George "Rufus" Walker has been awarded Athlete of the Month for March 2007 for his outstanding efforts on the rugby pitch for the California Maritime Academy. 

A freshman from Seattle, Washington, Rufus has made an immediate impact on the rugby team.  Walker is the starting 8-Man and handles all the penalty and conversion kicking responsibilities.

 

In the 4 games the Keelhaulers played in March, Rufus led the team with 44 total points, 25 of them coming in a stellar effort against San Jose State University.  Walker converted on 18 tries for the month, giving him a 70% success rate.

 

Defensively, Walker helped fortify a strong Keelhauler defense.  Solid defensive efforts helped the Keelhaulers secure their first ever victory against league rival Santa Rosa JC.

 

Bringing several years of high school rugby experience, Walker has elevated not only his level of play, but also that of those around him.  The Keelhaulers finished the regular season with a 7-5 overall record, and look to build on the positive experiences of this year.

 

Rufus is currently studying mechanical engineering here at Cal Maritime.