Congratulations to our 2024 winners:
Cole Larcinese and Aubrey Beaugard

Rather than reward solely on academic or athletic success, these scholarships are awarded based on the traits that Marc most personified:  Strength, bravery and character.  After a rigorous evaluation of written applications, coaches recommendations and personal references, Marc's family felt that Cole and Aubrey best embodied these ideals.

Cole Larcinese has been an annual contributor to the Marc J. Small Memorial Tournament as a player, referee, and volunteer, helping each year to line the fields for tournament games.  He is a two-year varsity player at Methacton High School and was voted captain by his teammates for his FC Montco team (FC Montco 2006 Freedom).

On the field, Cole’s coaches praised his team leadership skills, where as a Varsity player he was always in attendance on the bench for the JV games, supporting his teammates within the program.  He also demonstrated resilience and determination, battling back from two significant injuries early in his high school career.
 
Off the field, Cole spent many years helping line fields for FC Montco for the Travel and Intramural games at Heebner Park and Arcola Intermediate School.  Cole could always be found spending time helping train kids at a local gym.

Aubrey Beaugard was a 4-year Varsity starter at Methacton High School, was twice voted by her teammates as Offensive MVP, and was co-Captain in her senior year. She has received multiple Pioneer Athletic Conference awards and guided her club team to ECNL Nationals in two different seasons.  

Aubrey also finished her Methacton soccer career as the school’s Single Season and Career Goal Scorer record holder.  Her Methacton Coach called her "a great role model," and noted how she "really connected with the younger members on the team.”

Away from the pitch, Aubrey was a track and field team member and PAC Champion, National Honor Society member, and was an active volunteer in the community, where she spent organizing the Methacton Red Cross Blood Drive.  Like our male winner, she too has been a fixture at the tournament since 2011 as a player, referee, and volunteer.

Cole and Aubrey will each receive $3,000 scholarships to apply toward their higher education goals, a plaque honoring their achievement, and their names are engraved on the perpetual award displayed at Methacton High School. 

2024 Winners Aubrey Beaugard (left) and Cole Larcinese (right) with Marc's Mom and Step-Dad, Mary and Peter MacFarland