Celebrating this year’s MICR Awardees!
The 2026 MICR Awards, where we celebrated the achievements of our coaches and high school players, was held at Soulsville High School on May 6th, 2026. Thank you to all the players, families, and community members who showed up to support our students!
Introducing the 2026 Award Winners…
Fitness Test Awards
Fastest Fitness Times
Nakarra Price and Machiya Frazier (PCA Girls) (tied)
Elijah Burns, Justin Metcalf, and Vincent Parson (PCA Boys) (tied)
Jamiah Britton (FPA Girls)
KER’eal Lawson (Soulsville Girls)
Jacobi Wooten (Soulsville Boys
Most Improved Fitness Test Times
NaJia Battle (PCA Girls)
Vincent Parson (PCA Boys)
Kaitlyn Davis (FPA Girls)
Azion Brantley (Soulsville Boys)
Naijah Buluu (Soulsville Girls)
Most Committed Awards
Awarded to the player on each team with the highest attendance
E’Than Hubbard (PCA Boys)
Madison Washington (PCA Girls)
Litzy Vasquez (FPA Girls)
Johnny Jones Jr. (Soulsville Boys)
Taylor Honey (Soulsville Girls)
First Annual 901 Award
Awarded to Dalani Jacobs (FPA, Class of 2026) for her contributions as an ambassador for MICR - playing for four years, being a JULS team leader, working as a Coach-in-Training, and volunteering at events such as the MICR Rugby Field groundbreaking and annual fundraiser.
Wells Award for Most Improved Player
Named after founding MICR teammate JaQuan Wells, this award recognizes a player on each team who has made significant improvement over the course of the year, demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to growth and excellence in the sport of rugby and consistently striving for better skills, fitness, and knowledge at practice and on their own time
Isabella Guifarro (PCA Girls)
JohnRay Robinson (PCA Boys)
KER’eal Lawson (Soulsville Girls)
Travis Gillespie (Soulsville Boys)
Ahyletria Wade (FPA Girls)
Jay Uiberall Leadership Series (JULS) - Perfect Attendance
Derrick Rodriguez (PCA Boys)
JohnRay Robinson (PCA Boys)
Ahyletria Wade (FPA Girls)
Dalani Jacobs (FPA Girls)
Lucas Breakfield (Soulsville Boys)
Markel Murray (Soulsville Boys)
Taylor Honey (Soulsville Girls)
Antrice Jamison (Soulsville Girls)
Lopez Award for Leadership
Named after former Coach Andres Lopez, this award recognizes players who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities both on and off the field, serving as a role model for their teammates.
Jazzmin Lambert (PCA Girls)
Cedric Lucas Jr. (PCA Boys)
Antrice Jamison (Soulsville Girls)
Peyton Williams (Soulsville Boys)
Mariah Parker (FPA Girls)
Coaches-in-Training Recognition
Recognizing each of the high school students who participated in our coach-in-training program, where they spent a season as a Coach-in-Training (CIT) for one of our middle school teams
Derrick Rodriguez (PCA Boys), Spring 2026 CIT for PCA Middle School Boys
Peyton Williams (Soulsville Boys), Spring 2026 CIT for Soulsville Middle School Boys
Negasi Ogunwale (Soulsville Boys), Spring 2026 CIT for Bellevue Middle School Boys
Caleb Friday (PCA Boys), Spring 2026 CIT for Ridgeway Middle School Boys
Mariah Parker (FPA Girls), Fall 2025 CIT for Bellevue Middle School Girls
Dalani Jacobs (FPA Girls), Fall 2025 CIT for Bellevue Middle School Girls
Jazzmin Lambert (PCA Girls), Fall 2025 CIT for Ridgeway Middle School Girls
Teaira (Mello) Joyner (FPA Girls), Fall 2025 CIT for PCA Middle School Girls
Taylor Honey (Soulsville Girls), Fall 2025 CIT for Soulsville Middle School Girls
Volunteer Coach Recognition
Recognizing the three volunteer coaches for MICR in the 2025-2026 year, each of whom took the time in their busy schedules to support our players and the MICR community!
Coach Alex Tung, Soulsville High School Boys
Coach Tim Pierson (MICR Alum), PCA High School Boys
Coach James McDonald, PCA High School Boys
Emerging Coaches of the Year
Awarded to two coaches for their outstanding efforts at developing their own skills as a coach, while providing exceptional support and inspiration to their players
Coach Myla McClinton, Assistant Coach for the PCA High School Girls
Coach Derrick Rodriguez, Coach-in-Training for the PCA Middle School Boys
Coaches of the Year
Awarded annually to two coaches in recognition of incredible dedication and leadership. These coaches have challenged their players to grow by supporting them through adversity, and helping them achieve remarkable success on and off the field. Their passion for the game, tactical insight, and ability to inspire have made a lasting impact on their athletes and on our rugby community as a whole.
Coach Shaniah Jones, Soulsville Middle School Girls and Soulsville Middle School Boys
Shaniah, a Freedom Prep alum who also participated in MICR’s college mentoring program, came into the Soulsville pathway this year and brought structure, discipline, and an unforgettable sister- and brotherhood to the Soulsville middle school teams, taking home two MICR Bowl titles in two seasons.
Coach Savannah Austin, Soulsville High School Girls
Coach Savvy has been coaching with MICR since 2019, and has coached the Soulsville High School girls for many of those years. We are so happy to present this award to Savvy for providing a safe and welcoming environment for so many players, providing valuable rugby experiences, lasting friendships, and a high level of development for our young athletes. This year, Savvy helped coach our All Stars girls to a third consecutive Urban Rugby Championship and the Soulsville Girls to a 15s State Championship.
Rookie of the Year
Awarded to players who have shown exceptional talent and promise in their first year of rugby or first year with their team, adapting quickly to the demands of the sport, making significant contributions to their team's success, and serving as an inspiration to their teammates
Nakarra Price, PCA High School Girls
Milton Bowen, PCA High School Boys
Emily Vasquez, FPA High School Girls
Kaylin Nash, Soulsville High School Girls
Keith Mason, Soulsville High School Boys
Most Valuable Player (MVP) - Forwards
Awarded to a player on each team who has dominated the scrums, made critical tackles, and provided valuable support to their teammates within the pack.
Arianna Jones (AJ), PCA High School Girls
Deven Westbrook, PCA High School Boys
Trinita McDonald, FPA High School Girls
Jade Cohen, Soulsville High School Girls
Mekhi Turner, Soulsville High School Boys
Most Valuable Player (MVP) - Backs
Awarded to a player on each team who has attacked space, made crucial passes, and provided valuable support to their teammates within their backline.
Tydus Singleton-Smith, PCA High School Boys
Tabi Kalapu, PCA High School Girls
Jamiah Britton, FPA High School Girls
Kamiaya Ryan, Soulsville High School Girls
Jacobi Wooten, Soulsville High School Boys
