Fisher-Thompson Marine Commission
May 15, 2009 -- John Fisher-Thompson '09 was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Rosslyn, VA. The ceremony involved the reading of the Presidential commission by Captain Potter emphasizing the trust the nation put in the new officer. During the past four years, John participated in the Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) in Quantico participating in two rigorous Officer Candidate School summer sessions. John will report for duty June 2 at The Basic School (TBS), also at Quantico. Following the roughly six months training at TBS, John will be assigned a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and then undertake further training before moving into a command position with the Corps. While at Georgetown, John was a four year starter at lock and was awarded the Rookie of the Year in his first season and recently the Most Valuable Forward. Congrats John!
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Hoyas Fall in National D2 Semis
May 1, 2009 -- Georgetown lost in the Semi Final round of the USA Rugby National Guard College Club Championship against eventual national champs Middlebury College, 18-45. The match proved as a challenge for the Hoyas against the Northeast #1 team and the three-time Big 4 finalist, but the Hoyas' found themselves ahead at half time in a low scoring game due to the Hoyas' defensive pressure. The second half went in favor of the opponent though Georgetown kept the game close as Middlebury repeatedly disrupted Georgetown's pattern and disorganized the Hoya defense, entering the try zone six more times to Georgetown's two scores. Flyhalf Dan Castrigano '09 led the team scoring with two penalty kicks and a conversion for eight points. Tries were scored by flanker Mike Wrotniak '12 and prop Jordan Maitland '12. Thank you to our families and alumni for your support and funding our trip!
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Hoyas Going to Big Four in California
April 18, 2009 -- Georgetown defeated Cal Maritime, 20-17, in the National D2 Elite 8 playoff to advance to the USA Rugby National Guard College Club Championship Big Four held in Palo Alto, California in two weeks. Early in the first half, the Hoyas found themselves down by two tries against the heavily favored #2 seed in the playoffs. Georgetown climbed back with converted scores from inside center Brendan Smith '10 and a charging score from hooker Matt Hammel '10 to lead by four at the half. In the second half, Cal Maritime scored early, and Georgetown responded with two penalty kicks by flyhalf Dan Castrigano '09 to tie and take the lead, respectively. The rest of the 20 minutes for the game was inspired defense by the Hoyas that shut down the high scoring Pacific #1 team. This marks Georgetown trip to the National Big Four since 2005. Thank you to all the support from our family and friends, and the Magruders for your hospitality!
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Hoyas Advance to Elite 8 in 34-13 Win
April 17, 2009 -- Georgetown advance to the National D2 Elite 8 after their 34-13 win against University of Maine Orono, the Northeast #2 team. The Hoyas came out strong early with a score in the first five minutes, and led by two scores most of the first half, giving up a penalty kick to close the half. In the second half, Maine scored in the outside to lessen the deficit, but Georgetown finished up the rest with three more tries. On Saturday, Georgetown will play against Cal Maritime at 10am on Field #6.
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Fullback Phil Cooney '10 led the team scoring with three tries. Flyhalf Dan Castrigano '09 added three conversions and a penalty kick for nine points. Tries were scored by inside center Brendan Smith '10 and eightman Joe Kemper '09.

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Tentative Fall Schedule

Saturday, September 12
vs. University of Maryland
in College Park, MD

Saturday, September 19
vs. University of Virginia
in Washington, DC

Saturday, September 26
vs. St. Mary's College
in MD

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April 18, 2009
Round of 8 vs. Cal Maritime

April 17, 2009
Round of 16 vs. University of Maine

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	15	19	34
Maine Orono	3	10	13

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March 29, 2009
MARFU Finals vs. Salisbury

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	12	0	12
Salisbury	3	21	24

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March 28, 2009
MARFU Semis vs. Mary Washington

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	20	27	47
Mary Washington	7	7	14

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March 21, 2009
MARFU vs. Bloomsburg University

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	20	27	47
Bloomsburg	0	10	10

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March 7, 2009
vs. Towson University

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	21	7	28
Towson	5	17	22

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February 28, 2009
vs. UMBC

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	7	0	7
UMBC	0	10	10

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February 21, 2009
vs. Virginia Commonwealth University

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	22	19	41
VCU	3	7	10

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February 14, 2009
vs. Virginia

.	1st	2nd	F
Georgetown	17	5	22
Virginia	7	24	31

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Hoyas Fall in MARFU Finals for Sweet 16 #7 Seed
March 29, 2009 -- Georgetown lost in the MARFU Regional Finals, 12-24, against Salisbury University to get the National D2 Sweet 16 #7 seed, held in Sanford, Florida on April 17-19. The finals match proved to be another battle against the PRU conference rivals, this time playing for the overall top seed for Nationals. Salisbury entered the scoreboard first with an early penalty kick, but the Hoyas challenged the PRU Champs for two tries in the first half to lead at the half. The second half had momentum changes but Salisbury took advantage of their opportunities as Georgetown looked to wear down breaking through the Hoya defense for three unanswered tries and prevented Georgetown's scoring hopes. >> Game Summary | Gallery

Hoyas Win Semis to Clinch Nationals
March 28, 2009 -- Georgetown defeated the University of Mary Washington in the Mid-Atlantic D2 Semifinals, 47-14, to clinch the National Sweet 16. The Hoyas entered the scoreboard early in the game, but the Virginia Union's #1 ranked team answered back for the converted try. For the majority of the game, Georgetown applied the pressure and denied Mary Washington's back attack. The opposition found the end zone late in the game when the Hoyas had two players in the sinbin for professional fouls.
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Hoyas Advance to MARFU Final 4
March 21, 2009 -- Georgetown defeated Bloomsburg University, 47-10, to advance to its sixth MARFU Final 4 in seven years. The Hoyas faced the physical EPRU D2 #2 ranked team, going back and forth until Georgetown scored back to back tries midway into the first half to lead by 20 points at half time. The Hoyas added four more tries in the second half, and Bloomsburg's scores were early in the second half and another to end the game.
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