Meet Your 2018 Elmhurst Rugby Varsity Squad
Nicholas Bauer
Nicholas Bauer, class of 2018 at York High School, plays at fly half for Elhmurst. His devestating speed, quick feet, vision for the game and distribution skills make him a huge asset at first receiver.
Ben Bernard
Ben Bernard, class of 2018 at York High School, is Captain and plays as a lock in the Elmhurst pack. Ben's leadership and work rate, along with set piece work elevates the standard for the team.
Ryan Blessing
Ryan Blessing, class of 2018 at York High School, is the one of the place kickers and plays on the wing and in the backrow. Ryan's boot and physicality are skills that he exercises well for the team.
Ryan Costello
Ryan Costello, class of 2018 at York High School, is the the team's scrumhalf, touch finder and and general defensive agitator. Ryan is one of the best tacklers on the squad, which compliments his distribution skills.
CJ Cote
CJ Cote, class of 2019 at York High School, is the the team's loosehead prop, and both defensively and offensively aggresive. CJ leads the defense well and almost always manages to break the gainline when he carries.
Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote, class of 2021 at York High School, is the the team's fullback. Patrick is a very clever and astute player. His passing and elusive speed, as well as bravery in the tackle are very impressive and sets him apart from others.
John Downing
John Dowing, class of 2018 at Leyden West High School, is the the team's hooker. John's set piece game adds to his dynamic play in the loose, which includes carries and breakdown work.
Danny Dunn
Danny Dunn, class of 2019 at York High School, plays on the wing as well as full-back. Danny is a dynamic athlete, very effective ball carrier and adept to making smart tackles and well-timed passes.
Ben Fett
Ben Fett, class of 2020 at York High School, plays at lock and as a flanker. Ben is an all round athlete, he does lot's of the unseen work on the field, his ruck work and carrying help the team to get go-forward ball.
Ethan Foley
Ethan Foley, class of 2020 at York High School, is a utility forward who covers every position in the pack. Ethan is a hulk of a player and uses his size well. His awareness to look for an offload in the tackle is a great asset.
Toa Hofflich
Toa Hofflich, class of 2021 at York High School, plays as a flanker on the blindside of the scrum. Toa is an athlete with a big engine, his lineout work aling with his general play is the loose adds well to the total team effort.
Nate Lyons
Nate Lyons, class of 2018 at York High School, plays on the wing for the team. Nate is a very strong runner and his history as a free safety for York Football makes him a great defensive asset on the edge of the team's defense.
Ben Melion
Ben Melion, class of 2019 at York High School, plays at toghthead prop for the team. Ben is the complete modern prop, he has great set piece work, dynamic ball carrying and the ability to distribute on the gainline.
Grant Melion
Grant Melion, class of 2018 at York High School, plays in the center for the team. Grant has excellent agiity, speed and power. His tackling and evasive skills have been a great asset to the team along with his competitive nature.
Daniel Morrissey
Daniel Morrissey, class of 2018 at York High School, covers the back three for the team. Daniel has great vision and is able to exploit weaknesses in defenses with his deceptive running style. He is also brave in tackle situations.
Gio Rodriguez
Gio Rodriguez, class of 2018 York High School, plays in the center for Elmhurst Rugby. Gio is a defensive leader and always seems to make significant busts over the gainline for the team. His leadership and physicality help the squad.
Ben Semmelhack
Ben Semmelhack, class of 2018 at York High School, plays at number 8 at the back of the Elmhurst scrum. Ben is an athletic forward who carries a lot of ball in the outside chanels, his set piece skills enable a cohesive team effort.
Jacob Smallwood
Jacob Smallwood, class of 2018 at York High School, is an out and out openside flanker. He is a natural ball hog and loves to show his physicality around the field. He is always willing to put his body on the line for the team.