Members of the Crusader rugby team gathered in the Brother Mark Thornton, S.C., Terrace this week to celebrate their impressive 13-3 season this year. Coach Gary Giepert ’80 honored the entire team for their rugged commitment to conditioning, practice, and play and gave special mention to some outstanding players:
Golden Hammer (award for hardest hit) – Matthew Hood
Most Improved Forward – Matthew Reineke
Most Improved Back – Mitchell Maurin
Most Valuable Forward – Vincent Duhe
Most Valuable Backs – Ben Gambino and Joey Morris
Most Valuable Player – Joseph Caravella
Team Captains – Joseph Caravella and Connor Glennon
A special award given in memory of James DeBrueys ’06 to two students who have played rugby for five consecutive years at Brother Martin. James’s sister Mrs. Michelle McCrary spoke about James’s love of rugby and of Brother Martin and presented Hunter Moak and Joseph Caravella with a plaque and a rugby jersey. We thank the DeBrueys family for their support of Brother Martin High School in honor of their son, our Crusader James.
