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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 Tribute to Lee Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Underclassmen Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rugby Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Top Shots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Alumni Classic Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 All-Met Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Regular Season Game Day Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 2016 Rugby Patrons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Regular Season Game Day Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Jesuit Rugby Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Spain Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Gonzaga Rugby Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 National Rugby Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Advertiser and Sponsor Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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June 2016 Dear Players, Parents and Coaches, Three times? In a row? You gotta be kidding me! Three Times a Lady, 3-peat, Tri-fecta, Triple Play, THREEEEEEEEE! For the first time, a single school has won the National Championship three times in a row. On May 21, 2016, the Purple Eagles of Gonzaga College High School defeated seven-time National Champions Jesuit High School (Sacramento, CA) 7-6 in what could be described as a “last man standing” brawl. Tremendous character, big giant purple hearts, great coaching and a little luck all contributed to this historic championship. Our players were fantastic in difficult conditions and gave up no tries in the semi-final or the final – incredible! Head Coach Peter Baggetta and Assistant Coaches Grant Furnary ’06, Jim Cuddihy and Paolo Iscaro prepared the boys for everything and anything they would face. The cheering Purple Army were also champions when it came to support for the boys (there must be some former cheerleaders in that group). What a victory! What a year! My “Season in Review” follows: Varsity Purple: The National Champion Varsity Purple team also won the 2016 Jesuit Rugby Classic and the Metro Area Varsity Rugby Conference (MAVRC) championship. Purple ended the season 25-1, with wins against nine nationally-ranked U.S. teams and the provincial champions of Spain on Tour. Coach Baggetta reached a personal milestone with his 150th win as Head Varsity Coach. Peter has made it to the semis at Nationals all eight years at the helm of Gonzaga Rugby, with three championships. Varsity Black: Head Coach Farrah Douglas, assisted by Pat Murphy, MK Kimiecik and Bill Pierce, developed 40+ Varsity players and had a great season, sporting a 12-6 record with signature wins against ranked opponents West Shore, Maryland Exiles and West End. JV: Head Coach John Nalls, assisted by Chas “Greybeard” Gore, Ian Combs ’10, David Penberthy ’09, and Hugh Ferridge, conquered tremendous challenges – managing 60 players, finding playing time for all, and ending up with a successful 17-10 record against D2 varsity teams. Freshman: Coaches Ward Penberthy, Joe Freeman, Mike Beckner, Gus Fraga and I had a very enjoyable season with a great group of developing players who will be big contributors to our program in the future. Playing older sides most of the season as well as touring sides from Wales and England, we ended up 9-4-1. With only a few experienced players these boys made major strides during the year. Boosters: Led by the M&M duo (Mary & Mike), our Boosters are not National Champions, they are World Champions. Their support cannot be minimized and the program wouldn’t enjoy the success it has had without them. Mary: thank you for your leadership, kindness and countless hours of dedication to our boys. And the cast of thousands that put their hands up when we needed help is overwhelming. You know who you are and I will never forget what you’ve done for us – thank you. Gonzaga: Once again we were honored to have Fr. Planning join us on Tour. Our visit to Manresa, Spain, was an incredible experience – thank you, Father, for sharing that day with us. Joe Reyda, Casey O’Neill, Penny Lynch, Colleen Emory, Debbie Onufrychuk and Patty Tobin – thanks as always for your support. Program: Is anyone having more fun than us? Our program is thriving because all of the above – the collective strength of the players, parents, coaches and the school. Our greatest success is the opportunity we give every Gonzaga student to be a part of Gonzaga Rugby. And with membership comes privileges: acceptance into the brotherhood and the opportunity to play, tour the world, make lifelong friendships, have fun, and live as a Man for Others. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me. Class of 2016: you have made us extremely proud through your contributions on and off the field, and we will follow you closely as you move on to college. We know you will continue to make us proud. Rising Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores: take to heart the lessons from your graduating brothers and pass on what it means to be a Rugby Man for Others. Let the spirit, values, fun and love continue into 2017 as we write another chapter in the best seller: “Gonzaga Rugby – the Never Ending Story”. BGPH Lee

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June 2016 Dear Rugby Fans, What a joy, and honor, to work with the Gonzaga Rugby Boosters Club! I extend my sincere thanks to the scores of volunteers who supported the Rugby program this year, especially the members of the Boosters Executive Board: John Nalls, Richard Wathen, Kristin Yohannan and Chris Newkumet. Thanks also to Peter Baggetta and the world’s finest coaching staff for the great job they do with our boys. And very special thanks to the man who makes it all possible – Director of Rugby Lee Kelly – whose tireless service to Gonzaga Rugby knows no bounds. I also want to thank my son Danny for not minding – and maybe even enjoying – having his mom in his rugby business all year; and my dear husband, Mike – Tour Treasurer sans rival and trusted advisor – for his constant support. And, finally, I want to thank every one of the 2016 Gonzaga Rugby players: YOU are why we do what we do, and you made this year so much fun. THREE TIME NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! I am in awe of the accomplishments of this program since its humble beginnings in 1988. How did we get here? I submit that Gonzaga Rugby’s strength stems from its unique combination of: 1) outstanding, skilled and committed coaches; 2) enthusiastic, hard-working and cooperative players; 3) a welcoming and inclusive participation policy that allows every Gonzaga student to play rugby – if you show up and put out, you will play; 4) the dedicated support of volunteers through the Boosters Club; and 5) the rich, collaborative nature of the sport of rugby itself – the brotherhood – which is a hallmark of Gonzaga and the Jesuit tradition it represents. Put all of that together and what do you get? Champions! Gonzaga Rugby’s achievement of three consecutive national titles is a first for the Boys High School Rugby National Championship Tournament, and its 17 consecutive league championships represent the longest streak for any sport in the history of Gonzaga. I can’t emphasize enough the role that the program’s inclusive participation policy plays in its success. It allows 200+ boys to play rugby each year, resulting in a deep bench of skilled athletes who develop a love of the game, loyalty to the program and a commitment to each other. It distinguishes Gonzaga as a school that exhibits true sportsmanship, reflecting its Christian values. And it gives every boy, including those who may otherwise not have had the chance, the opportunity to play a high school sport. The Gonzaga Rugby experience is significant in our players’ development as Men for Others. For some, it is transformational. Read the “What Gonzaga Rugby Means to Me” entries in the “Senior Bios” section of this book and you’ll see what I mean. Year after year, the comments are consistent: Gonzaga Rugby means brotherhood, family, the best part of Gonzaga. In fact, some of the most impactful statements come from players on the Varsity B side – players who might have been cut but for the policy of inclusion. Our players value Gonzaga Rugby because Gonzaga Rugby values them. The Gonzaga Rugby program should be proud of its impressive winning tradition. I am proud of the work of the Boosters in support of that tradition. But I am most proud of, and immensely grateful for, what Lee Kelly calls the BIG GIANT PURPLE HEART of Gonzaga Rugby: the spirit that envelops all of us in a shared experience of sport, camaraderie, caring, belonging, and FUN. For a teenage boy and his family, it doesn’t get any better than that. AMDG! Mary Plantamura 2015-2016 President Gonzaga Rugby Boosters

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY BOOSTERS CLUB 2016 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS OFFICERS Mary Plantamura, President John Nalls, Vice President Kristin Yohannan, Secretary Richard Wathen, Treasurer Chris Newkumet, Immediate Past President Lee Kelly, Director of Rugby, ex officio COMMITTEE CHAIRS Kathy Hesse & Yvonne Shincovich, Hospitality Meg Jones, Registration Chris Hicks, Yearbook Ads Jackie Mann & Peggy McNamara, Merchandise Sales Mike Plantamura, Tour Treasurer Will Hesse & Kevin Ebel, Jesuit Rugby Classic Kathleen Flood, Team Gear Betsey Royston, Hosting Dennis & Angie Kilcullen, Season Kickoff Party Hosts Andy & Kathleen Flood, Fifth Quarter Teresa Flynn, Duffel Bag Sales Scott Davis, Super Bowl Squares Chris Newkumet & Pat Rafferty, Photography

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. PAST PRESIDENTS Mitch Sproul Chris Newkumet (x2) Ken Abod

Don McGrath Richard Wolf Daniel Cunningham Ellen Ryan

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 Ryan Maria Shirron Meg Jones Kristin Cuddihy Denise McGloon Beth D’Arcy Grace Ronan Franny Rock Mary & Frank Perry Nancy Collins

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David Leach Suzie Squier Anne Marie Abod

2016 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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Congrats Gonzaga JV Rugby for a fantastic year! Thank you Coaches for all of your time and dedication!

We had a blast! The McKinnons

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Lee Kelly does “The Dab” for K-Town Eagles!

Thanks to all coaches, managers, and trainers for a great season! A special thanks to Mike and Mary Plantamura for their amazing work this year! The Krivda and McNamara Families

Thank you Gonzaga Rugby!

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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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Congratulations, Patrick ’18, and the entire Gonzaga Rugby Program on a great season in 2016!

GO EAGLES! Thanks for a great season!

Congratulations Mac Stiles on a great run... Gonzaga Rugby 2013-2016 We couldn’t be more proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom, Drew, Reed & Murphy

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY HUMBLE BEGINNINGS – THE 1980S

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 1990S – 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 have won 13 PRU Championships, 5 MAVRC Championships, 6 MARFU Championships and multiple regional tournaments during the decade and participated in 9 National Championship tournaments. Recent years

GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY have introduced a new and exciting feature of Gonzaga’s Rugby season, The Annual Jesuit Rugby Classic, which Gonzaga sponsors with Georgetown Prep, Rugby Virginia and the Jesuit Academy of Washington. Gonzaga’s Varsity Team has won four consecutive Jesuit Classic titles.

world including teams from the Pembrokeshire district in Wales and the Hale School in Australia. This has helped to spread the reputation of Gonzaga as center of Rugby excellence in the United States.

2013 – TOWARD THE FUTURE The Rugby Eagles had an outstanding domestic season this year which included travel to Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Carolina to face some of the top high school teams in the country. The Varsity Purple

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

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Kingdom, Ireland, 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

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 National High School Championships coming up short against JesuitSacramento 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 2009

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from Seminario in Montevideo and played three matches in Punta Del Este including games against a Uruguayan National U-17 squad and a Uruguayan U-17 Developmental squad. This tour was a great experience for all of the players, coaches and parents. As always, the excellent opposition and team bonding lead to much improved standards of play once the players returned home.

included PRU Divisional Championships at all age levels making it an Eagles Rugby championship sweep for a second year in a row.  This bodes well for the future of Gonzaga Rugby.

2012 Ben Cima and Jimmy Ronan were selected for the USA Rugby High School AllAmericans 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.

2011 The Gonzaga Rugby program made another successful visit to South America in 2013 playing matches in Argentina and Uruguay. The matches in Argentina feature games against our old friends Centro Naval, a new opponent from Chivilcoy and a match against reigning U.S. National High School Champions Dixon (California), who were also on tour, which ended in a 29-17 win for Gonzaga. In Uruguay, the Eagles renewed their rivalry with against fellow “Jesuits” 22 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2016

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY 2014-2015 – NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 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 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!

2014 The win capped an extremely difficult regular season schedule which included matches against #4 Xavier, #7 Charlotte Catholic, #14 St. Ignatius of Cleveland, #14 (Club) Charlotte Tigers, #23 Perry Street Pride, and former National Champion Dixon of California. The Gonzaga Eagles picked up their 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. The developmental Varsity Black team compiled an impressive 9-1 overall record both domestically and internationally while the Varsity White side finished 7-5-1 playing superior competition. The JV Purple finished 9-2 with a Jesuit Rugby Classic

2014 Championship, while the JV White continued to advance and finished 5-51. A large Freshman team continued to “feed the Beast” with some great rugby and a 7-9 season where all players gained great experience. On the international stage, 146 Gonzaga players, coaches, trainers and family members went on tour to Italy, which included a trip to watch the Italy vs. England 6 Nations professional rugby match. The competitive portion of the Tour de Italia included matches against Italian school boy champion and #1 ranked Capitalina Rugby Union, CUS Roma, and S.S. Lazio Elite League member

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY L’Aquila and local club Avezzano, and the Prato U16 Elite, U18 Elite and U18 Regional sides. In all, it was an incredibly successful tour, with a final overall record of 7-2 over the best Italian Rugby had to offer. In what became an historic run in the National High School Rugby Championships 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

2015 Jesuit Marauders in a thrilling 27-26 championship final. Back-to-back – AMAZING! 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 attempted by a high school side. The Varsity Purple Eagles battled and defeated #1 ranked (Club) Cathedral, #1 ranked (Canada) Saltfleet, #7 Xavier, #8 Greenwich, #11 Georgetown Prep, #21 South Doyle and # 27 Charlotte Catholic to finish a perfect 15-0 for the regular season and 21-1 overall. 24 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2016

The rest of the program followed suit as we once again sported over 200 players on three varsity, two JV, and one freshman team. The Varsity White competed in the 1st division in MAVRC and finished 9-8, including an appearance in the Maryland Exiles Championship. The Varsity Black also competed at the highest level and finished with a 6-3-1 mark against A-side competition. The Junior Varsity finished a combined 6-10-3 while developing into a cohesive unit. Finally, the Freshman side also finished a perfect 15-0 while collecting championship hardware in the Jesuit Rugby Classic, the Maryland Exiles Tournament and the Frederick Fast Track Tournament. Overall record: 57-22-4. Tour took us south to Santiago, Chile in the company of a host of players, coaches, and supporters, including Gonzaga President Fr. Stephen Planning. A highlight of the trip was the Mass said by Fr. Planning at the tomb of Jesuit saint Alberto Hurtado. The incredible experience was accompanied by some incredible rugby against Catolica, Grange School, Alianza, Sporting Club, and Staide Francais, with our sides finishing 5-1 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. 2015 Thomas Aquinas 29-0, #5 Herriman 39-34, and, in an unprecedented third finals meeting in a row, defeating #2 ranked Sacramento Jesuit 13-3. 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 we had 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. They have reminded us how important it is to live as Men for Others and how very special are the bonds developed while on Eye Street. Gonzaga men are a Band of Brothers who will always be there for each other.

GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY 2016 – THREE-PEAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! With two consecutive national titles behind them and the target now set squarely upon their backs, the 2016 season dawned with a young but experienced lineup determined to “Race to the Pole” for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive national championship and to make 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 17th consecutive league, an ongoing Gonzaga record) and 7th consecutive 2016 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 captains 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” and the “#1 Toughest HS Schedule,” including the following nationally ranked opponents: Xavier (#3), Royal Irish (Club #3), Fort Hunt (Club #4), St Edward (#6), St. Ignatius (#8), Doylestown (Club #9), Georgetown Prep (#9) twice,

Charlotte Catholic(#23), Cumberland Valley (#52) and Loyola Blakefield (#57). 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 the Varsity Purple, Varsity Black, Junior Varsity and Freshman teams. The Varsity Black carried 51 players and competed at a high level against mostly A sidelevel competition, finishing with an impressive 12-6 record. The Junior Varsity, with the largest roster at 65 players, had an outstanding campaign against both JV and varsity competition, highlighted by a sophomores-only win over Wimbledon College of England, 2nd place in the MAVRC Varsity II Division, and the 2016 Jesuit Rugby Classic Championship to finish 17-10. The Freshman side continued to ensure a bright future for Gonzaga Rugby, with 54 players and a 9-4-1 finish. In March, 85 players and a large contingent of coaches, parents and faculty, including Gonzaga President Stephen Planning, S.J., crossed the briny seas of the Atlantic en route to Spain and the 2016 Tour to Barcelona, Manresa, Valencia and Sitges. The Eye Street Boys made an emphatic statement for US

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GONZAGA RUGBY HISTORY and Gonzaga Rugby by running roughshod through the opposition, which included Spanish National Champion CUA Valencia, San Boi, Communidad Valencia, La Vil and several local clubs to post an 8-1 record internationally. Non-rugby highlights of the trip included Valencia’s famous Fallas Festival and an opportunity to literally walk in the footsteps of St. Ignatius in Manresa, where the Society of Jesus founder had his spiritual

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2016 awakening, and which included Mass celebrated by Father Planning in the Church of the Cave where Ignatius wrote the Spiritual Exercises. Upon the return stateside, it was time to get to the business of chasing history at a rain-sodden Rugby Athletic Center in North Carolina. Exam conflicts

resulted in only the Varsity Purple traveling to Charlotte, but they accomplished what they set out to do. On muddy, mucky pitches nearly stripped clean of what had been grass, with tremendous guts, great tackling and repeated try-line stands, the Men of Gonzaga defeated #10 Mira Costa 37-10, #3 Xavier 7-0, and now four times familiar #2 Jesuit of Sacramento 7-6 in the final for the 3Peat. A #1 ranking, High School Rugby Team of the Year designation, and a National Forward of the Year Award (for Senior Patrick Hesse) were among the many post season accolades amassed following this historical feat. Where from here? The sky is the limit as every accomplishment sets a new record and the now legendary success of the Gonzaga Rugby Program continues to attract an incredible mixture of talented players, coaches and parents dedicated to lifting each other up on Eagle’s Wings for the Greater Glory of God! Gonzaga Hail!

THE GREATEST OF GAMES Shoulder to shoulder, Skin to skin, Glimpse the blood drip from their chins. Heaviness of breath encircling the sound, Bodies upon bodies are tossed to the ground. These men must be feared for they cannot be slain, These men must be feared for they play through the pain. The game is played with either 7 or 15 The spirit of the game is always held pristine. Men next to Men fighting for the lead, You could tell by their look they’re willing to compete. You don’t play for yourself, you play for others. These mates aren’t just friends, they are your brothers. MATT FREEMAN ’19

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EAGLES FLY HIGH! “Reggie, Congratulations for a great season.” Love, Dad, Mom, and Family

Tour 2016

Jesse and Patrick Love, The Manns and The McNamaras

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY COACHES

JOE REYDA

LEE KELLY

PETER BAGGETTA

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

HEAD VARSITY COACH

IAN COMBS

JIM CUDDIHY

FARRAH DOUGLAS

HUGH FERRIDGE

GUS FRAGA

GABE FREE

JOE FREEMAN

GRANT FURNARY

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MIKE BECKNER

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CHAS “GREYBEARD” GORE

PAOLO ISCARO

MARY KATE KIMIECIK

COACH JAMES JAMES MAYERSBW MAYERS

PAT MURPHY

JOHN NALLS

DAVID PENBERTHY

WARD PENBERTHY

BILL PIERCE

COLLEEN EMORY

PENNY LYNCH

TRAINER

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G O E AG L E S!

The Quinlans

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Varsity Black PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Freshmen PHOTO COURTESY OF STONE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Congratulations to Ethan and Gonzaga Rugby for a Spectacular 2016 Season! Rugby is the place where lifelong friends meet and play a sport they love! Love, Mom, Martin, Emma, Chris, Matt, Lori & Nicole

Teddy Thomas 2020, Jeff Thomas 2015, Andrew Thomas 2018

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Risk everything, Fear nothing, Live without regret Thank you to all the Gonzaga Rugby coaches!

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Congratulations Andrew Smith & Gonzaga Rugby!! BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS!!

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS

DARE ADEBONOJO

CHARLES CHARLIE BLACKWOOD

POSITION: Back Row / Lock HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 215 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Purdue University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t be scared if you see a random homeless man at your games. If you feed Chas, he will be loyal. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A great way to blow off steam and accomplish great things doing it.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Maryland PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work hard and have fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Rugby took me in after being cut from another sport and gave me a home.

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 190 COLLEGE ATTENDING: James Madison University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Hit hard, and no matter how hard you get hit, get back up, spit out the lost teeth, and get in the ruck. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Rugby has COLLIN been an excellent way to meet CULLEN some of the greatest guys to walk the halls of Gonzaga while simultaneously being beaten to a pulp. I could not have asked for better coaches or teammates.

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POSITION: Hooker / Back Row HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 205 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Tennessee, Knoxville PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t let your compression shorts show, and practice kicking if you’re a forward. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY BRUCE MEANS TO ME: The greatest CUNNINGHAM time of my life and a brotherhood. Never take this sport for granted and always play for the guy next to you.

SPENCER DAVIS

JOEY DONELLAN

POSITION: Scrumhalf HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play hard. Go on Tour. Have fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Best sport at Gonzaga with the great players who will forever be my brothers.

POSITION: Prop / Lock HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 245 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Tennessee, Knoxville PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy the time you have at Gonzaga; it goes by too quickly. WHAT GONZAGA MEANS TO ME: Being part of a real brotherhood that lasts far past our 4 years at Gonzaga.

2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 280 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Villanova University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Your teammates are your brothers forever. Appreciate the time you have together and form friendships that will last a lifetime. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY TEDDY MEANS TO ME: Playing rugby FLOOD at Gonzaga for four years gave me a chance to learn a great game, make great friends, tour in great places, and have a great time. POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 213 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Get a man bun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Unforgettable times and friends.

JOEY FREEMAN

POSITION: Fullback / Wing HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 135 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Maryland PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Games are only won as a team, not as an individual. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It means having fun and winning a lot.

BRENDON GARAGUSI

COLIN HEALY

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Virginia Tech PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Hit with your shoulder. Take advantage of the opportunities you have through Gonzaga Rugby. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It is where I got to know my best friends.

POSITION: 5, 6, 7, 8 HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 220 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of California PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play for your brothers and those who wore the jersey before you and learn from your coaches. Do that and you might just happen to win 64 games in three years. PATRICK WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY HESSE MEANS TO ME: It is the forgotten memories on tour (thanks Chucky and Jimmy), the bond and experiences with your brothers you will never forget, the decision which finger to have your third ring sized for, and it is a championship mud bath with your teammates to end your Gonzaga career. POSITION: 2nd Row HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 260 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Penn State PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Always play hard and push your team forward. Whether you’re practicing or playing in a game, play like you won’t get another chance because the players of the past, present, and ANDREW future will appreciate being the HICKS most revered team in the country. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: We might just be a group of sweaty dudes in short shorts standing in a circle with our arms around each other, but it feels more like a second family.

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CONNOR HOEFER

BEN HOFFSCHNEIDER

JOHN “THOMAS” KERNAN

POSITION: Scrumhalf HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 145 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Always have fun. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby means a lot to me because of the many friendships I made through it.

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 6’2” WEIGHT: 225 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Pittsburgh PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Give 110% on and off the field, and stay dedicated for your teammates’ sake as well as your own. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Great friends, great coaches, great memories.

POSITION: Inside/Outside Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 185 COLLEGE ATTENDING: West Virginia University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy it while you have it because it goes by a lot faster than you think. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Everything.

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POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 195 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Michigan PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Listen to Mama Bear. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Rugby gave me a great group of friends and a love for a new sport.

TEDDY KIERNAN

JOSEPH KING

POSITION: Center / Manager HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 140 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Of course! ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Even if you get hurt, don’t stop going to practices and games. Help the team through any means that you can. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has been a family to me when I needed one most.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 145 COLLEGE ATTENDING: North Carolina State University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Not sure ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Go to practice. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Another great Gonzaga community and tradition.

CHRIS KIRVAN

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DAN KIRVAN

POSITION: Flyhalf / Center HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 175 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Santa Clara University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Go on Tour. Make curfew. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Greatest sport on earth with the best guys on earth.

POSITION: Inside Center HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 170 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Clemson PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work in the off season. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood.

AIDAN MCDONOUGH

POSITION: Flyhalf HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Learn the plays. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Great friendships and a lot of fun.

QUINN LEWIS

POSITION: Prop HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 275 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Notre Dame College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Play every second of every play like it’s your last. Don’t let your compressions show. Play Gonzaga Rugby. Play for the past, present, and future every time you step on the field. DANTE WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY LOPRESTI MEANS TO ME: Playing Gonzaga Rugby was the best four years of my life. I met some of my best friends from playing. If I could sum everything up in one word it would be “brotherhood.” I want to thank all the coaches, parents, and the Rugby Boosters for everything they have done to make my four years playing rugby on Eye Street memorable.

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’11” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Georgia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy it. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Taught me about a winning culture.

CHARLES MCDONOUGH

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: College of Charleston PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy your time in the Gonzaga Rugby program. It goes by quickly. Get to know your teammates, because many of them will become your friends for the rest of your life. KEVIN WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MCKENZIE MEANS TO ME: It was a great experience. I made many great friends and made good memories on the field.

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LIAM MODESTI

LIAM MULCAHY

POSITION: Scrumhalf HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 170 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Wake Forest University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Embrace the brotherhood which is Gonzaga Rugby. Play your heart out, have fun, and go on Tour. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gave me my closest friends, greatest memories, and a place to call home.

POSITION: No. 8 HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Oklahoma PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Make sure when you finish your rugby career at Gonzaga you know that you have worked as hard as you can and have left zero regrets. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY BAILEY MEANS TO ME: Knowing that OGILVIE whatever happens on or off the field your brothers will always be there to help you and support you with whatever challenges you face is what Gonzaga Rugby means to me.

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THOMAS OLMSTED

POSITION: Wing HEIGHT: 5’7” WEIGHT: 170 COLLEGE ATTENDING: William and Mary PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Most likely ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Eat well, train hard. Give Coach Greybeard some of your lunch when you see him at school. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby taught me to fight for your brothers and always be there for them.

POSITION: Hooker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 205 COLLEGE ATTENDING: James Madison University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Maybe ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Go on Tour and listen to Coach Gore. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood and great friendships.

TROY OSWALD

POSITION: No. 8 / Flanker HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 215 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Notre Dame PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Put out your best effort at every practice and go on Tour. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby taught me the lessons I needed DANNY for growth and development. It PLANTAMURA gave me opportunities to work hard and excel, and when I met those challenges I was rewarded. I made lifelong friends along the way that went through the journey with me, and together we were the greatest team in the country.

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THOMAS PULLIAM

POSITION: Lock / No. 8 HEIGHT: 6’3” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Virginia PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Work hard. Go to practice. Go on Tour. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood and family. The best part of my Gonzaga experience.

POSITION: Flanker / Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 160 COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Military Academy at West Point PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t get too caught up in winning that you forget to have fun along the way. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It meant a place YILI where I could be with the best QUINLAN people that Gonzaga has to offer. I made friends that I will keep for life and I have Gonzaga Rugby to thank.

JOHN RICHARDS

POSITION: Wing / Fullback / Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 190 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Loyola University Maryland PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: There is a position for everyone, no matter who you are. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby is more than just a sport. It is a brotherhood that will echo throughout the rest of your life.

RILEY RICHARDSON

MICHAEL RIEDFORD

JACK ROYSTON

POSITION: No. 8 / Flanker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 190 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Clemson PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t try to tackle Big Pretty up high. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A deepening of the bonds of brotherhood already found at Gonzaga.

POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 205 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Don’t take any pictures. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It was where I made all my friends freshman year and it turned into the sport I love and the thing I love most about Gonzaga.

POSITION: Scrumhalf HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 150 COLLEGE ATTENDING: United States Military Academy at West Point PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Put yourself out there, and be there for your teammates. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: It gave me the opportunity to form deep friendships, play a great sport, travel the world, and surround myself with many special people.

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COLIN RUSSELL

HENRY SEILER

PATRICK SHEEHY

POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 195 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Become diverse on the field as to what you are capable of doing. Go outside your comfort zone. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby has taught me how important it is to play as a team. It gave me brothers and lasting friendships.

POSITION: Outside Center / Wing HEIGHT: 5’8” WEIGHT: 140 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Dayton PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: No ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy all the great times you have with your teammates. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Brotherhood.

POSITION: Flyhalf HEIGHT: 5’9” WEIGHT: 168 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Dartmouth College PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Try to win; it’s a lot better than losing (3 natty champs!) WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Playing an amazing sport with some of my closest friends and brothers.

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POSITION: Lock HEIGHT: 6’5” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Wake Forest University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Try to get better each practice. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Family and Success.

MIKE SHINCOVICH

POSITION: Center HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 175 COLLEGE ATTENDING: James Madison University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Enjoy it. Go on Tour. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Family

ANDREW SMITH

MAC STILES

POSITION: Flyhalf HEIGHT: 5’10” WEIGHT: 190 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of South Carolina PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Stay in touch with your teammates after high school. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: Gonzaga Rugby means a brotherhood you will have with you your entire life.

2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SENIORS POSITION: Flanker HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 200 COLLEGE ATTENDING: University of Dayton PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Go on Tour. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A brotherhood that will last a lifetime.

JOE WALTHALL

ETHAN YOHANNAN

POSITION: Fullback HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 165 COLLEGE ATTENDING: Wake Forest University PLAYING RUGBY IN COLLEGE: Yes ADVICE TO FUTURE RUGBY PLAYERS: Lift on your own during the season and in the off season. WHAT GONZAGA RUGBY MEANS TO ME: A place for best friends and good sportsmanship on and off the field.

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Congratulations

Joe Walthall

On four great years of Gonzaga Rugby!

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CHARLIE ADAMS

STEPHEN ALLEN

NICHOLAS APARICIO

REYNI ARBUTISKI

REID BACON

JOMAH BOAKAI

MILES BROWN

ETHAN CARVEN

RYAN CAULFIELD

GRANT CONNOLLY

MICHAEL DAVIS

MAX DRADDY

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY JUNIORS

SEAMUS FITZGERALD

MICHAEL FLYNN

MATTHEW FOREMAN

DEREK FRAHM

REGINALD FROST

NEIL GOETZMAN

JACK HAMILTON

STEPHEN JACKSON

TAQUAN JACOBS

MJ JIMENEZ

CHARLIE JONES

JOHN JORDAN

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JACK KEELER

LABI KOI-LARBI

DENNIS KRIVDA

MARK LEWIS

ANDREI LOPEZ-BONDARCHUK

JESSE MANN

IGNACIO MATA CORDERO

BILLY MCKINNON

PATRICK MCNAMARA

ROGER MELLADO

SEAMUS MURPHY

RYAN MYERS

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SEAMUS O’LEARY

MICAIAH PAIGE

MANNY PANZARDI

NICHOLAS POTTKER

ANDREW POWERS

MIKE ROWAN

ANDY SANCHEZ

JUSTIN SCOTT

MICHAEL SINAY

DEVIN TREACY

WILL VALENTINE

JOE VERMILLION

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NOT PICTURED: PHILLIP FIREHOCK; TYREE RANDOLPH

ANTOINE WALKER

CLIFTON WALLACE

REILLY WILL

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Congratulations Dare on a great season!

The Lawrence Family supports Gonzaga Rugby.

Luv Mom & Dad

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GO EAGLES!!

2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

JOSEPH BEAUDET

CHARLES BLOMQUIST

BRIAN BOWERS

LIAM BOYLE

WILLIAM COWARDIN

ZACHARY CRILLEY

BRENNAN DARBY

AUSTIN DAVIS

CHRISTOPHER DELANEY

BRENDAN DEVOL

KEVIN DOLAN

JACK DUFOUR

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

RYAN EBEL

NICK EGAN

ELIAS GARCIA

SEAN GILL

DANNY GREANEY

JOHN GRETSCHEL

LOUIS HEALY

JACK HEERINK

JOHN HILTON

SAM HOEFER

LUKE HOFFMAN

ANDREW IRVINGS

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

BILLY JERRO

CALDER JONES

JAMES KEELER

JACK KEENAN

DANIEL KERNS

IAN KILCULLEN

PATRICK LANGEVIN

RYAN LAWRENCE

MATTHEW LAWSON

WILLIAM LYKE

JACK LYNCH

FEDERICO MARTINEZ

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY SOPHOMORES

KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN

JACK MCMANUS

GRANT MELVILLE

BRENDAN MORAHAN

MICHAEL MULLALLY

THOMAS NALLS

COLIN PELS

THOMAS PENNY

PETER RAE

AIDAN RAFFERTY

TOMMY REDMOND

QUENTIN RICKFORD

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NOT PICTURED: GRANT DAVIS

OWEN SHEEHY

ETHAN SMITH

ANDREW THOMAS

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMEN

MATTHEW ALLEN

GRIFFIN BAILEY

GONZALO BARTOLI PIÑERO

JORDAN BASHAR

PATRICK BEGALA

ALEXANDER BILLUPS

WILLIAM BORAM

CONNOR BREEN

CARLOS CARCAMO

CHARLES CONNOLLY

CARRICK CULLEN

RYAN DRADDY

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMEN

TEDDY FEIGHERY

PATRICIO FRAGA-ERRECART

MATTHEW FREEMAN

RYAN GALLAGHER

BRIAN GILL

KEEGAN GREALISH

LIAM HANNAH

JAKE HIBARGER

WILLIAM HURLEY

DJ JIMINEZ

JACK JOHNSON

KEVIN KEARNS

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMEN

ROBERT KELLY

EVAN KILMER

MATTHEW KING

TOMMY KRISZTINICZ

ANDREW LENNON

JOHN LOESCH

PATRICK MCAULIFFE

JOHN MCGILL

CARTER MCKAIG

MICHAEL MCMAHON

GORDON MCMILLEN

ROB MULLIGAN

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY FRESHMEN

JOHN O’TOOLE

EVYN OWEN

LIAM RAFFERTY

JOHN REHILL

NIKOLAS REYNOLDS

CHARLIE ROWE

JOE ROYSTON

MICHAEL RUSNAK

PARKER SCANLON

TIM SESSING

RYAN SMITH

TYLER STRACHAN

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NOT PICTURED: LUKE FRIEL; JACK MASSEY

DEREK WHITE

TOM WILLIAMS

LUKE WINTERS

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AJ Powers, Class of ’17 “Wishing you the best in your Senior Year”

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2016 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) 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) 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), AUSTIN ’18 (PROP), GRANT ’18 (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), JIMMY ’05 (FLANKER), TOMMY ’08 (#8) DUTTON: BLAKE ’09 (PROP), QUINN ’11 (PROP) ECHEVERRIA: LOUIS ’07 (FLANKER), ANDRES ’15 (SCRUMHALF) FELLER: RICKEY NEEL’ 09 (SCRUMHALF), MATTY ’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) GARVIS: ROBERT ’04 (PROP), RYAN ’10 (PROP) GIBSON: BILLY ’16 (PROP), SEAN ’18 (HOOKER) GILDER: EGAN ’07 (WING), MATT ’11 (WING) GILROY: RYAN ’12 (SCRUMHALF), SEAN ’15 (WING), CASEY ’16 (WING) GORE: JON ’05 (FULLBACK), MALCOLM ’07 (FLANKER), ERIK ’10 (LOCK)

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2016 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS (cont.) 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) JOHNSON: WILLIE ’10 (LOCK), BRENDAN ’12 (LOCK) JONES: DYLAN ’10 (LOCK), GRIFFIN ’12 (FLANKER), TYLER ’14 (FULLBACK), CALDER ’18 (#8) 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) 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 MCKINNON: BILLY ’17 (FLANKER), DANNY ’18 (FLANKER) MCLAUGHLIN: MJ ’09 (CENTER), MAX ’15 (SCRUMHALF), BILLY ’16 (SCRUMHALF) MCMAHON: PATRICK ’13 (LOCK), KEVIN ’15 (LOCK); MICHAEL ’19 (LOCK) MCMANUS: JUSTIN ’11 (WING, JACK ’18 (FLYHALF) MCMURRAY: PETER ’05 (FULLBACK), JOHN ’09 (SCRUMHALF) MCNAMARA: JOHNNY ’14 (FULLBACK), PATRICK ’17 (CENTER) MELLODY: BRIAN ’08 (LOCK), JACK ’14 (CENTER) MENDEZ: GABRIEL ’10 (WING), SEBASTIAN ’10 (WING)

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2016 RUGBY BAND OF BROTHERS (cont.) 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) 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), 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) 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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So proud of you and the Gonzaga Eagles. Love from Grandma Hammack

Congratulations Johnny Jordan and the entire Gonzaga Rugby Team on another phenomenal season. We Love You! Dad, Mom, Madison and Sarah

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY ALUMNI CLASSIC On November 27, 2015, the 13th Annual Gonzaga Rugby Alumni Game was played for the first time on the newly renovated Buchanan Field at Gonzaga College High School. The alums bounced back to defend their home turf 15 tries to 3 in an exhibition of exciting, expansive rugby – both by the Gonzaga alums as well as the opponents from St John’s and the Exiles. Gonzaga was represented by the players listed below. PLAYERS YEAR NAME 1967 1986 1995 2004 2006 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011

Pat McKenna Joe Freeman JP Perez Mac Kimmit Connor Kelly Andrew Wolf Chris Saint Nick Interdonato Mick Newkumet Brian Mellody Peter Chongpinitchai Jordan Maitland Ballah Boakai Keegan Downey Gabe Cunningham Pat Wolf David Penberthy John Nalls Erik Gore Gabe Free Matias Cima John Davis Dylan Cunningham Quinn Dutton Guy Lopresti Yancy Rivera

SCHOOL St Michael’s Mt St Mary’s Catholic John Carroll Tennessee BC Penn State Colorado State Penn State Penn State Gettysburg Georgetown Hampton MD Harvard BC Notre Dame Pittsburgh BC Penn State MD MD UNC Xavier MD MD

TRIES

1 1 2

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

SCHOOL

Brian Cruz Connor Whitcomb MD Joe Whalen MD Nick Hopkins St Joe’s Andrew Iscaro Penn State Phillip Sanneman Marquette Matt Flynn Xavier Matt Ruiters UVA Frank Ruzicka BC Chuck Depont South Carolina Jimmy Ronan Penn State Ben Cima MD Matt Parrish Miami of Ohio Matt Nalls MD Coleman Cunningham Tulane Liam D’Arcy BC Michael Barry JMU Will Rickard JMU Peter Haley Georgia Jack Flynn Marquette Jacob Powers South Carolina Jack Iscaro Cal Colin Wathen MD Dan Callahan South Carolina Andres Echeverria Clemson Pat Newkumet Penn State

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TRIES

3 2 1

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“Jersey Mike’s Subs of Northern Virginia supports Gonzaga Rugby! Go Eagles!” Pat Foley ‘85

Congratulations Seamus Fitzgerald

The Jerro family supports Gonzaga Rugby.

Congratulations Billy on a fantastic 2016 season!

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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

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Ben Weeda Mike Wills Andrew Wolf

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

GONZAGA RUGBY ALL-MET Gonzaga Players Who Were Either All-Met or Represented the PRU 2009 Jeff Bruno Matias Cima Gabe Cunningham Gabe Free Dylan Jones 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

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

2014 Michael Barry Stephen Beckerle Kevin Beins Dan Callahan Jack Carroll Ben Cima Reggie Corbin TJ Cuddihy WWW.GONZAGA.ORG/RUGBY â&#x20AC;¢ 81

Congratulations Michael Riedford on four great years of Gonzaga rugby!

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Love, Mom and Anna

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2016 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER VARSITY PURPLE DATE 20-Feb 27-Feb 5-Mar 6-Mar 10-Mar 13-Mar 16-Mar 19-Mar 2-Apr 2-Apr 2-Apr 2-Apr 6-Apr 10-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 17-Apr 21-Apr 26-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 5-May 13-May 19-May 20-May 21-May

VARSITY BLACK

OPPONENT

SCORE

West End Cathedral Royal Irish Cumberland Valley Doylestown Good Counsel Sant Boi Rugby Club CAU Valencia RC Comunidad Valenciana Colonel By Secondary Archbishop Spalding Christian Brothers Loyola Blakefield St. John’s Xavier NYC Myers Park Delbarton Charlotte Catholic Ft. Hunt Georgetown Prep DeMatha St. Edward’s St. Ignatius Salesianum Georgetown Prep Mira Costa Xavier NYC Sacramento Jesuit

38-21 15-13 31-11 45-0 54-0 61-5 24-17 49-0 40-0 28-0 35-14 38-5 87-0 36-20 55-7 36-0 24-12 24-0 20-10 94-7 12-17 21-6 57-7 24-12 37-10 7-0 7-6

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VP 1-0 VP 2-0 VP 3-0 VP 4-0 VP 5-0 VP 6-0 VP 7-0 VP 8-0 VP 9-0 VP 10-0 VP 11-0 VP 12-0 VP 13-0 VP 14-0 VP 15-0 VP 16-0 VP 17-0 VP 18-0 VP 19-0 VP 20-0 VP 20-1 VP 21-1 VP 22-1 VP 23-1 VP 24-1 VP 25-1 VP 26-1

DATE 21-Feb 27-Feb 3-Mar 13-Mar 16-Mar 19-Mar 1-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 17-Apr 22-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 5-May 17-May

OPPONENT

SCORE

North Bay (A/B) West Shore United Good Counsel Sant Boi Rugby Club CAU Valencia RC Comunidad Valenciana DeMatha West End MD Exiles St. Xavier Ft. Hunt Archmere Delbarton Western Loudon Ft. Hunt West End Frederick West Carroll

28-26 38-21 17-19 69-10 92-0 95-0 67-5 19-28 38-12 22-10 0-42 17-19 19-22 36-19 17-54 39-5 81-19 55-27

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

2016 REGULAR SEASON GAME DAY TICKER JUNIOR VARSITY DATE 28-Feb 5-Mar 6-Mar 13-Mar 13-Mar 16-Mar 19-Mar 23-Mar 3-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 13-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 23-Apr 23-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 24-Apr 27-Apr 4-May 12-May

FRESHMAN

OPPONENT

SCORE

Raleigh Redhawks Cumberland Valley Doylestown Great Falls Sant Boi Rugby Club CAU Valencia U16 Comunidad Valenciana Model School Wimbeldon (sophs only) Landon West End Georgetown Prep Great Falls Ft. Hunt West End St. Xavier Loudon Heights Loyola Blakefield Prince William Mt. St. Joseph West End Georgetown Prep West Shore Roosevelt TC Williams West Carroll

26-10 26-17 5-10 32-12 29-36 48-41 31-0 20-41 38-35 5-45 27-28 0-6 45-0 33-5 12-29 0-33 8-7 41-12 3-36 29-10 24-17 17-7 5-15 17-0 35-7 47-7 83-0

JV 1-0 JV 2-0 JV 2-1 JV 3-1 JV 3-2 JV 4-2 JV 5-2 JV 5-3 JV 6-3 JV 6-4 JV 6-5 JV 6-6 JV 7-6 JV 8-6 JV 8-7 JV 8-8 JV 9-8 JV 10-8 JV 10-9 JV 11-9 JV 12-9 JV 13-9 JV 13-10 JV 14-10 JV 15-10 JV 16-10 JV 17-10

DATE 9-Mar 31-Mar 3-Apr 5-Apr 7-Apr 16-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 23-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 3-May

OPPONENT

SCORE

Loyola Blakefield Tredeger School Wimbeldon College Calvert Hall North Bay St. Xavier Loudon Raleigh Prince William Ft. Hunt Newport News Potomac Exiles Loyola Blakefield Calvert Hall

14-5 20-17 24-24 46-5 15-19 12-22 7-14 37-12 7-15 31-5 15-14 19-7 46-12 68-10

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

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2016 GONZAGA RUGBY PATRONS The Rugby Men of Eye Street deeply appreciate the generous support of the following patrons: Joe Barloon Jonny Biagini Ryan Ebel Connor Hoefer Martin-Jan Jimenez-Guzel Davidjem Jimenez-Guzel Jack Keeler Christine and Rick Gallardo Quinn Lewis Jennifer and Joe Bak Grant Melville

Congratulations Liam Mulcahy (‘16) on a great rugby season! Gonzaga Eagles Fly High! We love you, Mom, Dad, Peter, Ryan and Griffin 86 • GONZAGA RUGBY EAGLES 2016

Seamus O’Leary Troy Oswald Manuel Panzardi Claire Lawless John and Barbara Lawless Lisa Marie Plantamura Nicholas Pottker Thomas Sullivan Will Valentine Cameron Warfield Jack Winters

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Gonzaga Rugby!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GONZAGA RUGBY AS THREE-PEAT NATIONAL CHAMPS!

LOVE, THE ADAMS FAMILY

Congratulations Brothers Joey and Matt Freeman on a Fantastic Season! Love, Your Mom and Dad

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JESUIT CLASSIC CHAMPIONS 2016

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2016 TOUR – SPAIN

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The Kernan Family Congratulates Thomas on 4 great years of Gonzaga Rugby!

Thank you coaches, staff, families and everyone who made these years a world class experience.

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Thank you Gonzaga Rugby!

EAGLES FLY HIGH

THE KIRVAN FAMILY

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Gonzaga Rugby Club VA R S I T Y 19 9 5 USA RUGBY HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1998 (3RD), 2001 (11TH), 2004 (6TH), 2005 (7TH), 2007 (6TH), 2008 (6TH), 2009 (4TH), 2010 (2ND), 2011 (3RD), 2012 (4TH)   BOYS HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 (2ND), 2014 (1ST), 2015 (1ST), 2016 (1ST)   MARFU CHAMPIONS 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011   PRU CHAMPIONS 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013   MAVRC CHAMPIONS 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016   JESUIT RUGBY CLASSIC CHAMPIONS 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016   MARYLAND EXILES TURKEY TROT 7’S CHAMPIONS 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012   CHERRY BLOSSOM CHAMPIONS 1998, 2001, 2016   WASHINGTON IRISH ST PATRICK’S DAY CHAMPIONS 2004   CAROLINA YOUTH FESTIVAL CHAMPIONS 2005   T O U R S England, Ireland & Wales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001, 2003 Cayman Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Argentina & Uruguay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004, 2005, 2007 2009, 2011, 2013 Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Spain & France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010, 2014 Spain & Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016

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Thank you COACH KELLY and congratulations Gonzaga Rugby on another championship season! THE KING FAMILY

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