ALFRED, NY -- The Alfred University men's rugby team had seven members named to the XVs All Lake Effect Teams for the Fall 2025 season.
Four players made it onto the first team led by seniors
Nathan Towne (Ellenville, NY/Ellenville Jr/Sr) and
Eddie Hart IV (Wilton, NY/Saratoga Springs). Junior
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo (Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa/St. Andrews College) and sophomore
Phillip Peterson III (Auburn, NY/Auburn) wrapped up the first team honors.
In addition, three more men's rugby players were named to the second team. Junior
Joseph Bodley (Le Roy, NY/Caledonia-Mumford) made the team with sophomore
Chevon Adriaans (Paramaribo, Suriname/SGS). The lone first-year for the Saxons was
Zachary Cuddy (Whitman, MA/South Shore Vocational) being honored.
"The seven athletes that made the Lake Effect All Conference teams worked hard this fall," Head Coach
Dale Russell said. "They worked hard this fall to be named a top two player in their position."
To be named as an All-Conference player, nominations are from coaching staffs for their performances on the field. They make up the top 30 players in the Lake Effect Rugby Conference.
-- Swords Forward Saxons --