TEAM BIO'S
#1 Prop
"CISCO" MONTOYA
Francisco has been playing rugby since 2014. He was voted 2014 Forward of the Year by his teammates. He played football at Estancia High School 2001- 2005. He has lived in the mountain community of Chilili all his life. His favorite rugby team is the St George Illawarra Dragons. His favorite player is Benn Robinson.
#1 Prop
KEVIN "KEVO" SUSCO-TAYLOR
Kevin's beard plays rugby. Kevin is along for the ride.
#1 Prop
ADRIAN PEREZ-VALENZUELA
I know a BEAR that you all knooooooww - Adriaaaaannnn Adriaaaaannn. Don't worry about the bear trap. His policy is strictly catch-and-release. Started with the Brujos 5 years ago; also plays with an internationally known traveling team, The Highwaymen (Google it).
Adrian is also president of the Club
Rio Grand Rugby Union Secretary.
#8 Man, #7 Flanker
MICHAEL MERRELL
You want a round house kick to the face? Fearless leader, always down for a mustache ride. Your Captain on the field.
#9 Scrum Half
JEREMY THOMAS
Jeremy has the perfect fiesty attitude to be scrum half. He's quick, agile, and loves to talk smack to both teams. He may be the old guy on the field but he's got many more years in him.
Jeremy is the Sponsorship and Fundraising chair. If you want to give money to the club for advertising, Jeremy is you're guy.
#10 Fly Half
JEFF "SMO" SMOLENSKY
Jeff started playing rugby in Chicago and joined the Brujos in 2007. He's been a leader ever since. Jeff is a father AND a daddy, if you catch my drift.
#11 Wing, #15 Fullback
LUCAS CALLOWAY
I'm 27 years old, originally from Michigan. Grew up in a small farming community. Have a B.S in Biology and work as a quality control micro lab tech. Favorite response, nah.
If you look at Lucas' instagram, be prepared to shred some cheese on those abs.
#12 Inside Center, #6 Flanker
JOESPH "HOBO JOE" GOODMAN
"Played for the Marines, York College of Pennsylvania, Mason Dixon Pirates, York/Lancaster Roses, Missouri River Troutlaws and Interstate highwaymen. Current board positions: Vice president of the Brujos and Vice President of the Southwest Rugby Union. Coach of the Atomic Sisters as well as coaching internationally.
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Yes his corgi Kraken is always with him.
#13 Outside center
PABLO GARIBAY
Number thirteen in your program, but number one in your heart.
Started playing rugby in 2003 at New Mexico Tech. After college, played with the Brujos, Potomac Athletic Club, and with the Interstate Highwaymen. Pablo is the only C1 certified referee in the state and working his way up on the referee ladder. Pablo is also the former President of the Club.
BRADLEY "FAT BRAD" GREENE
You can find Brad at his main residence, Monte Vista, or on the sideline criticizing the ref. Brad was recently elected Vice President of the club