The Three Torches 6/3: Making An Impact

Today, watch out for Ramsey and four Trojans named to All-American list

Good morning! This week, USC track and field will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, including four Trojans who will be pulling double duty in individual events.

What else can you find in today's Brew?

🏈 Watch out for Ramsey
🤽‍♀️ Not one, not two, not three…
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Making An Impact. USC football safety Kamari Ramsey has been named to the 2024 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, an award presented to the player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. The spring transfer from UCLA recorded 40 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, five pass breakups, and one interception while starting in all 11 games he appeared in during the 2023 season. 

🔼 Major Status. Four Trojans, both current and former, competed this week at the U.S. Women’s Open. Sophomore Catherine Park finished in a tie for the low amateur while former Woman of Troy, Sophia Popov, capped off her week in a tie for 26th which included a hole-in-one.

🔼 New In Town. USC men’s basketball added big man Rashaun Agee to its roster for the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward has spent his last two seasons with Bowling Green where he averaged a near double-double with 13.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. The former three-star prospect landed on the All-MAC Second Team for his efforts before deciding to join head coach Eric Musselman and the Trojans in Los Angeles.

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I.M.P.A.C.T. The newly minted Trojan safety, Kamari Ramsey, landed on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List for the first time for his efforts shown both on and off the field.

Our question today: do you know what IMPACT stands for?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

Following the team’s run to a 20th straight NCAA Tournament appearance, USC women's water polo landed a set of four Trojans on the 2024 All-America list.

Freshman Rachel Gazzaniga leads the group with her spot on the ACWPC All-America First Team, an accomplishment last achieved by a USC freshman in 2018. Senior captain Julia Janov earned her first All-America status with her spot on the Third Team, having scored in 23 of USC's 27 games in 2024. Senior Alejandra Aznar secured her second career All-America Honorable Mention after a strong final season, and lastly, freshman Ava Stryker locked up her ACWPC All-America Honorable Mention with a monster first season as a Trojan.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity!

The Lott IMPACT Trophy, named after NFL Hall of Fame star and former USC great Ronnie Lott, is the only major college football award that considers character.

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!