Rugg Named All-American, Leads Boys' Soccer To New England Finals
In addition to his All-State and All-New England honors, this week Rivers senior Charlie Rugg was one of four high school soccer players in Massachusetts to be named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American.
In addition to his All-State and All-New England honors, this week Rivers senior Charlie Rugg was one of four high school soccer players in Massachusetts to be named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American. Rugg was also honored as the Adidas NSCAA State Player of the Year.
The boys’ soccer team captain, who led the Independent School League (ISL) in scoring this year by a commanding 21 points, helped Rivers finish second in the ISL and earn a spot in the finals at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) tournament this past weekend. Rivers defeated Groton 3-1 in the Saturday semi-final, with Rugg contributing two goals and one assist, and Eric Anderson adding two assists. Starting goalie Peter Quayle left the game with a broken nose shortly before the half, with freshman Duncan Orlander performing admirably in his place. In the tournament final at the Loomis-Chaffee School in Connecticut, Rivers lost 3-1 to South Kent, with Rugg scoring the team’s lone goal. “It’s not how you want to end,” head coach Robert Pipe said, “but the team worked extremely hard this year and had a great season.”
In addition to his efforts for Rivers, Rugg has also been playing soccer for club teams in the Boston area. His skills on the field have attracted the attention of numerous college scouts and ultimately earned him a scholarship at Boston College for next fall. Rugg is also a strong student and an accomplished artist at Rivers, winning a first-place award for his portrait “The Blueprint” at the Small Independent School Arts League (SISAL) show at Brimmer & May earlier this year.
Along with boys’ soccer, Rivers sent both girls’ soccer and girls’ field hockey to the NEPSAC tournament this year. Girls’ soccer has made it to the tournament seven consecutive years. Girls’ field hockey finished with a school-record 13-8 season, with first-year coach Emily Hamlin leading the Red Wings to the semi-finals of the tournament.
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The boys’ soccer team captain, who led the Independent School League (ISL) in scoring this year by a commanding 21 points, helped Rivers finish second in the ISL and earn a spot in the finals at the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) tournament this past weekend. Rivers defeated Groton 3-1 in the Saturday semi-final, with Rugg contributing two goals and one assist, and Eric Anderson adding two assists. Starting goalie Peter Quayle left the game with a broken nose shortly before the half, with freshman Duncan Orlander performing admirably in his place. In the tournament final at the Loomis-Chaffee School in Connecticut, Rivers lost 3-1 to South Kent, with Rugg scoring the team’s lone goal. “It’s not how you want to end,” head coach Robert Pipe said, “but the team worked extremely hard this year and had a great season.”
In addition to his efforts for Rivers, Rugg has also been playing soccer for club teams in the Boston area. His skills on the field have attracted the attention of numerous college scouts and ultimately earned him a scholarship at Boston College for next fall. Rugg is also a strong student and an accomplished artist at Rivers, winning a first-place award for his portrait “The Blueprint” at the Small Independent School Arts League (SISAL) show at Brimmer & May earlier this year.
Along with boys’ soccer, Rivers sent both girls’ soccer and girls’ field hockey to the NEPSAC tournament this year. Girls’ soccer has made it to the tournament seven consecutive years. Girls’ field hockey finished with a school-record 13-8 season, with first-year coach Emily Hamlin leading the Red Wings to the semi-finals of the tournament.
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