARFU Championships and multiple regional tournaments during the decade and participated in 9 National Championship tournaments. This decade introduced a new

GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY and exciting feature of Gonzaga’s Rugby season, the Annual Jesuit Rugby Classic, which Gonzaga sponsored with Georgetown Prep, Rugby Virginia and the Jesuit Academy of Washington. Gonzaga’s Varsity Team won four consecutive Jesuit Classic titles.

Australia. This has helped to spread the reputation of Gonzaga as center of Rugby excellence in the United States.

2013 – TOWARD THE FUTURE The Varsity Purple won their 5th MAVRC title and a 4th consecutive Jesuit Classic title. They had six wins against nationally ranked Top-20 teams and spent most of the year ranked #1 in the country. They also made a fifth consecutive trip to the final four at the USA Rugby

GONZAGA RUGBY’S WORLD-WIDE AMBASSADORS Over the years, many Gonzaga Rugby players and alumni have been selected for USA Rugby National squads at the U17, U18, U19 and U20 level. This demonstrates the increased national and international recognition that Gonzaga’s Rugby Program has achieved over the last twelve years. Many of these players have been selected for prestigious tours with the various national teams including trips to United Kingdom, Ireland,

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Chile, Uruguay, Kenya, France, Georgia, and Argentina. In the true spirit of Gonzaga our international players have always behaved like gentlemen and proved to be leaders both on and off the pitch. Gonzaga has also hosted a number of touring teams from the great rugby playing nation’s of the world including teams from the Pembrokeshire district in Wales and the Hale School in

National High School Championships coming up short against Jesuit-Sacramento in the finals. Varsity captains Matt Flynn, Dom Plantamura and Ben Cima with excellent support from other team leaders provided able assistance to Coach Kelly and his staff. Besides the Varsity Purple, Gonzaga Rugby fielded five other teams including the Varsity White, Sophomore Purple, Sophomore White and two Freshmen Teams. All of these teams earned championship honors during the 2013 season. These honors included PRU Divisional Championships at all age levels making it an Eagles Rugby championship sweep for a second year in a row. There was another successful visit to South America in 2013 playing matches in Argentina and Uruguay, including match2009 es against WWW.GONZAGA.ORG • 21

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Fresh off of a heartbreaking runner-up finish in a classic national championship the year before and returning a solid core of veteran players led by captains Ben Cima, Charlie Depont and Jimmy Ronan, the Purple Eagles began their 2014 campaign determined to “Climb the Summit” in their quest to bring a national title to Eye Street. In dramatic fashion, this special group did just that for players past, present and future by

reigning U.S. National High School Champions Dixon (California) and the Uruguayan National U-17 squad and a Uruguayan U-17 Developmental squad. Ben Cima and Jimmy Ronan were

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2011 selected for the USA Rugby High School All-Americans tours of England and Argentina and Uruguay. Both players acquitted themselves well during these successful tours both as players and as ambassadors for Gonzaga Rugby.

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avenging their loss with a thrilling 27-26 victory over defending National Champion Jesuit High School of Sacramento on May 17, 2014 for the first National Championship in the 26 year history of the Gonzaga Rugby program! The win capped an extremely difficult regular season schedule which included matches against 6 nationally ranked teams, their

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY 5th consecutive Jesuit Rugby Classic Championship and their 6th Metro Area Varsity Rugby Conference (MAVRC) Championship along the way, finishing the season 16-0-1 overall. The program continued to grow to include three varsity, two JV and a freshman side, with 200+ total players, the largest and most successful sports program at Gonzaga, winning the Jesuit Classic JV side and finishing 53-22-3 overall while taking on all comers and often playing up a division. On the international stage, 146 Gonzaga players, coaches, trainers and family members went on an incredibly successful tour to Italy, including matches against Italian school boy champion and #1 ranked Capitolina and a final overall record of 7-2. In the National High School Rugby Cham-

2014 pionships in Elkhart, Indiana, the Eagles entered as the #2 seed and defeated Notre Dame de la Salette 32-26 in the quarterfinals, dominated # 5 ranked and Midwest Champion Penn 35-12 in the semis, and finally bested the #1 ranked Jesuit Marauders in the final to complete their date with destiny! Not only did the 2015 Eagles “Burn the Boats” to become two-time National Champions, once again defeating Sacramento Jesuit, this time by the score of 13-3; but they also won our 7th Metro Area Varsity Rugby Championship (our 16th consecutive league championship -- the longest championship streak in the history of Gonzaga) and our 6th consecutive Jesuit Rugby Classic championship. Employing and enhancing the winning formula that got them to the top of the heap, the Varsity Purple, led by team captains Jack Carroll, Jack Iscaro, and Nick Skalka, embarked on an even more difficult regular season schedule, perhaps the most difficult ever at-

2014 tempted by a high school side, but still finished a perfect 15-0 for the regular season and 21-1 overall. The rest of the program followed suit as we once again sported over 200 players on three varsity, two JV, and one freshman team with the Varsity White and Black teams competing against A sides, the freshman side going a perfect 15-0 and an overall program record of 57-22-4. Tour took players, coaches and supporters including Gonzaga President Stephen Planning, S.J. south to Santiago, Chile which included Mass celebrated by Fr. Planning at the tomb of Jesuit saint Alberto Hurtado and some incredible rugby with our sides finishing 5-1

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY in international competition. The return to the states brought a return to Nationals, this time at the Rugby Athletic Center in Charlotte. The Eagles left no doubt in the repeat by storming through the competition, defeating #23 St. Thomas Aquinas 29-0, #5 Herriman 39-34, and, in an unprecedented third finals meeting in a row, defeating #2 ranked Sacramento Jesuit 133. This amazing victory – a second national title in as many years – established Gonzaga Rugby as the undisputed premier high school rugby program in the country. While a tremendously successful year, it was also a difficult one with the tragic passing of class mate Dominik Pettey ’15 and rugby team mate Neil York ’11.

2015 They reminded us how important it is to live as Men for Others and how very special are the bonds developed while on Eye Street. With consecutive national titles behind them and the target now set squarely upon their backs, the 2016 season dawned with a “Race to the Pole” for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive national championship and high school rugby history. On a sloppy track in Charlotte, they did just that with a come from behind 7-6 triumph over (once again) Sacramento Jesuit to add a National 3Peat to their 8th consecutive MAVRC and 7th consecutive Jesuit Rugby Classic crowns. While it would have been tempting to rest on their substantial laurels after so much success, the Varsity Purple, led by cap- 2016 24 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2017

2015 tains Patrick Hesse, Dante Lopresti and Patrick Sheehy, instead elected to undertake a regular season described by the Goff Rugby Report as a “Who’s Who of the toughest high school teams in the nation.” Despite this Murderer’s Row, the Purple finished a remarkable 20-1 in regular season and MAVRC play and 26-1 overall. The program continued to thrive as the largest in the school with 210 participants on Varsity Purple and Black, Junior Varsity and Freshman. The Varsity Black competed against mostly A side level competition, the Junior Varsity had an outstanding campaign highlighted by a sophomore only win over Wimbledon College of England, 2nd place in the MAVRC Varsity II Division and the 2016 Jesuit Rugby Classic Championship, and the Freshmen had a winning campaign for an overall record of 64-21-1. In March, the team, including again Father Planning, traveled to Barcelona, Manresa, Valencia and Sitges in Spain. The Eye Street Boys made an emphatic statement for US and Gonzaga Rugby by running roughshod through the opposition, which included Spanish National Champion CUA Valencia, to post a 8-1 record internationally. The Non-rugby highlight of the trip included an opportunity to literally walk in the footsteps of St. Ignatius in Manresa. Upon the return stateside, it was time to get to the business of chasing history at a rain sodden RAC in North Carolina. The Eagles accomplished what they set out to do with guts and some great tackling, defeating #10 Mira

GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY Costa 37-10, #3 Xavier 7-0 and now 4 times familiar #2 Jesuit of Sacramento 7-6 in the final for the 3Peat. A #1 ranking, HS Rugby Team of the Year, and a National Forward of the Year Award for Senior Patrick Hesse were among the many post season accolades amassed along the way to this historical feat.

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2016 2017 – BLOODIED BUT UNBOWED The theme of “Is that all you got?” from the classic 1974 Mohammed Ali vs. George Foreman Heavyweight Championship could not have served as a more perfect analogy for the 2017 Eagles, who overcame a great deal of adversity to battle back to the top echelon of high

school rugby, collecting a runner up finish in the National Championship as well as their 9th consecutive MAVRC (and 18th consecutive league, an ongoing Gonzaga record) and 8th consecutive Jesuit Rugby Classic crowns along the way. A young but very talented 3 time champion Varsity Purple, led by captains Roger Mellado, Max Draddy and LJ Koi-Larbi, had long since become used to being the red circle on every team’s schedule. That simply comes with the territory of playing for Gonzaga Rugby and we wouldn’t have it any other way. True to form and despite their youth, the team continued to take on all comers, including the following nationally ranked opponents: Sacramento Jesuit (#1), Fort Hunt (Club #2), Penn (#3), Doylestown (Club #5), Xavier (#7), St. Ignatius (#11), St. Edward (#12), KC Jr. Blues (Club #22),

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY Jesuit New Orleans (#31) and Good Counsel (#40). After dropping 2 of their first 4 matches to Top 5 club sides Fort Hunt and Doylestown, the word on the street was that this was the season that the Eagle’s bubble would burst. The rumors of Gonzaga’s demise, however, were greatly exaggerated as they got off the mat, regrouped and stormed through their competition to finish 16-3 in regular season and MAVRC play and 19-6 overall. The program continued to thrive as the largest in the school with over 200 participants on Varsity Purple, Varsity Black, Junior Varsity and Freshman. The Varsity Black competed at a high level against mostly A side and even nationally ranked level competition (several times playing league matches for their Purple brethren) to finish with a 9-9 record. The Junior Varsity, with the largest roster at 67 players, were also Comeback Kids by overcoming a slow start against both JV and varsity competition to close with championship appearances in both the Jesuit Rugby Classic and the MAVRC Varsity II Division and finish 9-10. The freshman side continued to ensure a bright future for Gonzaga Rugby with 54 players and a dominant 10-2 finish to improve the overall program record to a remarkable 47-27 considering every team played “up”. On the sacred feast of St. Patrick, 76 young Gonzaga men and 31 coaches and parents set off over the rainbow to find a pot o’ gold not in the Emerald Isle but in The Boot as Gonzaga Rugby began its Spring Tour to the Italian cities of Milan and Padua. Coaches knew that they were in for a challenge in the north as opposed to the southern part of the country wherein they had their prior 2 tours as well as the fact that we had scheduled Academy teams rather than clubs for the Purple Side. The scouting reports proved true as the

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level of play of these professional developmental sides was exceptional, providing an incredible experience if not a great deal of wins. Opposition included Rugby Academies of Milan and Padova as well as ASC Milano, Valsuga, CVS Paduva, and Imola and the Eagles finished a respectoable 2-5 while taking a quantum leap in their rugby ability. Off the pitch, highlights included a visit to institute Leone XIII, considered the finest Jesuit School in Italy, the famous Lake Coumo for the parents, and the incredible Piazza Doumo in Milan and the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua among others. On the trip back west, playoffs and championships awaited all players, with Nationals scheduled in the incredible Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City. The now well steeled Purple entered as the #2 seed and advanced to the championship for the 5th consecutive time with victories over #12 St. Edward 25-5 and #3 Penn 12-5 to meet, in what has become an annual tradition, #1 Sacramento Jesuit in the final. In another back and forth classic that has come to define this historic rivalry, Jesuit came up with a few more plays and a 21-13 victory. Thus the Eagles, given up for dead in February, rose up to finish with a #2 national ranking and carry on the tradition of astronomic success that has come to define Gonzaga Rugby. Through this incredible season and an unmatched mixture of talented players, coaches and parents dedicated to lifting each other up on Eagle’s Wings for the Greater Glory of God, it is not only hoped but now expected that the Eagles will continue to soar at the upper echelons on High School rugby and set the standard for which other schools can only continue to strive. Woe to any who attempt to stand in our way! Gonzaga, Hail!

Congratulations Max on an amazing 4 years. You make us proud on and off the rugby field. Eagles Fly High! We love you, Mom, Dad, Ryan and JoJo

Dominic (Gonzaga ’13; USMA ’17) & Danny (Gonzaga ’16; Notre Dame ’20)

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY COACHES

JOE REYDA

LEE KELLY

PETER BAGGETTA

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

HEAD VARSITY COACH

HUGH FERRIDGE

GUS FRAGA

JOE FREEMAN

GRANT FURNARY

CHAS “GREYBEARD” GORE

MARY KATE KIMIECIK

JORGE MOLINARI

PAT MURPHY

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FARRAH DOUGLAS

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JOHN NALLS

WARD PENBERTHY

BILL PIERCE

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COLLEEN EMORY

PENNY LYNCH

TRAINER

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Thank You! We’ll Miss You! The Gonzaga Rugby community bids farewell to Farrah Douglas, Grant Furnary, and Colleen Emory, as they leave us to begin new and exciting opportunities. Farrah, Grant and Colleen…we are grateful for your many years of hard work and dedication to the program. We appreciate that your impact contributed towards the program’s achievements at the highest level and we will miss you greatly.

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The Keeler family is deeply grateful to the Gonzaga Rugby coaches for teaching our sons the joy of the game and the many virtues and skills that will serve them throughout their lives. THANK YOU.

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Varsity Black PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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GONZAGA RUGBY 2017 SENIOR CAPTAINS

MAX DRADDY

ROGER MELLADO

LJ KOI-LARBI

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

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CHARLES ADAMS

CHARLIE MILES BLACKWOOD BROWN

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 215 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Maryland PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Wear sweats and a long sleeve when in the wrestling room. Nobody wants ringworm. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga rugby was one of the most fun experiences of my time at Gonzaga. Its a great bonding experience and something I will look back on for the rest of my life. POSITION: 8/FL/12 HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 240 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Morehouse College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work hard, and enjoy the Gonzaga rugby brotherhood. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A chance to challenge myself in a new way while building lifelong relationships with my Gonzaga brothers.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’2” WEIGHT: 110 COLLEGE ATTENDING: James Madison University (JMU) PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: All you need to know is how to tackle. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Rugby was a new sport for me. I wanted to be open, like one of our grad at grads, and MATTHEW try something new so I won’t regret CAJAYON anything when I graduate. I made a good choice to join because despite my schedule conflicts, I enjoyed every minute of it and I’m glad I made this choice. I made new friends and learned a new sport.

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POSITION: Wing/ Flanker HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 165 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play golf, it’s more fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Having a fun time on and off the field with my brothers. #PutEmUp #HailPurp

ETHAN CARVEN

GRANT CONNOLLY

CULLEN CROWLEY

POSITION: Fullback HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 175 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Join Swole Team Six WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga rugby is the only sport that I played all four years because it is a great combination of hard work and fun.

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’1’’ WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Naval Academy Preparatory School PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Keep your head up! WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby was a way for me to reach out and make new friends with many people that I can now call my brothers forever. I have loved every minute of it, and I would do it all over in a heart beat!

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MICHAEL DAVIS

LUKE DIESS

POSITION: Fly half/Center HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 195 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Maryland PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Be there for each one of your teammates, play hard, and perfect the behind the back pass. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has helped me form many great bonds with my teammates and coaches that I will never forget. It’s a brotherhood and I loved every minute of it. POSITION: Outside Center HEIGHT: 5’10’’ WEIGHT: 163 COLLEGE ATTENDING: The University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Form relationships with the underclassmen WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is a brotherhood like no other. It was an amazing experience and a great way to end my Gonzaga days.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 6’ WEIGHT: 155 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Clemson University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play your heart out every second that you are on the field. Before you know what happened, you will be graduating and wishing you could turn back the clock. MATT WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY DIMOND MEANS TO ME: To me, Gonzaga Rugby has always been about coming together as a team with your brothers and best friends. There is no better feeling than looking down the line and seeing your best friends smiling back at you. I know I would do anything to win for these guys and it is such a testament to the brotherhood of Gonzaga. Hail.

MAX DRADDY

POSITION: Scrum Half HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 145 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Have as much fun and work as hard as you can because it goes by faster than you think WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Lifelong friends and great competition.

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 250 COLLEGE ATTENDING: William & Mary PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Always Look Across The Field, The Chase Is On WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: An opportunity to grow closer to my Gonzaga brothers

PHILLIP FIREHOCK

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 5’11’’ WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: The University Of Mississippi PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: If you’re somewhat average, Varsity Black is for you. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Just having fun with my brothers.

SEAMUS FITZGERALD

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MICHAEL FLYNN

DEREK FRAHM

REGINALD FROST JR.

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 165 COLLEGE ATTENDING: John Carroll University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Chaz Gore gives great advice, listen to his wise words. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: These have been four years that I will never forget, and will be part of the good ol’ days that I look back on.

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 285 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Furman University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Have a damn laugh and cleat someone. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It’s serendipitous. The last thing I expected to find at Gonzaga, and it’s one of the best. I love my brothers.

POSITION: Prop/Hooker HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 260 COLLEGE ATTENDING: John Carroll University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: You have to remember to roll to get vertical. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It means being apart of something bigger than yourself.

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JARELL GIBBS

JACK JACKSON

POSITION: Manager HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 155 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State, University Park PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Always keep the water bottles filled! WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby means “brotherhood” to me. It is a combination of different classes coming together with one objective...Championship. Great experience!

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Boston College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t use your head to tackle WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has given me many great memories and friendships. I am thankful for all of my teammates and coaches.

POSITION: Center/Wing HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 195 COLLEGE ATTENDING: North Carolina A&T University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: ` WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: `

TAQUAN JACOBS

2017 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS POSITION: 8/Flanker HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 210 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play the man not the ball WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It is a brotherhood filled with unforgettable experiences.

MJ JIMENEZ

CHARLIE JONES

JACK KEELER

POSITION: Fullback HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 150 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t wait until senior year to start a new sport WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Flushing the johnnies 89-0

PATRICK KELLY

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 180 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work hard, be physically and have fun. Make sure that you leave everything on the field and give it your all. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Playing an amazing sport and making friends for life. Playing Gonzaga Rugby has been so fun and I will forever cherish these moments.

POSITION: Fly half HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 165 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Georgetown PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Be thankful for the chance to play for the best program in the country WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: An amazing opportunity to meet some great guys and play a sport not others get the opportunity to try

LJ KOI-LARBI

POSITION: Center HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 195 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Do not take Gonzaga Rugby for granted. Enjoy the brotherhood and go on tour! WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It means everything. I am proud to be a part of the Gonzaga Rugby family.

POSITION: Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 190 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Having each other’s back and never giving up.

AUSTIN LIZAMA

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Mississippi PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Start playing before your senior year. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A lot of fun times with my friends.

ANDREI LOPEZ-BONDARCHUK

IGNACIO MATA CORDERO

ROGER MELLADO

TYLER MORRISON

POSITION: Scrum Half HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Texas A&M University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: You’re never too small small to tackle the biggest guy. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has always been a welcoming experience for me. It doesn’t matter how athletic or skilled you are, there’s always a place for you on the team. For me, that’s something really special. The brotherhood is unlike anything else.

POSITION: Lock/Flanker/Hooker HEIGHT: 6’2’’ WEIGHT: 235 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Bucknell University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Go on tour and grow a mustache if you can. Trust me it’s worth it. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A family that welcomed me with open arms. Great times with some of my best friends. I can’t imagine my Gonzaga experience without it.

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SEAMUS MURPHY

RYAN MYERS

POSITION: 2nd row, Prop HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 235 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Slippery Rock University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Always listen to what Gray Beard says and have fun with your brothers out on the pitch when you can because those are the memories you’ll cherish most. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby means I can always count on someone to have my back.

POSITION: Center HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Listen to everything Owen Sheehy says. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: I have enjoyed my time playing and am thankful for all the relationships I have built over the years.

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MICAIAH PAIGE

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 175 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Morehouse College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Give it all that you have. Have no regrets! WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: An opportunity to compete and win at the highest level. Also, Gonzaga Rugby provides a chance for me to grow closer with my Gonzaga brothers.

AJ POWERS

POSITION: Fullback HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 145 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Clemson University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play hard. Wear a headband. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A lot of fun and memories made.

RYAN J. PALMER

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 6’ WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Make the most of your time together and enjoy every second of it WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A brotherhood

MICHAEL ROWAN

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 180 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Washington University in St. Louis PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t be soft. Coach Furnary is soft. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Family. Winning. Brotherhood.

MANNY PANZARDI

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’5’ WEIGHT: 240 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Saint Bonaventure University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Start playing as a Freshman WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Over the past 4 years, I received great coaching, met lots of great players/friends and it helped me with my college choice.

MICHAEL SINAY

POSITION: Inside Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 170 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Hit low and hard and you won’t get hurt. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is more than just a sport or club. It is a brotherhood that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

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WILL VALENTINE

ANTOINE WALKER

CLIFF WALLACE, JR.

POSITION: Wing/Fullback HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Indiana University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Never go like that WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby means hopping off a plane in Chile, Spain, or Italy and knowing you are the best representation of the United States both culturally and athletically. It’s being mean, humble, egotistic, passionate, and supportive all at the same time.

POSITION: Tighthead Prop HEIGHT: 6’ 2” WEIGHT: 280 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Fairmont State University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Just run low. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It is a brotherhood and you cant let down your older brothers. Play for the present, past, and future eagles.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 170 COLLEGE ATTENDING: North Carolina A&T State University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Make the best of the years you play and go get that ring. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: These past 4 years would not have been the same if I didn’t choose to play rugby freshman year. The joy I receive every time step onto the field compares to nothing else.

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POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’4” WEIGHT: 280 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Yale University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Start playing rugby early as possible. Rugby is a great game and I wish I started playing as a Freshman instead of a Junior. Also, cherish the time you have at Gonzaga, because it is a fantastic CAMERON place and it goes by way too fast. WARFIELD WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: High school Rugby is a unique sport filled with great competition, passion, pride, and history. Gonzaga Rugby has taught me many valuable lessons that are unattainable to learn from any other sport. Being able to travel all over the country and the world to play a game that unites everyone together is truly special. Playing for the purple has been phenomenal, I have made lifelong friends, mentors, and memories that will stick with me forever. Hail Gonzaga.

DEION WILLIAMS

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 155 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Morehouse PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy the season and the time you have with your brothers because it goes quick. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is special to me because it allowed me to make connections I would not have been able to without this opportunity.

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The Koi-Larbi family is proud to support the Gonzaga Rugby Program!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Hail Gonzaga! The Rowan Family

The Dolan family congratulates Gonzaga Rugby on another amazing season! Hats off to Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;going directly from the stage to the pitch!

We are proud of you!

703-281-0466

Love, Mom, Dad and Declan

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Wishes Trevor Louis 2018 and the Rest of the Gonzaga Eagles a Great Season.

GO EAGLES!

Go Hoffdaddy!

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JOSEPH BEAUDET

JOSEPH BARLOON

KENNETH CARTER

WILLIAM COWARDIN

AUSTIN DAVIS

GRANT DAVIS

CHARLES BLOMQUIST

WILLIAM CULL

BRENDAN DEVOL

LIAM BOYLE

BRENNAN DARBY

KEVIN DOLAN

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

SAM DRADDY

JACK DUFOUR

RYAN EBEL

NICK EGAN

GRAHAM FELLOWS

ELIAS GARCIA

SEAN GILL

DANNY GREANEY

LOUIS HEALY

JACK HEERINK

SAM HOEFER

LUKE HOFFMAN

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ANDREW IRVINGS

DYLAN JACOBS

BILLY JERRO

CALDER JONES

JAMES KEELER

NEIL KELLY

DANIEL KERNS

IAN KILCULLEN

FINN KIRVAN

PATRICK LANGEVIN

RYAN LAWRENCE

TREVOR LOUIS

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WILLIAM LYKE

JACK MCMANUS

GRANT MELVILLE

BRENDAN MORAHAN

AARON MORGAN

MICHAEL MULLALLY

THOMAS NALLS

CONOR O’LEARY

COLIN PELS

THOMAS PENNY

RILEY PETERSON

OWEN SHEEHY

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ETHAN SMITH

ANDREW S. THOMAS

CHRIS WALL

BRENDAN WITH

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GRIFFIN BAILEY

JORDAN BASHAR

PATRICK BEGALA

ALEXANDER BILLUPS

JR BINGEL

WILL BORAM

BRIAN CASLER

CHARLIE CONNOLLY

JEFFREY CONNORS

CARRICK CULLEN

RYAN DRADDY

PATRICIO FRAGA-ERRECART

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

MATTHEW FREEMAN

LUKE FRIEL

RYAN GALLAGHER

BRIAN GILL

LIAM HANNAH

JAKE HIBARGER

WILL HURLEY

DJ JIMENEZ

JACK JOHNSON

KEVIN KEARNS

BOBBY KELLY

TOMMY KRISZTINICZ

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

DIMITRI LEOPOLD

JACK LOESCH

JASON MALONE

JACK MASSEY

PATRICK MCAULIFFE

CARTER MCKAIG

MICHAEL MCMAHON

GORDON MCMILLEN

DANNY MULLENNEX

PATRICK MULLIGAN

ROB MULLIGAN

JOHN O’TOOLE

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

EVYN OWEN

LIAM RAFFERTY

JOHN REHILL

NIKOLAS REYNOLDS

CHARLIE ROWE

JOE ROYSTON

PARKER SCANLON

TIM SESSING

MARCUS STACKHOUSE

TYLER STRACHAN

SEBASTIEN TABASH

JOHN THOMPSON

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NOT PICTURED: RYAN FEEHAN, KEEGAN GREALISH, DE’SHEAN HATTON, EVAN KILMER, MATTHEW KING, MATTHEW MOSCHELLA, NED MUCKERMAN, HARRISON SOUSA

DEREK WHITE

THOMAS WILLIAMS

LUKE WINTERS

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THE McMAHON FAMILY Patrick ’13 Kevin ’15 Michael ’19

Congrats on a great first year

Conor! Love Mom, Dad & Elizabeth

“So proud to see you surpass your brother as the best team manager in the family”. AMDG, The Roystons

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMEN

THOMAS AGNEW

GRIFFIN BELSON

CHARLIE BENNETT

GEORGE BROWN

WALKER CALDERON

GEORGE CLIFFORD

ETHAN COLL

CHRISTOPHER COWARDIN

DECLAN DEEGAN

LUKE DERNELLE

CHARLES DONELLAN

JACK DOUGHERTY

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ROBBIE DUBAY

CHARLES FREITAS

MICHAEL GANNON

CHRISTIAN GARAGUSI

JOHN GRIFFEN

WILLIAM GRIFFITH

CHASE GUREY

TRIPP HARRIS

PATRIK HJELM

JOHN HODGES

CONOR HUTCHISON

CHRISTOPHER JOHANNESSEN

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WILL KIRVAN

JOSH KNUTSEN

MAX KOSCH

ROWAN KREISCHER

GEORGE KUCIK

MALIK LANSDOWN

JAMES LAU

GRADY LONERGAN

MAXWELL LUDWIKOWSKI

CHRISTIAN MARINARO

PATRICK MATAN

NICK MAVRIS

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FINN MCCASLIN

IAN MCGUNIGAL

JUAN MOLINARI

JULIAN MOORE

RYAN MORAHAN

LUKE MORKEN

COLIN O’LEARY

MICHAEL O’REILLY

JACK PEREZ

LUKE PETITBON

JOSH PFEFFERKORN

PATRICK PFOHL

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DEVIN ROBERTSON

AZARIAH SHETH

DOLAN SMITH

CHARLIE SMITHDEAL

THEODORE THOMAS

BILLY TURNER

VINCENT WATSON

PAUL WRIGHT

NOT PICTURED: LUKE MCGRAIL, KENTO SALGADO-NAKAMURA, BILL SMOLSKIS, HENRY SULLIVAN

JACK ZAREMBA

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2017 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS ABOD: KENNY ’11 (WING), PATRICK ’12 (CENTER), BRIAN ’14 (HOOKER) ADEBONOJO: BAYO ’12 (WING), DARE ’16 (#8) ALLEN: SAM ’12 (FULLBACK), NATHAN ’15 (CENTER) ALLEN: LUKE ’16 (LOCK), JACK ’18 (LOCK) BARRY: RICHARD ’06 (CENTER), MICHAEL ’14 (WING) BECKERLE: JOHN ’07 (WING), STEPHEN ’14 (WING) BELFORD: CHASE ’13 (CENTER), THOMAS ’16 (WING) BISKADUROS: PETER ’05 (LOCK), CHRISTIAN ’07 (FULLBACK), JACOB ’15 (LOCK), JORDAN ’15 (LOCK) BOWMAN: JOHN ’02 (HOOKER), JAMES ’03 (LOCK) BOYLE: BRENDAN ’09 (FLYHALF), TIM ’12 (WING) BROWN: CHRIS ’12 (#8), THOMAS ’14 (FLANKER) BROWN: JACK ’18 (WING), GEORGE ’20 (FLANKER) BRUNO: NICK ’07 (PROP), JEFF ’09 (PROP) BUCKLEY: MICHAEL ’02 (FULLBACK), JAMES ’04 (FLANKER) BUTLER: JIMMY ’98 (PROP), JOHN ’00 (WING) CARTER: CHRIS ’08 (CENTER), PATRICK ’10 (WING) CASHMERE: JACK ’15 (LOCK), PETER ’18 (CENTER) CIMA: MATIAS ’10 (FLYHALF), BEN ’14 (FLYHALF) COWARDIN: WILLIAM ’18 (PROP), CHRISTOPHER ’20 (FLANKER) CUMMISKEY: JAMIE ’94 (LOCK), CHRIS ’98 (WING) CUNNINGHAM: GABE ’09 (FLYHALF), DYLAN ’11 (FULLBACK), COLEMAN ’14 (FLYHALF) CUNNINGHAM: CAL ’12 (PROP), BRUCE ’16 (LOCK) DAVIS: JOHN ’10 (CENTER), MICHAEL ’17 (CENTER) DAVIS: SPENCER ’16 (HOOKER), GRANT ’18 (WING), AUSTIN ’18 (PROP) DONELLAN: JOE ’16 (LOCK), CHARLIE ’20 (WING) KEVIN DOUGHERTY ’02 (LOCK), PAT DIES ’05 (FULLBACK) DRADDY: MAX ’17 (SCRUMHALF), RYAN ’19 (SCRUMHALF) DRUMMEY: JOE ’06 (#8), CULLEN ’08 (CENTER) DUFIEF: JOHN ’03 (FLANKER/CENTER), JIMMY ’05 (FLANKER), TOMMY ’08 (#8/FLANKER) DUTTON: BLAKE ’09 (PROP), QUINN ’11 (PROP) ECHEVERRIA: LOUIS ’07 (FLANKER), ANDRES ’15 (SCRUMHALF) FELLER: RICKEY NEEL ’09 (SCRUMHALF), MATTY ’17 (FLANKER) FITZGERALD: TOM ’14 (WING), SEAMUS ’17 (FLANKER) FLYNN: DANIEL ’12 (CENTER), MATT ’13 (PROP) FLYNN: JACK ’14 (PROP), MICHAEL ’17 (HOOKER) FLYNN: DENNIS ’08 (FLANKER), CONNOR ’14 (HOOKER) FOSTER: ROB ’98 (#8), MICHAEL ’10 (FLANKER) FREEMAN: JOEY ’16 (FLANKER), MATTHEW ’19 (FLANKER) FURNARY: GRANT ’06 (FLYHALF), JAKE ’13 (CENTER) GARAGUSI: BRENDON ’16 (FULLBACK), CHRISTIAN ’20 (WING) GARVIS: ROBERT ’04 (PROP), RYAN ’10 (PROP) GIBSON: BILLY ’16 (PROP), SEAN ’18 (HOOKER)

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2017 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS (cont.) GILDER: EGAN ’07 (WING), MATT ’11 (WING) GILL: SEAN ’18 (WING), BRIAN ’19 (WING) GILROY: RYAN ’12 (SCRUMHALF), SEAN ’15 (WING), CASEY ’16 (WING) GORE: JON ’05 (FULLBACK), MALCOLM ’07 (FLANKER), ERIK ’10 (LOCK) GOSSART: JOHN ’15 (FLANKER), MATTHEW ’16 (HOOKER) GREANEY: MARK ’95 (FLYHALF), KEVIN ’98 (FLYHALF), DAVID ’00 (WING) GRENINGER: SAM ’01 (PROP), MAX ’04 (CENTER) HAMM: PATRICK ’04 (#8), CHRIS ’10 (FLANKER) HASTINGS: JOHN ’95 (PROP), TOM ’96 (CENTER) HOEFER: CONNOR ’16 (SCRUMHALF), SAM ’18 (HOOKER) HOLLAND: MICHAEL ’95 (HOOKER), MARTIN ’01 (HOOKER), TOM ’06 (WING) INTERDONATO: PAUL ’04 (OUTSIDE CENTER), AJ ’05 (WING), NICK ’07 (#8) ISCARO: ANDREW ’12 (FLANKER), JACK ’15 (PROP) JACOBS: MICHAEL ’88 (PROP), MARTY ’91 (FLYHALF) JIMENEZ: MJ ’17 (#8), DJ ’19 (#8) JOHANNESSEN: PATRICK ’15 (LOCK), CHRISTOPHER ’20 (LOCK) JOHNSON: WILLIE ’10 (LOCK), BRENDAN ’12 (LOCK) JONES: DYLAN ’10 (LOCK), GRIFFIN ’12 (FLANKER), TYLER ’14 (FULLBACK), CALDER ’18 (FLANKER) KEELER: JACK ’17 (FLYHALF), JAMIE ’18 (SCRUMHALF) KEHOE: KEVIN ’07 (FLYHALF), IAN ’15 (WING), MATTHEW ’16 (WING) KELLEY: BRIAN ’06 (LOCK), JOHN ’09 (FULLBACK) KELLY: BRENDAN ’02 (SCRUMHALF), CONNOR ’06 (SCRUMHALF) KERNS: MATT ’15 (FLANKER), DANNY ’18 (FLANKER) KING: JOE ’16 (CENTER), MATTHEW ’19 (WING) KIRVAN: DAN ’16 (FLYHALF), CHRIS ’16 (CENTER), FINN ’18 (FLYHALF) KREIL: ERIC ’09 (FLANKER), MATTHEW ’12 (WING) LAPAILLE: JOE ’09 (CENTER), SAM ’11 (CENTER) LARKIN: TRIPP ’02 (PROP), FORTE ’07 (HOOKER) LEACH: ALEX ’06 (WING), WILLIE ’10 (FLANKER) LECHNER: DAN ’06 (CENTER), MATT ’09 (FLANKER) LEE: KEVIN ’10 (LOCK), JASON ’13 (LOCK) LEWIS: TIM ’15 (FLANKER), QUINN ’16 (CENTER) LOPRESTI: GUY ’11 (PROP), DANTE ’16 (PROP) LYNCH: DIMITRIOS ’01 (SCRUMHALF), GEORGE ’04 (SCRUMHALF) MAFFEY: NICK ’05 (WING), STEPHEN ’13 (FLYHALF) MARQUEZ: CARLOS ’07 (PROP), ALEJANDRO ’11 (WING) MCALPINE: EVAN ’97 (WING), GAVIN ’00 (PROP), BRENDAN ‘07 MCGRAIL: JOHN ‘16 (WING), LUKE ’20 (CENTER) MCKINNON: BILLY ’17 (FLANKER), DANNY ’18 (FLANKER) MCLAUGHLIN: MJ ’09 (CENTER), MAX ’15 (SCRUMHALF), BILLY ’16 (SCRUMHALF) MCMAHON: PAT ’13 (LOCK), KEVIN ’15 (LOCK); MICHAEL ’19 (LOCK) MCMANUS: JUSTIN ’11 (WING, JACK ’18 (FLYHALF) MCMURRAY: PETER ’05 (FULLBACK), JOHN ’09 (SCRUMHALF)

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2017 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS (cont.) MCNAMARA: JOHNNY ’14 (FULLBACK), PATRICK ’17 (CENTER) MELLODY: BRIAN ’08 (LOCK), JACK ’14 (CENTER) MENDEZ: GABRIEL ’10 (WING), SEBASTIAN ’10 (WING) MORABITO: ANTHONY ’14 (WING), MATTHEW ’16 (WING) MORAN: TIM ’13 (FLANKER), VINCE ’16 (WING) MULCAHEY: PETER ’10 (FLANKER), LIAM ’16 (FLANKER) NALLS: JOHN ’09 (LOCK), MATTHEW ’14 (FULLBACK), THOMAS ’18 (SCRUMHALF) NEWKUMET: MICK ’08 (HOOKER), PATRICK ’15 (CENTER) O’LEARY: MICHAEL’19 (LOCK), COLIN’20 (LOCK) OLMSTEAD: JOSEPH ’13 (WING), ZACHARY ’13 (WING), THOMAS ’16 ONUFRYCHUK: MICHAEL ’04 (FLYHALF), ANDREW ’06 (WING) OSWALD: GREGORY ’98 (PROP), MICHAEL ’99 (FULLBACK) PATRIZIA: CHAS ’95 (CENTER), CHRIS ’99 (SCRUMHALF), JOHN ’03 (SCRUMHALF) PENNY: JOHN ’14 (CENTER), MICHAEL ’15 (FLYHALF), THOMAS ’18 (SCRUMHALF) PIERCE: PATRICK ’00 (INSIDE CENTER), BILLY ’07 (WING) PLANTAMURA: DOMINIC ’13 (#8), DANNY ’16 (-#8) PLOFCHAN: TOMMY ’06 (SECOND ROW), ANDREW ’07 (SECOND ROW) POTTKER: NICK ’17 (FLANKER), MICHAEL ’18 (CENTER) POWERS: JACOB ’15 (FULLBACK), AJ ’17 (LOCK) PRATT: LINCOLN ’07 (LOCK), MCKAY ’09 (FULLBACK) QUINLAN: CHARLIE ’13 (#8), YILI ’16 (FLANKER) RAFFERTY: AIDAN ’18 (#8), LIAM ’19 (CENTER) RAPP: BRENDAN ’98 (LOCK/OUTSIDE CENTER), KEVIN ’02 (OUTSIDE CENTER) RHYS: OWEN ’18 (WING), EVYN ’19 (FLANKER) RICHARDS: JOE ’04 (LOCK), JR ’16 (WING) RIPPERT: JIMMY ’11 (FLANKER), TOMMY ’14 (HOOKER) ROCHA: JAVIER ’92 (FLYHALF), JUAN CARLOS ’96 (PROP) ROYSTON: JACK ’16 (SCRUMHALF), JOE ’19 (HOOKER) SANCHEZ: ERICK ’15 (PROP), ANDY ’17 (#8) SAUSVILLE: JUSTIN ’98 (PROP), PETER ’00 (WING) SAVERCOOL: BRIAN ’10 (SCRUMHALF), COLIN ’14 (SCRUMHALF) SEEGER: JACK ’12 (CENTER), JOE ’13 (CENTER) SHEEHY: ANDREW ’15 (CENTER), PATRICK ’16 (FLYHALF), OWEN ’18 (SCRUMHALF) SMITH: NICK ’14 (WING), ETHAN ’18 (WING) ST. PIERRE: MATTHEW ’12 (CENTER), PATRICK ’14 (CENTER), JACK ’18 (FLANKER) STRANIX: CHRIS ’06 (FLANKER), PATRICK ’08 (LOCK) THOMAS: JEFFREY ’15 (CENTER), ANDREW ’18 (HOOKER), TEDDY ’20 (FLYHALF) TONDREAU: DAVID ’13 (FLANKER), CLAY ’16 (WING) WARRING: JOHN ’03 (PROP), LUKE ’04 (LOCK) WILLS: JOE ’02 (LOCK), MICHAEL ’05 (PROP) WINTERS: JACK ’16 (#8), LUKE ’19 (LOCK) WOLF: ANDREW ’07 (FLYHALF), PATRICK ’09 (LOCK) YACKEE: MICHAEL ’10 (LOCK), THOMAS ’12 (FLANKER)

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY ALUMNI CLASSIC On November 25, 2016 the 14th Annual Gonzaga Rugby Alumni game was played at Buchanan Field. A good day for the home team 95-20 over the team from St John’s and the MD Exiles. The game has become a real showcase for attacking rugby by both teams. Gonzaga was represented by the players listed below. PLAYERS YEAR NAME 1967 1986 2004 2005 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011

Pat McKenna Joe Freeman Mac Kimmitt Brandon Fielding Malcolm Gore Mick Newkumet Jordan Maitland Chris Beauregard Jordan Maitland Ballah Boakai Keegan Downey Pat Wolf Joe Lapaille Gabe Free Matias Cima Jimmy Rippert Jack McAuliffe Guy Lopresti Yancy Rivera

SCHOOL St. Michael’s Mt St Mary’s John Carroll Hampden Sydney BC Penn State Georgetown South Carolina Georgetown Hampton MD BC Chicago Penn State MD Clemson USNA MD MD

TRIES

1 1 2

YEAR NAME 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016

SCHOOL

Brian Cruz Connor Whitcomb MD Conor Squire Dayton Sam Lapaille Penn State Joe Whalen MD Matt Flynn Xavier Harry Lee Xavier Frank Ruzicka BC Jimmy Ronan Penn State Ben Cima MD Tommy Rippert Clemson Pat Newkumet Penn State Jack Carroll New Hampshire Joe Freeman Penn State Dante Lopresti Notre Dame College Mike Shincovich Wake Forest Patrick Hesse Cal Teddy Flood Villanova Thomas Kernan West Virginia

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5 2

1 3 1

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GONZAGA RUGBY ALL-MET Gonzaga Players Who Were Either All-Met or Represented the PRU 2000 Phil Boland John Butler Chris Bonilla Paul Gabriel Brendan Kelly Andrew McCornack Mike Morioraty Patrick Pierce

2001 Chris Bonilla Anthony Caron John Clifford Paul Gabriel Brendan Kelly Tim Murphy Tim Madden Mike Morioraty Kevin Rapp

2002 Chris Bonilla Mike Buckley John Clifford Tim Conley John Dufief Brendan Kelly Tripp Larkin Nate McGrath Tim Murphy Kevin Rapp Jared Thomas

2003 Will Cox John Dufief Pat Hamm Steve Hartman George Lynch Nate McGrath Brian Ralston John Warring

2004 Tony Casco Sean Duffy Brandon Fielding Robert Garvis Brian Geisen Robert Glover Jon Gore Max Greninger Pat Hamm Brian Hogan Connor Kelly Sam Lovejoy Nick Maffey Andrew Marson Joe MacDonald Brian Orzechowski Tom Plofchan Nick Principe Robert Sproul Richard Vilemenay Mike Wills Alex Leach

2005 Johnson Bademosi Chris Beauregard Peter Biskaduros Anthony Clark Sean Duffy Jon Dykes Brandon Fielding Gavin Fugere Grant Furnary Jon Gore Kevin Kehoe Connor Kelly Alex Leach Peter McMurray Taylor Murray Brian Orzechowski Tom Plofchan Kyle Riordan Dan Ryan Chris Saint Ben Weeda Mike Wills Andrew Wolf

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2006 Johnson Bademosi Phil Cooney Joe Drummey Jon Dykes Nick Interdonato Connor Kelly Alex Leach Cory McGillvray Mick Newkumet Andrew Onufrychuk Tom Plofchan Kyle Riordan Chris Saint

2007 Billy Andrakakos Johnson Bademosi Jon Beckerle Chris Beauregard Jon Dykes Gavin Fugere Nick Interdonato Cory McGillivray Mick Newkumet Chris Saint Andrew Wolf

2008 Johnson Bademosi Chris Beauregard Matias Cima Gabe Cunningham Keegan Downey Tommy DuFief Jordan Maitland Brian Mellody Mick Newkumet David Penberthy Eduardo Federico Sacasa

2009 Jeff Bruno Matias Cima Gabe Cunningham Gabe Free Dylan Jones

GONZAGA RUGBY ALL-MET Gonzaga Players Who Were Either All-Met or Represented the PRU Johnny Kelley Johnny McMurray Rickey Neel-Feller PJ Orlandi David Penberthy

2010 Pat Carter Matias Cima Dan Collins Ian Combs John Davis Gabe Free Dylan Jones Sam LaPaille Kevin Lee Brian Leibold Jack McAuliffe Brian Savercool Conor Squier

2011 Cole Baker Matt Brune Ben Cima Danny Collins Dylan Cunningham Tony Dattoli Danny Flynn Andrew Iscaro Ryan Gilroy Sam LaPaille Guy Lopresti Jack McAuliffe Myles Proctor Conor Squier Joe Whalen Connor Whitcomb

2012 Bayo Adebonojo Cole Baker Michael Barry Jack Bowman Matt Brune Jace Caulfield

Ben Cima Cal Cunningham Dan Flynn Matt Flynn Ryan Gilroy Andrew Iscaro Jack Iscaro Dominic Plantamura Jimmy Ronan Matt Ruiters Nick Skalka Joe Seeger Campbell Voltman Joe Whalen

2013Michael Barry Jack Carroll Ben Cima Will Clougherty TJ Cuddihy Charlie Depont Matt Flynn Harry Lee Dominic Plantamura Tommy Rippert Jimmy Ronan Matt Ruiters Frank Ruzicka

2014 Michael Barry Stephen Beckerle Kevin Beins Dan Callahan Jack Carroll Ben Cima Reggie Corbin TJ Cuddihy Charlie DePont DeAndre Easterling Jack Iscaro Rahshan Jones Tommy Rippert Jimmy Ronan Conor Ryan

2015 Dan Callahan Jack Carroll Reggie Corbin Sean Fitzgerald Joey Freeman Patrick Hesse DeAndre Easterling Jack Iscaro Rahshan Jones Dante Lopresti Jack Perry Tyree Randolph Patrick Sheehy Michael Shincovich Nick Skalka

2016 Joey Freeman Patrick Hesse Johnny Jordan LJ Koi-Larbi Mark Lewis Dante Lopresti Will Lyke Bailey Ogilvie Patrick Sheehy Michael Shincovich

2017 Max Draddy Jack DuFour Ryan Ebel Matt Freeman Calder Jones Ian Kilcullen Patrick Langevin Will Lyke Roger Mellado John O’Toole Micaiah Paige Owen Sheehy

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Congratulations Gordon McMillen and the entire Gonzaga Rugby Team on a Fantastic Season!

E A G L E S F LY H I G H ! WE LOVE YOU! Dad, Mom, Maddy, Gwummy & Gwuddy 76 â&#x20AC;¢ GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2017

CONGRATULATIONS

JOHN! We are incredibly proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad, Morgan and Matthew

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2017 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER VARSITY PURPLE DATE 18 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 4 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 22 Mar 25 Mar 29 Mar 1 Apr 5 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 13 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 23 Apr 28 Apr 3 May 9 May 12 May 18 May 19 May 20 May

OPPONENT

VARSITY BLACK

RESULT

Gregory the Great Academy 36-20 West End 41-7 Doylestown 31-43 Downingtown 47-7 Ft. Hunt 12-19 West Shore 84-7 Milan Rugby Academy 19-57 Padova Rugby Academy 7-36 Imola U-18 40-0 DeMatha 87-0 Xavier 24-20 Good Counsel 29-10 St. Ignatius Cleveland 21-10 Kansas City Blues 24-10 St. Ignatius Riverview 15-52 Loudoun/Prince William 53-0 Myers Park 53-5 West End 24-12 Ft. Hunt 10-3 Georgetown Prep 33-7 St. John’s College 79-0 St John’s College 76-0 Good Counsel 24-7 St. Edward 25-5 Penn 12-5 Sacramento Jesuit 13-21

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VP 1-0 VP 2-0 VP 2-1 VP 3-1 VP 3-2 VP 4-2 VP 4-3 VP 4-4 VP 5-4 VP 6-4 VP 7-4 VP 8-4 VP 9-4 VP 10-4 VP 10-5 VP 11-5 VP 12-5 VP 13-5 VP 14-5 VP 15-5 VP 16-5 VP 17-5 VP 18-5 VP 19-5 VP 20-5 VP 20-6

DATE 18 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 4 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 22 Mar 2 Apr 5 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 18 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 28 Apr 1 May

OPPONENT

RESULT

West Carroll Salesianum Doylestown Downingtown Maryland Exiles Jesuit New Orleans (B) Jesuit New Orleans (A) ASC Milano U18 CUS Padova U18 St John’s College Georgetown Prep Essex High School Kenmore HS Archbishop Spalding Aspetuck Frederick Greenwich Union County DeMatha Good Counsel

21-19 26-15 101-7 44-0 26-45 41-12 14-29 28-10 21-29 56-0 3-56 20-12 7-19 7-17 7-12 74-27 7-52 0-46 45-28 7-21

VB 1-0 VB 2-0 VB 3-0 VB 4-0 VB 4-1 VB 5-1 VB 5-2 VB 6-2 VB 6-3 VB 7-3 VB 7-4 VB 8-4 VB 8-5 VB 8-6 VB 8-7 VB 9-7 VB 9-8 VB 9-9 VB 10-9 VB 10-10

2017 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER JUNIOR VARSITY DATE 25 Feb 26 Feb 5 Mar 19 Mar 22 Mar 25 Mar 30 Mar 1 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 17 Apr 19 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 28 Apr 5 May 10 May 17 May

FRESHMAN

OPPONENT

RESULT

West End Raleigh Redhawks Maryland Exiles ASC Milano U16 Valsugana Rugby U16 Imola U16 Model School NOVA The Heights School Benedictine College Prep TC Williams Landon Bishop Hendrickson Charlotte Catholic Raleigh Clayton Raleigh Bell Multicutural School Roosevelt Bell Multicultural School Landon

7-17 0-50 22-24 14-34 0-33 10-12 35-12 53-7 35-19 17-33 64-26 3-64 24-7 17-7 0-49 7-17 5-26 26-19 52-5 44-29 14-73

JV 0-1 JV 0-2 JV 0-3 JV 0-4 JV 0-5 JV 0-6 JV 1-6 JV 2-6 JV 3-6 JV 3-7 JV 4-7 JV 4-8 JV 5-8 JV 6-8 JV 6-9 JV 6-10 JV 6-11 JV 7-11 JV 8-11 JV 9-11 JV 9-12

DATE 26 Feb 25 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 30 Mar 7 Apr 8 Apr 10 Apr 22 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 27 Apr

OPPONENT

RESULT

Raleigh Redhawks Mt St Joseph Loyola Blakefield NOVA Loyola Blakefield Georgetown Prep Anne Arundel Calvert Hall Loudoun West End Raleigh Redhawks Calvert Hall

7-37 34-17 19-15 22-0 51-0 27-22 54-12 50-12 32-5 20-5 10-35 26-14

F 0-1 F 1-1 F 2-1 F 3-1 F 4-1 F 5-1 F 6-1 F 7-1 F 8-1 F 9-1 F 9-2 F 10-2

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2017 GONZAGA RUGBY PATRONS The Rugby Men of Eye Street deeply appreciate the generous support of the following patrons: Jack Barufka Marcie Connolly Eileen and Michael Fitzgerald Rod Hines Colleen McCloskey Mary Ann Reynolds John Schroeder

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