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Inductees (L to R): Kim Argy Estes, Jacob Wukie, Casey Ancarrow, Brent Metheny, Justin Rascati and Bethany, Samuel and Benjamin Kuster, accepting on behalf of Tom Kuster.
JMU Athletics Inducts 35th Hall of Fame Class
9/1/2023 9:00:00 PM | Hall of Fame, Administration
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Five elite student-athletes and one administrator joined the ranks of the elite in department history as the 35th class was inducted into the James Madison Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday night in the JMU Festival and Event Center.
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The Hall of Fame Class of 2023Â includes: women's soccer forward Kim Argy Estes (2002-2005), lacrosse attacker Casey Ancarrow (2010-2013), longtime integrated health and sport performance administrator Tom Kuster (1999-2022), baseball infielder/pitcher Brent Metheny (2000-2003), football quarterback Justin Rascati (2004-2006) and archer Jacob Wukie (2005-2009).
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Nominations for the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame can be submitted online by any individual at any time. All candidates are considered according to the Hall of Fame selection criteria.
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JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Casey Ancarrow ('13) – Lacrosse (2009-2013)
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Casey Ancarrow was a key figure on the front line, guiding the Dukes to a pair of conference championships and NCAA appearances in lacrosse. Overall, the Dukes went 54-20 during her four seasons, including a 25-3 mark in the CAA. She was a two-time Tewaaraton Award nominee in 2011 and 2013, a three-time IWLCA All-American in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and wrapped up her collegiate career by playing in the North-South Senior All-Star Game in 2013. Ancarrow was twice honored as CAA Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013 and was a four-time All-CAA honoree, including First Team in 2011 through 2013. She was also both CAA and VaSID state Rookie of the Year in 2010. Ten years following her JMU career, she still ranks fifth in both career goals (159) and points (220). She is also tied for 14th in career draw controls (119), 11th in career assists (61), 12th in free-position goals (28) and seventh in shots (346). She ranks 19th in CAA history for goals and 18th in points. She also competed for the U.S. National Senior Team 2010-2012.
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Kim Argy Estes ('06) – Women's Soccer (2002-2005)
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Kim Argy was a three-time First Team All-Conference forward for the Dukes, leading JMU women's soccer to a 43-26-10 overall record, a 2002 CAA Championship and two NCAA appearances (2002, 2004). As a senior in 2005, she was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-America Team as well as the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic All-Region First Team. That was her second All-Region selection as she was honored in both 2002 as a freshman and 2005 as a senior. As a freshman, she was also a Soccer Buzz Freshman All-American and the CAA Rookie of the Year. In addition to her three All-CAA selections, Argy also collected three VaSID All-State honors. Despite missing part of her junior season due to injury, Argy ranks fifth in program history with 34 career goals and seventh with 78 career points. She still holds freshman class records for game-winning goals (5) and games played (24).
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Tom Kuster ('95) – Administrator (1999-2022)
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Beloved for his kind demeanor and genuine care for each student-athlete, Tom Kuster was hired to the JMU sports medicine team in 1999 and was elevated to assistant AD to lead the unit in 2006. During his 16 years of leadership, he revolutionized JMU's approach to student-athlete care, transforming it into a nationwide model. Kuster was named associate AD for integrated health and sport performance in 2016 upon combining JMU's key health areas into one cohesive unit. Through this collaboration of sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport psychology and mental health, JMU has been able to better care for the individual health circumstances of each student-athlete. Kuster oversaw a staff of nearly 25 sports medicine and sport performance professionals. He facilitated the performance team meetings and the Dukes C.A.R.E (Care and Recovery Enhancement) team meetings. He also continued to coordinate all the medical services and physician services contracted to support JMU student-athletes. Kuster served as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team, and he also continued to partner with the University Health Center regarding the institutional drug testing program and student-athlete wellness education programming. He also served as sport supervisor for the tennis programs. While coordinating the department's COVID response during the summer of 2020, Kuster was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in May of 2022. He was bestowed with the CAA's prestigious Randolph Inspiration Award in 2021 and inducted into the Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in January of 2022.
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Brent Metheny ('04) – Baseball (2000-2003)
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A versatile and consistent figure on the baseball diamond, Brent Metheny played more games than any Duke in program history (227) as a four-year starter and was a two-way player as both an infielder and pitcher. He was a three-time All-CAA selection in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and was named to the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2002. That season, the Dukes posted the most wins in program history with a 44-16 record, earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to games played, Metheny owns individual program career records for at bats (896), runs scored (224), total bases (471), RBIs (199) and plate appearances (1,038). He also ranks second in career hits (312), fourth in doubles (60), third in steals (94), eighth in walks (121) and eighth in assists (473). Metheny was also successful as a pitcher, particularly as a freshman when he posted six saves, a 1.33 ERA and a .200 opponent batting average, which each rank top 10 in JMU single-season history. Overall, he made 27 pitching appearances with a 3-2 record and seven saves in 39 2/3 innings. Metheny's career numbers also rank among CAA records, placing fifth in at bats, third in runs scored, third in hits, eighth in total bases, 10th in RBIs and seventh in steals. Metheny signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners in 2003 and played three seasons of affiliated professional baseball with the Mariners and Chicago White Sox. He then played an additional seven seasons in various independent pro leagues and recently served as a pro baseball manager.
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Justin Rascati ('06) – Football (2004-2006)
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Justin Rascati transferred to JMU from Louisville for his sophomore season in 2004 and became a three-year starter for the Dukes, including guiding the program to its first national championship in 2004. Noted for his passing efficiency, adept running ability and all-around game management, Rascati owns the most wins as a starting quarterback in program history with 29 as part of two trips to the NCAA I-AA playoffs. The 2004 championship run saw JMU become the only team in NCAA history to capture a national title without a home playoff game, as Rascati outdueled three of the top quarterbacks in the nation at Furman, William & Mary and Montana. Rascati orchestrated an epic game-winning drive against the No. 2 seed, Furman, in the quarterfinals, followed by besting No. 3 William & Mary's Walter Payton-winning quarterback in the semifinals. Despite playing in a more run-oriented offense, Rascati ranks fourth in program history with 5,912 passing yards, third with 51 touchdowns, second with 487 completions and fourth with 728 pass attempts. He also ranks fifth in career total offense with 7,111 total yards of production. His two seasons of 2,045 passing yards in 2004 and 2006 ranked in the top 10 season totals until the 2022 season. His 20 passing touchdowns in 2006 were a JMU record until being pushed down the chart by more pass-heavy offenses in the last 10 years. He was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award in 2006 as the best offensive player in I-AA football. After his JMU career, Rascati signed pro contracts with the Chicago Bears and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. He then transitioned to a successful coaching career, spending the 2022 season as assistant offensive line coach for the NFC North Division Champion Minnesota Vikings following three seasons as offensive quality control assistant for the Denver Broncos. That followed a collegiate coaching career with stops at Weber State, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech and Chattanooga. In 2019, he was invited to participate in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.
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Jacob Wukie ('09) – Archery (2005-2009)
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A four-time collegiate All-American, Jacob Wukie is one of only two athletes in JMU history to appear in multiple Olympic Games, joining field hockey's Carole Thate. He earned a Silver Medal at the 2012 London Olympics as part of the USA three-man team and individually reached the round of 32 with a 17th-place finish. He then individually placed ninth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was part of a seventh-place team finish. He was also an alternate on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team and an Elite Eight member of the Olympic Trials squad for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Altogether, he's been an 11-time member of USA Archery. Wukie's collegiate career spanned JMU's transition from varsity-sponsored status, helping to lead the team to a national championship in its final varsity season in 2007 and placing second individually. That squad also captured men's recurve and mixed recurve team titles. In 2007, he was also named to the US Archery Team and competed at the World University Games in Slovakia. Â Wukie took the 2008 season off to train with the resident athlete program at the US Olympic Training Center, before then returning to JMU in 2009 to place first both individually and a team at the national championships. He also placed 11th at the 2005 national championships as a freshman and third in 2006 as a sophomore, giving him three total top-three collegiate finishes.
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The Hall of Fame Class of 2023Â includes: women's soccer forward Kim Argy Estes (2002-2005), lacrosse attacker Casey Ancarrow (2010-2013), longtime integrated health and sport performance administrator Tom Kuster (1999-2022), baseball infielder/pitcher Brent Metheny (2000-2003), football quarterback Justin Rascati (2004-2006) and archer Jacob Wukie (2005-2009).
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Nominations for the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame can be submitted online by any individual at any time. All candidates are considered according to the Hall of Fame selection criteria.
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JMU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Casey Ancarrow ('13) – Lacrosse (2009-2013)Â
Casey Ancarrow was a key figure on the front line, guiding the Dukes to a pair of conference championships and NCAA appearances in lacrosse. Overall, the Dukes went 54-20 during her four seasons, including a 25-3 mark in the CAA. She was a two-time Tewaaraton Award nominee in 2011 and 2013, a three-time IWLCA All-American in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and wrapped up her collegiate career by playing in the North-South Senior All-Star Game in 2013. Ancarrow was twice honored as CAA Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013 and was a four-time All-CAA honoree, including First Team in 2011 through 2013. She was also both CAA and VaSID state Rookie of the Year in 2010. Ten years following her JMU career, she still ranks fifth in both career goals (159) and points (220). She is also tied for 14th in career draw controls (119), 11th in career assists (61), 12th in free-position goals (28) and seventh in shots (346). She ranks 19th in CAA history for goals and 18th in points. She also competed for the U.S. National Senior Team 2010-2012.
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Kim Argy Estes ('06) – Women's Soccer (2002-2005)Â
Kim Argy was a three-time First Team All-Conference forward for the Dukes, leading JMU women's soccer to a 43-26-10 overall record, a 2002 CAA Championship and two NCAA appearances (2002, 2004). As a senior in 2005, she was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-America Team as well as the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic All-Region First Team. That was her second All-Region selection as she was honored in both 2002 as a freshman and 2005 as a senior. As a freshman, she was also a Soccer Buzz Freshman All-American and the CAA Rookie of the Year. In addition to her three All-CAA selections, Argy also collected three VaSID All-State honors. Despite missing part of her junior season due to injury, Argy ranks fifth in program history with 34 career goals and seventh with 78 career points. She still holds freshman class records for game-winning goals (5) and games played (24).
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Tom Kuster ('95) – Administrator (1999-2022)Â
Beloved for his kind demeanor and genuine care for each student-athlete, Tom Kuster was hired to the JMU sports medicine team in 1999 and was elevated to assistant AD to lead the unit in 2006. During his 16 years of leadership, he revolutionized JMU's approach to student-athlete care, transforming it into a nationwide model. Kuster was named associate AD for integrated health and sport performance in 2016 upon combining JMU's key health areas into one cohesive unit. Through this collaboration of sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport psychology and mental health, JMU has been able to better care for the individual health circumstances of each student-athlete. Kuster oversaw a staff of nearly 25 sports medicine and sport performance professionals. He facilitated the performance team meetings and the Dukes C.A.R.E (Care and Recovery Enhancement) team meetings. He also continued to coordinate all the medical services and physician services contracted to support JMU student-athletes. Kuster served as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team, and he also continued to partner with the University Health Center regarding the institutional drug testing program and student-athlete wellness education programming. He also served as sport supervisor for the tennis programs. While coordinating the department's COVID response during the summer of 2020, Kuster was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in May of 2022. He was bestowed with the CAA's prestigious Randolph Inspiration Award in 2021 and inducted into the Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in January of 2022.
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Brent Metheny ('04) – Baseball (2000-2003)Â
A versatile and consistent figure on the baseball diamond, Brent Metheny played more games than any Duke in program history (227) as a four-year starter and was a two-way player as both an infielder and pitcher. He was a three-time All-CAA selection in 2001, 2002 and 2003 and was named to the CAA All-Tournament Team in 2002. That season, the Dukes posted the most wins in program history with a 44-16 record, earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. In addition to games played, Metheny owns individual program career records for at bats (896), runs scored (224), total bases (471), RBIs (199) and plate appearances (1,038). He also ranks second in career hits (312), fourth in doubles (60), third in steals (94), eighth in walks (121) and eighth in assists (473). Metheny was also successful as a pitcher, particularly as a freshman when he posted six saves, a 1.33 ERA and a .200 opponent batting average, which each rank top 10 in JMU single-season history. Overall, he made 27 pitching appearances with a 3-2 record and seven saves in 39 2/3 innings. Metheny's career numbers also rank among CAA records, placing fifth in at bats, third in runs scored, third in hits, eighth in total bases, 10th in RBIs and seventh in steals. Metheny signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Mariners in 2003 and played three seasons of affiliated professional baseball with the Mariners and Chicago White Sox. He then played an additional seven seasons in various independent pro leagues and recently served as a pro baseball manager.
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Justin Rascati ('06) – Football (2004-2006)Â
Justin Rascati transferred to JMU from Louisville for his sophomore season in 2004 and became a three-year starter for the Dukes, including guiding the program to its first national championship in 2004. Noted for his passing efficiency, adept running ability and all-around game management, Rascati owns the most wins as a starting quarterback in program history with 29 as part of two trips to the NCAA I-AA playoffs. The 2004 championship run saw JMU become the only team in NCAA history to capture a national title without a home playoff game, as Rascati outdueled three of the top quarterbacks in the nation at Furman, William & Mary and Montana. Rascati orchestrated an epic game-winning drive against the No. 2 seed, Furman, in the quarterfinals, followed by besting No. 3 William & Mary's Walter Payton-winning quarterback in the semifinals. Despite playing in a more run-oriented offense, Rascati ranks fourth in program history with 5,912 passing yards, third with 51 touchdowns, second with 487 completions and fourth with 728 pass attempts. He also ranks fifth in career total offense with 7,111 total yards of production. His two seasons of 2,045 passing yards in 2004 and 2006 ranked in the top 10 season totals until the 2022 season. His 20 passing touchdowns in 2006 were a JMU record until being pushed down the chart by more pass-heavy offenses in the last 10 years. He was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award in 2006 as the best offensive player in I-AA football. After his JMU career, Rascati signed pro contracts with the Chicago Bears and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. He then transitioned to a successful coaching career, spending the 2022 season as assistant offensive line coach for the NFC North Division Champion Minnesota Vikings following three seasons as offensive quality control assistant for the Denver Broncos. That followed a collegiate coaching career with stops at Weber State, UT Martin, Tennessee Tech and Chattanooga. In 2019, he was invited to participate in the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.
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Jacob Wukie ('09) – Archery (2005-2009)Â
A four-time collegiate All-American, Jacob Wukie is one of only two athletes in JMU history to appear in multiple Olympic Games, joining field hockey's Carole Thate. He earned a Silver Medal at the 2012 London Olympics as part of the USA three-man team and individually reached the round of 32 with a 17th-place finish. He then individually placed ninth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was part of a seventh-place team finish. He was also an alternate on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team and an Elite Eight member of the Olympic Trials squad for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Altogether, he's been an 11-time member of USA Archery. Wukie's collegiate career spanned JMU's transition from varsity-sponsored status, helping to lead the team to a national championship in its final varsity season in 2007 and placing second individually. That squad also captured men's recurve and mixed recurve team titles. In 2007, he was also named to the US Archery Team and competed at the World University Games in Slovakia. Â Wukie took the 2008 season off to train with the resident athlete program at the US Olympic Training Center, before then returning to JMU in 2009 to place first both individually and a team at the national championships. He also placed 11th at the 2005 national championships as a freshman and third in 2006 as a sophomore, giving him three total top-three collegiate finishes.
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