The Summer of 2010 has already been a rewarding summer for many Aztec Ruggers, who have gone on to be selected for numerous representative and international honors.

  In late May, Senior Fullback Alex Ross was selected for the USA National Sevens team to play in London and Scotland where he performed admirably in his country’s colors.  No less then nine 2010 Aztecs played for the Southern California Griffins in the Collegiate National All-Star Championships in Denver in June, helping the Griffins to a 3rd place finish.    The Griffins included Seniors Brendan Purcell, Darrell Honaker, David Buboltz, Scott Brown, Alex Main, and Alex Ross, as well as Junior Jamie Purcell, Mike Hicks, and Chris Bredeson.  Following the tournament USA Rugby named its 2010 All-American Team, selected for their performance at the All Star Tournament and performance throughout the 2010 season.  Two Aztecs were selected All-Americans (Senior Alex Ross and Junior Duncan Kelm) and four Aztecs were give Honorable Mention All-American honors (Seniors Brendan Purcell, Darrell Honaker, and David Buboltz and Junior Chris Bredeson).   Competing this June was also the USA U-20 National Team, two Aztecs are currently competing for the U20 team: Sophmore Hooker/Center Jamie Hybrid Kelm and Sophmore Prop Morgan Gagel.  Lastly, Duncan Kelm was also recently selected to join the senior National Team, currently competiting in the Churchill Cup against England, Russia, France, Canada, and Uruguay.

Coach Matt Sherman notes how proud the program is to have so many players going on to compete at a higher level, ‘It is a great honor for these young men and for the Aztec Rugby program to have these players going on to compete at a higher level in representative rugby.  This is a reflection of their passion for the sport and also a just reward for how much hard work they’ve put in to improve.  We are proud of them and wish them the best at all levels.’

2010 Aztec Honors

Southern California Griffins: Jamie Purcell, Alex Main, Scott Brown, Alex Ross, Duncan Kelm, Chris Bredeson, Brendan Purcell, Darrell Honaker, David Buboltz
All-American: Alex Ross, Duncan Kelm
All-American Honorable Mention:  Chris Bredeson, Brendan Purcell, Darrell Honaker, David Buboltz
USA Sevens: College Championship All Tournament Team:  Duncan Kelm
USA U-20 National Team:  Jamie Kelm, Morgan Gagel
USA Men’s National Sevens Team: Alex Ross
USA Men’s National Team: Duncan Kelm