The Galaxy began as a Rivertowns United team nine years ago. Many of the players have been on the team for more than five years and six of the original 11 players were still on the team through Spring 2021, the team’s final season. These athletes have had many accomplishments - they have come in first or second place in their WYSL division nearly every year; they also won the WYSL premier division and represented RUFC in regionals; and they ended Spring 2021 at the top of the table with - another WYSL division win for their final season -- a fitting farewell and a sweet ending on a high note. Laura Hay and Will Jacobs have been the parent coaches from the beginning. David Downs joined as a coach two years later and has been pivotal in helping secure so many great wins.
Head Coach Laura Hay shared her thoughts as the team’s RUFC journey winds down. “Most importantly, these young men have learned lifelong lessons about teamwork, winning and losing, supporting each other on and off the field, and leadership. And while this Galaxy team will no longer exist, our players will carry these lessons throughout their lives. For all nine years we have loved seeing these boys grow while reinforcing a positive culture along the way. What a treasure and an honor to have David Downs on our side. The parents have been wonderful, supportive, and amazing cheerleaders. What a magical experience for all of us - we will remember this team always.”
Congratulations to the entire team and its devoted coaches on an amazing run, and a special shout-out to team’s graduating seniors: Luca D., Daniel E., Dominic F., Luca F., David H., Bryce J., Jakub K., Alec L., Malcolm M., Vincenzo S., and Rob W.!
We wish them all the best as they begin the next phase at colleges including Brown, Cornell, Lehigh, Muhlenberg, NYU, SUNY Albany, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Oneonta, and others yet to be decided!
