NSCRO press release

MEDFORD, NJ -- The National Small College Rugby Organization and president Stephen Cohen presented the following awards to players after the conclusion of the 2017 NSCRO Champions Cup National Championship at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO, on April 30.
 

Most Valuable Player 

(Best overall player during the event)
Clayton To, The Claremont Colleges

Heart & Soul Awards

NSCRO custom match ball is given to a player on each team who was been an inspiration and significant contributor to the club on and off the field. The match ball is signed by his teammates in appreciation of what he has meant to their club. The recipients were:
 
The Claremont Colleges -- Frankie Reyis
Xavier University -- Matt Flynn
Tufts University -- Jed McKinney
Louisiana State University Alexandria -- Eoin Keenan
 

Most Impressive Tackler Awards

A fit kit from NSCRO partner Impact Protection for a free custom mouthguard was presented to the player who tackled everything in sight. The recipients were:
 
The Claremont Colleges -- Spencer Swensrud
Xavier University -- Brett Moore
Tufts University -- Henry Seidel
Louisiana State University Alexandria -- Lukem Beaumont
 

NSCRO "All Championship XV"

NSCRO recognized the 15 top players by position. Each player received a custom NSCRO T-shirt courtesy of Rhino Rugby recognizing his selection. See the list below of the selected players.

Overall MVP: Clayton To, The Claremont Colleges
Prop: Anthony Portelas, Louisiana State University Alexandria
Hooker: Omar Rodriguez, Claremont Colleges
Prop: Matt Flynn, Xavier University
Lock: Sean Pyne, Claremont Colleges
Lock: Nick Urban, Claremont Colleges
Flanker: Kadis Simmons, Louisiana State University Alexandria
Flanker: Clayton To, Claremont Colleges
No. 8: Jacob Garrell, Tufts University
Scrumhalf: Rodrigo Mejias, Claremont Colleges
Flyhalf: Brendan MacDonald, Claremont Colleges
Wing: Spencer Swensrud, Claremont Colleges
Center: Lukem Beaumont, Louisiana State University Alexandria
Center: Shane Pico, Claremont Colleges
Wing: Gator Adams, Claremont Colleges
Fullback: Danny Gresser, Xavier University