Overview
- Dominic Peterson, a 19-year-old sophomore, suffered a medical emergency while running with teammates and was taken to a local hospital where he died on Friday.
- Saint Mary’s announced his death in a team post and college president Roger Thompson held a memorial at the campus chapel the following morning.
- The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District confirmed it responded to the incident but declined to provide further information about the emergency.
- Regional and national rugby groups honored Peterson and noted his leadership as captain of the California Grizzlies U19 squad on international tours.
- The college and supporters set up a memorial fund to support the men’s rugby program as teammates and classmates cope with the loss and recover from the trauma.