Pringle

Name: Julian Pringle

High school: Altoona Area

Team: Blair United Rugby Club

Hometown: Altoona

College choice: Bowling Green

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Bowling Green: “I wanted the opportunity to play competitive rugby at the Division 1 collegiate level.”

Greatest high school achievement: Being selected by my teammates for captain for Blair United Rugby Club my senior year.”

Coach Andy Haines quote: “Julian is a huge part of our rugby family and integral to our growth. He is an outstanding teammate and leader both on and off the field. His play on the field is a great example of a rugby workhorse — making tackles, getting the breakdown, clearing rucks, doing the dirty work that is a necessary part of the sport- we will miss him.”

How I got my start in rugby: “I tried a clinic in fifth grade to learn the sport and quickly fell in love with it.”

Other Interests: “Hanging out with friends and family, working out and watching lots of movies.”

What getting to play in college means to me: “I am beyond blessed by my family, coaches, and God for the chance to continue playing at the highest level.”

Probable college major: Math, Actuarial Science

Parents: Rashonda Coffee