The University of Arizona rugby program has confirmed that freshman Alex Rayton, a former standout with The Woodlands program in Texas, has died; he was 18.

Rayton, who was a High School All American and all-state rugby player, had been recognized for his academic excellence at Arizona and had pledged a fraternity on campus.

Well respected and well liked, Rayton had enormous potential as a rugby player and as a young man. He will be sorely missed and FloRugby joins his former teammates and opponents in wishing strength to his family at this difficult time.