by Scott Sacry
Stevensville’s Alexia Perez recently signed her letter of intent to play rugby at Adrian College in Michigan. Perez is excited about the opportunity and plans to study athletic training and physical therapy at Adrian.
“It gives me a great opportunity to play in a great rugby program while attending school,” said Perez. “The athletic training and physical therapy programs are amazing. It’s a five-year program that will result in a masters degree in physical therapy.”
During her time at Stevensville, Perez has been involved in volleyball, basketball, pep club and the Little Jacket/Big Jacket mentoring program. Perez is part of the Bitterroot Valley Rugby Football Club and has played on their Bitterroot Koa Wahines team for two years.
“I’m most excited about being able to help people maintain a healthy sports career through physical therapy,” said Perez.
Adrian College is a private liberal arts college located in Adrian, Michigan. The Adrian College Bulldogs play in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference and are a NCAA Division III school. They added Rugby as a women’s sport in 2021.