A Journey to 50 Years!
Legacy Awards
Lifetime Achievement-Tom Sourlis
Played, coached, captained, and received many awards including 3 CARFU and Midwest Select Side honors, as well as the William Web Elis Award throughout his 50 plus years playing in the Northwest Indiana area. He was one of the original founders of the club.
Lifetime Achievement-Steve Potter
Played, coached, captained, and refereed. During his 50 years with the club, he was a CARFU Select Side member and recipient of the William Web Elis Award. He was an original founder of the club and had the longest playing career of anyone.
Legend Award- Steve Fressle
4x William Web Elis Award recipient, 5x captain, and 2x president. Steve brought incredible excitement with his songs and stories, and had an unbelievable memory of events. He was a strong player and promoter at Indiana University, Gary RFC, and Northwest Indiana RFC. He was one of the original team members and enjoyed a long playing career.
2023 Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductees
Gary Rugby Club
- Herman Soto
- Tom Sourlis
- Al Renslow
- Joe Trepanier
- Steve Potter
Gary Rugby Club
- William Silverback
- Anthony Chapa
Illiana Banshees
- Jamie Walker
- Marissa McDermott
- Christina Kukla
2023 NW Indiana Rugby Club Active Player Awards
Most Valuable Rookie
Reapers- Midas Russ
Banshees- Amanda Miller
Most Improved Player
Reapers- Benji Mota
Banshees- Alyssa Weldon
Party Animal
Reapers- Julian Mota
Hardest Hitter
Banshees- Isabel Cunningham
Most Valuable Forward
Reapers- Dan Biby
Banshees- Nicole Strode
Most Valuable Back
Reapers- Avery Laurencell
Banshees- Summer Biby
Heart and Soul
Reapers- Avery Laurencell
Banshees- Summer Biby