2015 Men's Rugby Media Guide by Army West Point Athletics

Table of Contents About West Point................................................................ 2-4 Distinguished Graduates.................................................... 5 Why West Point....................................................................6-9 Academy Leadership...........................................................10 Director of Athletics.............................................................11 Anderson Rugby Complex........................................... 12-13 Head Coach Matt Sherman........................................ 14-15 Assistant Coaches.........................................................16-19 Support Staff................................................................... 19-23 2015 Roster.............................................................................24 Roster Breakdown..........................................................25 Meet the Black Knights....................................... 26-56 Fall 2014 Statistics...................................................... 58-59 Spring 2015 Statistics................................................60-61 2014-15 Game Recaps................................................ 62-69 Records......................................................................................70 Letterwinners..........................................................................71

Credits: The 2015 Army West Point men’s rugby media guide is an official publication of the United States Military Academy office of Athletic Communications. The guide was designed, written and edited by Kelly Dumrauf. Editing assistance provided by Ally Keirn, Mady Salvani, Matt Faulkner and Mark Mohrman. Photos courtesy of the United States Military Academy Department of Information, Management Creative Imaging Center, Mady Salvani, Jon Malinowski, Cordell Hoffer and Mark Aikman. Featured on the Cover: Captain Donny Goff and vice-captain Jake Banarhall. Cover photos credited to Jon Malinowski.

U.S. Military Academy Location..........................................................................................West Point, N.Y. Founded......................................................................................... March 16, 1802 Enrollment.........................................................................................................4,400 Superintendent..................................................... Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, Jr. Director of Athletics..................................................................... Boo Corrigan Nicknames...................................................................... Black Knights, Cadets Mascot..................................................................................................................Mule Motto................................................................................“Duty, Honor, Country” Colors....................................................................................Black, Gold and Gray Conference............................................................................................Rugby East 2015 Rugby Quick Facts Head Coach.................................................................................... Matt Sherman Seasons............................................................................................... First Season Team Captain........................................................................................Donny Goff Vice-Captain...................................................................................Jake Banarhall Assistant Coaches..........................................................Michael Ziegelhofer ............................................................................................................... Brent Pafford ...................................................................................................................Marty Veale Athletic Trainers...............................................................................Ashley Ziniel ........................................................................................................................Alex Lane Rugby Office Phone..................................................................(845) 938-0179 First Season....................................................................................................... 1962 Rugby Twitter Handle......................................................@ArmyWP_MRugby Athletic Communications Executive Athletic Director/Communications.................... Bob Beretta Men’s Rugby Contact................................................................. Kelly Dumrauf Dumrauf’s Office Phone.........................................................(845) 938-1824 E-Mail..........................................................................kelly.dumrauf@usma.edu Army Athletics Website.......................................... GoArmyWestPoint.com Army Athletics Twiter Handle.................................... @GoArmyWestPoint

Date 9.12 9.19 9.26 10.2 10.10 10.17 10.24 11.6 11.21

Schedule Opponent Location Buffalo* West Point, N.Y. St. Bonaventure* West Point, N.Y. Wheeling Jesuit* West Point, N.Y. at Penn State* State College, Pa. at West Virginia* Morgantown, W.Va. at Iona* New Rochelle, N.Y. at Kutztown* Kutztown, Pa. at Air Force Colorado Springs, Colo. ACRC Bowl Series TBD

Time 2 PM 7 PM 1 PM 6 PM 1 PM 4 PM 1 PM 3 PM TBD

Home events in bold * Denotes conference game All home events will be played at Anderson Rugby Complex

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The United States Military Academy is renowned because of its historic and distinguished reputation as a military academy, and as a leading, progressive institution of higher education. Made legendary in books and movies produced over the years, the Academy’s “Long Gray Line” of graduates includes some of our nation’s most famous and influential men: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, George S. Patton, Omar Bradley, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf. Because of this superb education and leadership experience, West Point graduates historically have been sought for high level civilian and military leadership positions. Their numbers include two U.S. presidents, several ambassadors, state governors, legislators, judges, cabinet members, educators, astronauts and corporate executives. Today, West Point continues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career as an Army officer in the service of our nation. Cadets have much more responsibility in running the Academy than students in most other colleges or universities. It adds to the leadership experience. Cadets succeed at West Point because of the support they receive from the staff and faculty. After all, many faculty members are West Point graduates and understand the challenge cadets face on a daily basis. They also serve as ideal role models, showing cadets what Army life is like. The U.S. Military Academy’s primary strength is its ability to develop leaders of character who are committed to “Duty, Honor, Country” and selfless service to our nation.

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Robert E. Lee ’29 The Academy’s ninth Superintendent (1852-55), Lee was a model cadet during his four years at West Point. He graduated second in his class and never earned a single demerit during his four years at the Academy. At the beginning of the Civil War, he was selected to serve as Commanding General of the Army, but instead resigned his commission and was named General-In-Chief of the Confederate Army from 1861 to 1865. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant (USMA 1843), at Appomattox Court House, Va., ended the Civil War. Fort Lee, Va., was named in his honor. Ulysses S. Grant ’43 Grant distinguished himself during the Civil War at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863; his victory secured control of the Mississippi River for the Union. President Abe Lincoln later appointed him Commanding General of the Army in March 1864. On April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, Va., Robert E. Lee (USMA 1829) surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to him, ending the Civil War. Grant later served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Today, his image graces the $50 bill. George W. Goethals ’80 Goethals became an architect and was builder of the Panama Canal, 1904 to 1914. John J. Pershing ’86 Considered the second most senior officer in Army history, behind only George Washington, Pershing served as commander of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The two-million-plus troops of the AEF made a decisive contribution to the defeat of Imperial Germany. Pershing’s abilities as a leader distinguished him among European commanders, and through repeated successes on the battlefield, promoted American prestige around the world. He served as Army Chief of Staff in 1921, and was named General of the Armies of the United States upon his retirement in 1924. Douglas MacArthur ’03 After World War I, MacArthur returned to West Point to serve as the Academy’s 31st Superintendent from 1919 to 1922. During that time, he was responsible for the revitalization of the Academy. He was later promot-

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ed to General of the Army and served as Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During that time, he received the Medal of Honor for leading defense preparation and operations on the Philippine Islands. He later served as Supreme Allied Commander, Japan, and as commander, United Nations Command in the Far East. He was one of only five officers to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars). George S. Patton Jr. ’09 “Old Blood and Guts,” Patton was one of the most colorful commanders in the Army. During World War II the famed commander of the 2nd Armored Division and later the Third Army displayed courage and daring as prominently as the pair of ivory handled revolvers he wore. Patton accomplished one of the most remarkable feats in military history in December 1944, when he quickly turned the Third Army northward to reinforce the Allied southern flank against the German attack in the Battle of the Bulge. The General’s doctrine of aggressive employment of massive armor forces continue to prove themselves in combat arenas around the world. Omar N. Bradley ’15 During his career, Bradley earned a reputation as one of the best infantry commanders in World War II. He commanded the 82nd Airborne and 28th Infantry Divisions before going on to command the 1st Army and the 12th Army Group. After the war he served as Army Chief of Staff from 1948 to 1949 and served as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1949 to 1953. He was the last Army officer to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars), and the Bradley fighting vehicle is named in his honor. Dwight D. Eisenhower ’15 During World War II, Eisenhower served as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces Europe from 1943 to 1944, during which he led the D-Day invasion of Europe. During that time, he was promoted to General of the Army (five stars). After the war, he served as Army Chief of Staff from 1945 to 1948 and was named President of Columbia University in 1948. He served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 and was one of only five officers to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars).

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Alexander M. Haig Jr. ’47 Haig served as Chief of Staff to President Richard Nixon from 1973 to 1974; Supreme Allied Commander in Europe 1974 to 1979; President of United Technologies Corporation 1980 to 1981 and Secretary of State during the Reagan administration from 1981 to 1982. Frank Borman ’50 An astronaut from 1962 to 1970, Borman commanded the first circumlunar flight of the earth. He later served as President of Eastern Airlines. Fidel V. Ramos ’50 One of the Academy’s international cadets, Ramos served as a Philippine Army officer after graduation. He eventually became the country’s military Chief of Staff and later Secretary of National Defense. He also served as President of the Republic of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. Edwin E. Aldrin ’51 An astronaut from 1963 to 1972, Aldrin participated in the first manned lunar landing with Michael Collins (USMA ’52) and was the second man to walk on the moon. Edward White ’52 An astronaut from 1962 to 1967, White was the first man to walk in space and was one of the three astronauts killed in the Apollo I disaster in 1967. H. Norman Schwarzkopf ’56 As Commander-in-Chief, United States Central Command from 1988 to 1991, Schwarzkopf’s command ultimately responded to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait with the largest U.S. deployment since the Vietnam War, including portions of the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps as well as units from dozens of nations around the world. After retiring, Schwartzkopf received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Peter M. Dawkins ’59 Dawkins was Cadet Brigade Commander (First Captain of the U.S. Corps of Cadets) as a senior and became the third Heisman Trophy winner in Army football history. He later served as chairman and CEO of Primerica.

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James V. Kimsey ’62 Kimsey was the founding chairman of America Online, and was named chairman emeritus in 1996. He founded the Kimsey Foundation in 1996. Michael W. Krzyzewski ’69 Krzyzewski served as head basketball coach at West Point from 1974 to 1979 before assuming similar duties at Duke University. Krzyzewski has led the Blue Devils to three national championships and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in October 2001. He coached the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. MARTIN E. DEMPSEY ’74 General Martin E. Dempsey serves as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council. By law, he is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. Prior to becoming Chairman, the general served as the Army’s 37th Chief of Staff. Dempsey served as the Deputy Commander and then Acting Commander of U.S. Central Command. Before becoming Chief of Staff of the Army, he commanded U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Raymond T. Odierno ‘76 Odierno commanded the 4th Infantry Division during the fall of 2003 which, along with Special Forces units, captured Saddam Hussein in December of that year. Odierno helped plan and coordinate the raid that netted Iraq’s fallen dictator. He currently serves as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Robert S. Kimbrough ’89 Kimbrough was named one of 11 new astronaut candidates by NASA in May 2004. Kimbrough ranks among Army Baseball’s career leaders in saves. A veteran of Desert Storm, he currently works for NASA in Houston as a flight simulation engineer and participated in a space shuttle mission in 2009.

“I think if my dear mother were alive, she would tell you nothing comes close to graduating from West Point, even going to the moon.” - Astronaut Frank Borman “The combination of an education at West Point and the experience of a career in the armed services will prepare you in a unique way for a rich diversity of further career and service in civilian life.” - Heisman Trophy winner Glenn Davis

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“I believe in the code ... ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ I believe in service to one’s country. The institution of the armed forces has thrived on its commitment to developing excellence. It is meritocracy in action. Race, religion, wealth, background count not.” - President George H.W. Bush

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“From the birth of our existence, America has had a faith in the future -- a belief that where we’re going is better than where we’ve been, even when the path ahead is uncertain. To fulfill that promise, generations of Americans have built upon the foundation of our forefathers -- finding opportunity, fighting injustice, forging a more perfect union. Our achievement would not be possible without the Long Gray Line that has sacrificed for duty, for honor, for country.” - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

“My four years at West Point were wonderful. I loved every minute of it and particularly the last three years. I loved the history. I loved the tradition. I liked wearing the uniform. I felt like I belonged there. Everything was meaningful to me. There is no question in my mind the proudest day of my father’s life was the day I graduated from West Point. There is a picture of the two of us standing on ‘The Plain’ and he is just beaming.” - General H. Norman Schwarzkopf “I was so proud to be on the verge of entering the only institution in American society at that time that was totally integrated, in which I would have the opportunity to rise, based solely on performance and ability. The nation always looks to West Point and always looks to each and every one of you to follow always the angels of your nature.” - General Colin Powell

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“How great it must be, gosh how great it must be to be a member of this Corps. To know that camaraderie of discipline, of manners, of courtesy, of human sensibility, of one’s duty to his fellow man.” - Journalist Walter Cronkite “In every corner of America, the words ‘West Point’ command immediate respect. This place where the Hudson River bends is more than a fine institution of learning. The United States Military Academy is the guardian of values that have shaped the soldiers who have shaped the world.” - President George W. Bush

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“This place reeks of honor and discipline. With this show, we’ve been to a lot of great campuses all throughout the country over the years—and folks, let me tell you - there is absolutely nothing like this! Do yourself a favor and go look up West Point’s wikipedia page and compare that to your local college – that ought to shut you down for a while!” – Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio HOST

“Any of us who went through the process; anyone who felt the flame of that furnace, came away altered in the way we go about running our lives. Some part of it is the belief that you are not only doing it for personal glory, but you do it because it is your responsibility. It’s part of being a member of The Corps and each of us that have felt that magic feel especially privileged to have done so.” - Heisman Trophy winner Pete Dawkins

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“As I look back over my career in government, in business, of course in the military, I think West Point was a very influential experience. It hardened a sense of discipline, a sense of responsibility, duty and integrity and also very happily combined an alertness of mind and body.” - Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig “For here we train the men and women whose duty it is to defend the Republic, the men and women whose profession is watchfulness, whose skill is vigilance, whose calling is to guard the peace, but if need be, to fight and win.” - President Ronald Reagan

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“West Point is the ring. It’s the foundation of everything I have done.”

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“In the evening of my memory, always I come back to West Point. Always there echoes and re-echoes ... Duty -- Honor -Country. Today marks my final roll call with you. But I want you to know, when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps ... and The Corps ... and The Corps ...” - General Douglas MacArthur “As I look back on my life, I’ll always revere the opportunities that came along that brought about the choice I made to go to West Point. I just feel that it was fundamental in molding the fabric of my life. The experiences that I had at West Point, they were irreplaceable.” - Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin

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“You have ahead of you the best of all professions. Being a leader is the best thing you can possibly be and you’re at a school that will make you the best possible leader. West Point is the ring. It’s the foundation of everything I have done.” - Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski “This nation is grateful that four years ago every man and woman graduating today made a life-changing decision. You left the comforts and familiar surroundings of civilian life, and devoted yourselves to one of the noblest professions in a free country--the profession of arms.” - FORMER Vice President Dick Cheney

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“West Point’s graduates have served America in many, many ways. Not only by leading troops into combat, but also by exploring frontiers, founding universities, laying out the railroads, building the Panama Canal, running corporations, serving in the Congress and The White House, and walking on the moon. Through our history, whenever duty called, the men and women of West Point have never failed us, and I speak for all Americans when I say, I know you never will.” - President Bill Clinton

ACADEMY LEADERSHIP Lt. General | Robert L. Caslen, Jr | Superintendent Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. became the 59th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on July 17, 2013. Caslen graduated from West Point in 1975. He earned master’s degrees from Long Island University and Kansas State University. Previous to this assignment, he served as the Chief of the Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq. His prior deployments and assignments include serving as the commander of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., the command that oversees the Command and General Staff College and 17 other schools, centers, and training programs located throughout the United States; commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division (Light) and commanding

general of the Multi-National DivisionNorth during Operation Iraqi Freedom; commandant of cadets for the U.S. Military Academy; deputy director for the War on Terrorism, J-5, The Joint Staff; assistant division commander (maneuver), 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized); chief of staff, 10th Mountain Division (Light); chief of staff, Combined Joint Task Force Mountain during Operation Enduring Freedom; commander, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); chief of staff, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); senior brigade C2 Observer/Controller, Operations Group, Joint Readiness Training Center; commander, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light); executive officer to the deputy commander in Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy; J-3 in Honduras for Joint Task

Force Bravo; brigade operations officer, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); executive officer, 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Caslen’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He has earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and is Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger qualified. Caslen is married with three children.

Brig. General | John Thomson III | Commandant of Cadets Brigadier General John (J.T.) Thomson became the 75th Commandt of Cadets this August. He hails from Tyler, Texas, and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery in 1986. His initial assignment was with the 6th Battalion, 41st Field Artillery (M109A2, 155mm SP) in Kitzingen, Germany, in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division from 1987 to 1990. In 1990, BG Thomson was assigned to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Nuremburg, Germany. From 1992 to 1994, he served as Operations Officer for the 1st Armored Division Artillery in Baumholder, Germany, and then later commanded Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 29th Field Artillery (M109A2, 155mm SP) in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Following battery command, he served as a Tacti-

cal Officer for the U.S. Corps of Cadets at West Point until 1997. From June 1998 to June 2003, BG Thomson was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division (M) at Fort Hood, Texas. BG Thomson commanded the 2nd Battalion, 4th Field Artillery (MLRS) of the 214th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, Okla., from June 2003 to June 2005. Following battalion command, he served on the Joint Staff as an advisor to the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, extensively interacting and traveling with the U.S. Department of State on national security affairs. From May 2007 to Feb. 2008, he served as the Executive Officer to the Commanding General of Multi-National Corps, Iraq. He later headed the Commander’s Initiatives Group for MultiNational Forces-Iraq from Oct. 2008 to

Jan. 2009, and then served as Executive Officer to the MNF-I Commanding General from April 2009 to July 2009. Thomson commanded the 41st Fires Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, from Oct. 2009 to July 2011. Following brigade command, he became the Director of the Chief’s Coordination Group (CCG) for the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army at Headquarters, Department of the Army through March 2013. In April 2013, he assumed duties as Deputy Commander for the 4th Infantry Division at Ft Carson, Colo. Thomson earned a B.S. degree in computer engineering from USMA in 1986 and a M.S. degree in Counseling and Leader Development from Long Island University in 1995. Thomson and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Tyler and Parker.

Brig. General | Tim Trainor | Dean of the Academic Board Brigadier General Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., became the Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy in the summer of 2010. He previously served as professor and head of the Department of Systems Engineering at West Point where he taught courses in engineering management, systems engineering and decision analysis. Trainor graduated with a Bachelor of Science from West Point in 1983 and entered the Engineer Branch of the U.S. Army. As an engineering officer, Trainor served in operational assignments around the world, including Germany, Honduras, Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort Riley, Kans. and Sarajevo, Bosnia. Trainor has a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School

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of Business at Duke and a doctorate degree in industrial engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a member of the Military Applications Society of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences the Military Operations Research Society, the American Society for Engineering Management and the American Society of Engineering Education. He is a past president of Epsilon Mu Eta, the national Engineering Management Honor Society. Trainor is also a member of the Board of Fellows for the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University. As an analyst, Trainor helped develop the Installation Status Report that provides the Army a standardized means to assess infrastructure and environmental conditions on installations to sup-

port resource allocation decisions. He has applied decision analysis methods in completing an organizational analysis of the Army’s Installation Management Agency and in assessing defense security cooperation programs. Trainor deployed to Basrah, Iraq in the summer of 2007 and worked with the British-led Provincial Reconstruction Team in helping the provincial Iraqi leaders improve their infrastructure revitalization plans. Trainor is married to Col. Donna Brazil, a 1983 graduate of West Point, who is a professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the Academy. They have a daughter Cory, who is currently attending West Point, and two sons; Danny, a 2015 USMA graduate, and Zach, who is currently a yearling at the Academy.

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Now in the midst of his fifth year as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the Army West Point, Boo Corrigan has guided the Black Knights to incredible successes on the fields of friendly strife, victories over Navy, surpassed ambitious fundraising goals, upgraded several facilities, added three varsity sports and created a new brand identity, all while cadet-athletes continued to raise the bar academically. Corrigan was named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on Feb. 1, 2011 and the short time since, Army has won the “Star” series against Navy, claimed the overall competition against the Midshipmen, added Academic All-American certificates, raised the annual fund by nearly $3 million, increased the “For Us All Capital Campaign by $55 million,” completed fundraising on a new lacrosse building and established 10new program endowments. Under Corrigan’s leadership, Army has added women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s rugby to its offering of sports with nearly a quarter of the Corps of Cadets, around 1,000, competing in varsity sports under the athletic department. In addition to the additional sport offerings, a massive state-of-the art videoboard was added to Tate Rink, a press box was included at Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium, the ticket office was upgraded and moved to a more fan-friendly location in Michie Stadium and work will begin the fall on a lacrosse building that will include locker rooms, team rooms, weight room, athletic training space and much more for both the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. A branding campaign that started in 2011 at Michie Stadium will continue with additions to Christl Arena this fall. Corrigan has strengthened and expanded Army Athletics’ relationships in several key areas. In his tenure, Army has secured a new apparel agreement with Nike, a new pouring rights contract with Coke and bringing in the Aspire Group to enhance ticket sales and better serve Army season ticket holders. Corrigan also crafted the Team Army concept, a comprehensive plan designed to add significant value to Army’s corporate sponsorships while maintaining the tradition of West Point Athletics. In his first full three years at West Point, Corrigan has overseen a program that owns 11 Patriot League regular season or tournament championships and sent eight teams to the NCAA postseason. Thirty-three cadets have earned a major award from their conference,

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Last season, the senior class of 2015 set a high standard for future classes with a .556 winning percentage, marking the highest four-year percentage since the Class of 1995 finished with a .557 mark. In addition, Army West Point had another great year in the classroom with three cadet-athletes earning Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year in their respective sports. Army West Point also partnered with Nike to complete a successful rebranding initiative in the spring of 2015. Corrigan ushered in a new logo and word mark for Army West Point as part of the rebrand. In 2013-14, Corrigan led Army Athletics to its first star series victory since 1996, going 12-11 in star competitions against Navy. It was the 12th victory in the series for the Academy. West Point went 18-13 overall against the Mids during the year and has a 34-29-1 mark versus Navy in the last two seasons. Army finished a very successful campaign in 2013-14 with an overall record of 235-173-7 for a .575 winning percentage, the highest mark since 2004-05. The Black Knights brought home league titles in men’s tennis, baseball and women’s basketball. Army won regular season titles in men’s tennis and baseball, while the women’s hoops squad won the league tournament and was a 13th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Ten of Army’s squads participated in Patriot League postseason, while rifle earned an NCAA berth for the 11th-straight season. Army collected more than 100 allleague citations in 2012-13 alone. Hockey’s Cheyne Rocha and lacrosse’s Brendan Buckley each captured the Senior CLASS Award in their respective sports, making Army the only school in the nation to have multiple winners in 2012-13. During the 2012-13 season, Army teams combined to post an overall record of 236-183-8 for a .562 winning percentage. The winter sports programs had their best season in five years as the women’s basketball team won the Patriot League regular season title, the men’s basketball team posted its first winning season in 28 years and the rifle squad advanced to the NCAA Championships for the 10th consecutive season. It was also a great year in the competition against fellow service academies. Army split the season series versus Navy, 16-16-1, marking the best winning percentage against the Mids (.500) since 2004-05. The Black Knights owned a 4-2-1 record against Air Force, improving the record to 20-18-2 (.525) versus service academy foes in 2012-13. Cadet-athletes have continued to thrive in the classroom under Corrigan’s watch. In his three full years, Army has boasted 12 Academic All-Americans, including seven first-team selections. Lacrosse’s Brendan Buckely became the first Army athlete to capture Academic All-American of the Year honors in 2012. In 2011, the Black Knights’ football team boasted two first-team CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, a first for the program since 1957. Since the start of the 2011-12 season, Army boasts six Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year, including Buckley, a two-

time overall men’s winner. During the 2013-14 season, Army registered five Academic All-American selections. Twenty of Army’s 24 NCAA programs scored above the national average in the 2013 NCAA APR report. The men’s cross country and wrestling teams earned public recognition for finishing in the top 10 percent of their respective sport. The cross country squad boasted a perfect score of 1,000. In addition, former football standout Andrew Rodriguez, Class of 2012, became the first Army player to win the National Football Foundation’s Willam V. Campbell Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation’s top football scholar-athlete. Rodriguez later was honored with the Amateur Athletic Union’s James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the country. He was the first Army player to receive the award since 1946 and was just the third player in history (Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow) to win both the Campbell Trophy and Sullivan Award. Army has been the focus of national attention since Corrigan’s arrival. He was instrumental in supporting the CBS documentary, “Game of Honor,” that chronicled the Black Knights’ 2011 football season leading up to its annual showdown with arch-rival Navy. Not only was the two-hour program broadcast to a national audience on Showtime, but also won the Emmy Award for Best Sports Documentary. The Army football team was also the focus of a behind-the-scenes book titled, “Soldiers First,” written by New York Times writer Joe Drape. In addition to his duties at West Point, Corrigan has been an active leader in the Patriot League, serving as chairman of the conference’s Broadband Committee. Corrigan, who was the senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Duke University starting in August 2008, brings a wealth of leadership to his post. He is a proven administrator with 18 previous years of experience in all areas of revenue generation, external affairs, staff management and leadership. Corrigan’s chief responsibilities at Duke included the oversight of the Blue Devil corporate partnerships and the Marketing, Promotions, Ticket, Internet Operations, Sports Information and Video Services departments. In only two years at

Duke, Corrigan was responsible for the negotiation of multi-media rights to ISP. A supervisor of the 2009 NCAA Champion women’s tennis and 2010 NCAA Champion men’s lacrosse programs, Corrigan was a part of three NCAA Championships at Duke in just two seasons. He served as a member of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules committee and the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Committee, while serving on the Executive Budget Committee at Duke. Prior to arriving at Duke in August of 2008, he oversaw Notre Dame’s corporate relations and marketing as an associate athletic director for five years. During his stint at Notre Dame, Corrigan spearheaded the redesign of its official athletics website and creation of 15-20 hours of original video content weekly. That resulted in a 35 percent increase in page views and unique users. Corrigan also worked directly with ISP Sports, CSTV, and NBC Sports from a sales and marketing standpoint. Before joining the staff at Notre Dame, Corrigan spent nearly three years as the associate athletic director for marketing at the United States Naval Academy. He was responsible for turning the marketing department from a deficit to profit in his first year with full budget responsibility for the department. Corrigan also was intimately involved with the re-branding of the Annual Giving Campaign (The Blue and Gold), which led to an increase of 75 percent year over year donations. His collegiate experience also includes a stint as assistant director of marketing at Florida State from 1992-95. Corrigan is a 1990 University of Notre Dame graduate with a degree in economics. He is married to the former Kristen Aceto, a former field hockey and lacrosse player at the University of Virginia who also earned a master’s degree from the school. The couple has three children, Finley, Tre and Brian. He is the youngest of seven children of Gene and Lena Corrigan.

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Given by Lee R. Anderson, class of 1961, and Penny Anderson, the Anderson Rugby Complex broke ground in the fall of 2005 and the $8.35 million project was completed in May of 2007. The Anderson Rugby Complex is positioned alongside the Hudson River, just north of West Point’s Shea Stadium. The facility boasts a state of the art all-weather practice pitch alongside the main natural turf competition field, which are floodlit, in addition to the center. The first floor of the two-story, 13,650 square foot center includes four team locker rooms, a locker room for referees, home and visitor showers, a commercial-quality laundry room, restrooms and a training room. The second floor features a multi-purpose team room, coaches’ offices, restrooms and a 1,800 square foot observation balcony that overlooks the pitch. Below the balcony is an external permanent 550 seat structure. Portable stands can also be brought in to surround Warrior Field, which features two electronic rugby-specific scoreboards.

“Having the privilege and opportunity to utilize the Anderson Rugby Complex has been an unbelievable experience. The facility is arguably one of the best rugby complexes in the country and by far the best facility I have had the opportunity to use. The team has an incredible respect for the complex and as stewards of the facility, we attempt to leave it in better shape than we received it. From the locker room, multi-purpose room, turf pitch and grass pitch, the complex offers us an unparalleled rugby experience. It is also offers a great game day experience with pristine grass, bleacher seating and overhanging balcony. Every day the team looks forward to practicing at ARC and being able to utilize its awesome benefits.” - ‘15 Captain Collum Magee

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matt sherman HEAD COACH The Army West Point men’s rugby program will usher in a new chapter in its storied history as Matt Sherman takes command of the Black Knights for the 2015-16 seasons. Sherman joins the Black Knights staff after a five-year tenure as the Director of Rugby at Stanford. With his hiring, he becomes the first full-time coach in Army West Point men’s rugby history, filling the void after Mike Mahan announced his retirement in May of 2015.

both of his years with the team, he earned a winning record and more than 50 percent of his athletes moved on to play for the senior men’s national team. From 2009-11, Sherman worked with the U.S. Men’s National Team as an assistant coach, working with the back line. His squad produced a victory over Russia in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Sherman got his coaching start in 2007 when he served as the assistant coach for the national champion Bears of California. He then moved on to his first head coaching stint at San Diego

The men’s rugby program joined the Army Athletic Association in August 2014. “It is with great pleasure that we can announce the hiring of Matt Sherman as our next men’s rugby head coach,” said Corrigan. “After a national search produced a group of well-qualified candidates, Matt stood out to us as someone who could lead the program to new heights, competing on the national level and producing leaders of character for the United States Army. “We welcome Matt and his family to West Point and I look forward to working with him for years to come.” “I am honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Army West Point men’s rugby program,” stated Sherman. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join one of the great institutions of leadership, dedicated to service of our country, as well as a rugby program with a distinguished tradition and history. I am proud to become your head coach and excited to get to work on the challenges ahead.” Since 2011, Sherman has led all rugby efforts at Stanford, including coaching, staffing, recruiting, administration and scheduling for both the men’s and women’s programs. Under his tutelage, the men’s team reached the national quarterfinals twice and the women’s program advanced to the national final four three times. In addition, he helped the rugby programs fundraise more than $1 million and increased admitted recruits from zero to seven. While leading the Cardinal program, Sherman also served as the Men’s College All-Americans Head Coach from 2012-2014. In

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State, producing a national final four team and a national quarterfinal squad in his two-year stint.

Full Name: Matt McCusker Sherman

While an undergraduate at California from 2000-03, Sherman was a three-time All-American and served as team captain.

Birthdate: Oct. 29, 1979

He earned four national championships with the Bears before moving on to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team from 2003-05 where he made seven appearances, including the 2003 World Cup.

Hometown: Piedmont, Calif. Family: Wife, Kristen; Daughter, Piper; Dog, Cooper

Sherman earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in American Studies from California in 2003 and a master’s in history from Oxford in 2007. In addition, he is currently pursuing a master’s in sport psychology from JFK University.

Education: Bachelor’s of Arts in American Studies (California, 2003); Master’s in History (Oxford, 2007); Master’s in Sport Psychology (JFK University, in progress)

In August, Sherman and his wife, Kristen, welcomed daughter, Piper.

Rugby Experience: California Varsity Rugby (three-time All-American, four-time National Champion, captain, 2000-03); USA Men’s National Team (seven appearances, 2003 World Cup, 2003-05); Oxford University (2005-07) COACHING EXPERIENCE Army West Point | 2015-present Head Coach Stanford | 2011-15 Director of Rugby USA Rugby Men’s College All-Americans | 2012-14 Head Coach USA Rugby Men’s National Team | 2009-11 Assistant Coach San Diego State | 2009-10 Men’s Rugby Head Coach San Diego State | 2008-09 Men’s Rugby Assistant Coach California | 2007-08 Men’s Rugby Assistant Coach

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BRENT PAFFORD ASSISTANT COACH

Major Brent Pafford enters his third year as an assistant coach with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. Major Pafford serves as an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering and an assistant Rugby Coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Brent played Rugby for four years at the United States Military Academy form 2000-2004. He has served in the Army for over 10 years since graduating from West Point in 2004, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. MAJ Pafford also holds a Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Commissioned as an Aviation Officer, his former assignments include Air Cavalry Platoon Leader, and Distribution Platoon Leader with 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fort Carson, Colorado. While at Fort Carson he deployed as an assistant operations officer with 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry regiment to Kirkuk, Iraq in support of the Presidential Surge during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He moved to Kansas in 2009, where he commanded Avenger Troop, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment in the 1st Infantry Division. In the winter of 2010 Pafford deployed with Avenger Troop to Taji, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Major Pafford’s military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Amy Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. He has also earned the Combat Action Badge, Senior Aviator Badge and the Parachutists Badge.

MARTY VEALE

ASSISTANT COACH Marty Veale, a native of Christchurch, New Zealand, enters his first season at Army. He attended the Southland Polytechnic, graduating in January 2000 with a degree in Automotive Engineering. While working full-time Veale pursued his love of Rugby Union landing his first professional contract the same year with Canterbury, a national provincial team. In 2003, Veale played 32 consecutive games for Auckland based, North Harbour, in the National Provincial Championship. In the Spring of 2005 Veale came to New York City where he led Old Blue to the semifinals of the US Super League. He played in Tokyo from 2006-08 with the Kubota Spears in the Japanese Rugby Top League. In 2008 he returned to New York for another stint with Old Blue before playing again on home soil in the ITM Cup for Northland. Veale joined the London Wasps of the UK in 2009, playing for the London based side 37 times in both the Aviva Premiership and the Heineken Cup Competitions. It was in London that Veale began his coaching career while still playing professionally. He played his final game in his home country in 2011 before moving to New York to pursue his coaching career. While coaching Old Blue, he also volunteered with Play Rugby USA, a nonprofit organization bringing rugby to schools across the city. Veale has a pro-rugby playing career spanning 11 years with highlights including; winning the Ranferly Shield in 2000 for Canterbury and a tour to Abu Dhabi in 2010 with the London Wasps. At North Habour in 2003, he was awarded Player of the Year. In 2009, Veale completed IRB Level II coaching certificate and will hold his Level III IRB by November 2015. His success coaching Old Blue in New York city has lead to a 2nd-place finish in the Division III Championship in 2013 and winning the championship in 2014. He has been invited to guest coach for Life University and was involved in the Men’s Collegiate All American tour in 2014. Currently Veale continues as Head coach to New York Old Blue’s ARP and Division II teams.

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MIKE ZIEGELHOFER ASSISTANT COACH

Major Mike Ziegelhofer, a native of Lexington, Ohio, enters his fourth season with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and life sciences and receiving his commission as an armor officer in 2004. MAJ Ziegelhofer attended Columbia University in 2013, earning a master’s degree Organizational Psychology. He is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic Course and Maneuver Captain’s Career Course. Major Ziegelhofer has served as a platoon leader, Aide-de-Camp, and Troop Commander in both garrison and combat operations. As a platoon leader with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fort Irwin, CA, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. He then served as the Aide-de-Camp to the commanding general of the National Training Center at Fort Irwin and to the commanding general of the Combined Services Training Command in Kabul, Afghanistan. In his most previous duty assignment, Major Ziegelhofer commanded Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, deploying to Operation New Dawn in Iraq from 2010-2011. Major Ziegelhofer currently serves as the Tactical Officer of company F-3 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Major Ziegelhofer’s military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal. He has also earned the Combat Action Badge and the Air Assault Badge.

JOHN BANARHALL

DEVELOPMENT HEAD COACH John Banarhall enters his second year coaching the Army West Point men’s rugby programs. Banarhall serves as the Head Coach of the Developmental Squad and Recruiting Coordinator. In addition, he coaches the U-16’s for USA-Rugby and Eagle Impact Rugby Academy. He is currently the U-16 Head Coach. Banarhall has coached at various levels during his coaching career, including the USA U-19 National Team from 2003-07, the Amoskeag Rugby Club Senior men, Division I from 200511 and the Amoskeag Rugby Club U-19 Squad from 1998-present. Banarhall’s professional career extends beyond his passion for rugby. Currently he is a 21year Captain with Southwest Airlines, based out of Baltimore, Md. Banarhall contributes his rugby passion and success to his wonderful wife Peggy Banarhall whom he has been married to for 27 years. His son, Jacob, is currently the vice-captain of the Army West Point squad, and will graduate from the Academy in May of 2016. The family resides in Auburn, N.H.

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JAMES BOGGS

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT COACH Major James Boggs enters his first year as an assistant coach for the development squad with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. Major Boggs serves is the British Exchange Officer at the United States Military Academy, serving as an instructor in Military Science, the Department of Military Instruction Assistant Operations Officer and an assistant rugby coach. MAJ Boggs has played rugby at many levels within the British Army from Battalion to Army Rugby in Cyprus. He has served in the Army for seven years and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2009. Commissioned as an Infantry Officer, his former assignments include light infantry Platoon Leader and Company XO and command of an army outreach program. As a light infantry Platoon Leader, MAJ Boggs deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 during Operation HERRICK 11 and was part of the Theatre Reserve Battalion supporting Operation HERRICK 15 and 16. Major Boggs’s military decorations include the Operational Service Medal and ISAF Medal for serve in Afghanistan.

CALEB GOBLE

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT COACH Captain Caleb Goble, a native of Bradford, PA, enters his first season with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and receiving his commission as an infantry officer in 2007. Captain Goble is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course in 2008 and was first assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 25th ID where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Rifle Company Executive Officer. He deployed with 1-501 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2009. In 2010 he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader and Assistant S4, deploying in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Following the Maneuver Captains Career Course in May 2012, he was assigned to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team(SBCT), 25th ID where he commanded Charlie Company and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, from September 2012 through September 2014. Captain Goble’s most recent assignment was as the Brigade Planner for 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team from September 2014 to March 2015. Captain Goble currently serves as the Assistant Course Director of Military Science 300 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Captain Goble’s military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four Campaign Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal. He has also earned the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Ranger Tab and the Parachutist Badge.

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CHRIS WALLGREN

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT COACH Captain Chris Wallgren enters his first year as an assistant coach with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. Wallgren played rugby for four years at the United States Military Academy from 2003-07 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Military Art & Science. He has served in the Army for eight years and currently serves as an instructor in the Department of Military Instruction. Commissioned as an Infantry Officer, his former assignments include Platoon Leader with 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum, N.Y., and Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga. Captain Wallgren commanded Charger Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (Stryker) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He deployed to Afghanistan four times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of a Brigade Combat Team and Special Operations Task Force. Captain Wallgren’s military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and Ranger Tab.

ERIC PERKINS

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Captain Eric Perkins, a native of Roseville, Michigan, enters his first official season with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. He attended West Point, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in economics and receiving his commission as an infantry officer in 2005. CPT Perkins attended Columbia University in 2013, earning a master’s degree Organizational Psychology. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course and Maneuver Captain’s Career Course. Captain Perkins has served as a platoon leader, battalion adjutant, Chief of Operations, Training Officer and Company Commander in both garrison and combat operations. As a platoon leader with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment in Fort Stewart, Georgia he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom V. He then served as the battalion adjutant, Chief of Operations and training officer for the Regimental Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia, including one deployment to Iraq. Captain Perkins commanded Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, deploying to Afghanistan from 2011-2012. In his most previous duty assignment, Captain Perkins served as the Tactical Officer of company F-1 at USMA. Captain Perkins’ military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Naval Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3) and NATO Medal. He has also earned the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Ranger Tab and Parachutist Badge.

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mike baer

medical staff SFC Michael Baer is entering his second year as the Non Commissioned Officer Representative with the Army West Point men’s rugby team. SFC Baer serves as the NCOIC Hospital Education and Staff Development at Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point. He has served 18 years in the military, in the United States Marine Corps from 1981-90 and in the United States Army from 2007-present. SFC Baer’s former assignments include Squad Leader Camp Casey Republic of South Korea, Senior Medic 551st Military Police Company at Fort Campbell, Senior Medic 42nd Clearance Company Warner Barracks Bamberg, Germany, Brigade Senior Medical NCO 18th Engineer Brigade Schweinfurt, Germany. SFC Baer has two combat deployments, 551st MP Company Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and 42nd Clearance Company Ghazni Afghanistan is support of Operation Enduring Freedom. SFC Baer’s military decoration include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal , Army Commendation Medal with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two Gold Stars, Army Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three Gold Stars, Iraqi Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, Army Good Conduct Medal with three knots, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with three Bronze Stars, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon with fourth award and the NATO Ribbon. He has also earned the Combat Medical Badge, Parachutists Badge and Combat Driver Badge. Baer and his wife, Brenda, have four children; Shaun, Ashley, Breanna and Riley, and four grandchildren Sierra, Nevaeh, Colten and Jeradyn.

zack daly

multimedia & Broadcasting Zack Daly is in his first year as the coordinator of multimedia and broadcasting after graduating from Quinnipiac University in May of 2014. Prior to coming to West Point, Daly served as the Broadcast Manager for the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network (QBSN) and the Executive Producer for QBSN’s television show “Bobcat Breakdown.” During his time with QBSN, Daly covered Quinnipiac’s nationally ranked men’s hockey team during the run to the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh, Pa.. In addition to the hockey team, Daly worked closely with the Quinnipiac field hockey team for the 2011-2013 seasons. He was on the call for the MAAC Tournament semifinals and championship as well as the NCAA play-in game during the 2013 season. Daly’s work with QBSN helped the organization win the 2012 “Behind the Scenes” Award from the Quinnipiac Athletics Department for all the coverage they provide to the various Quinnipiac teams. Daly has spent time as journalist covering the Danbury Westerners, a summer collegiate baseball team in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, during 2013 and as a logger/ subclipper with NBC Sports during the 2013-14 NHL season. A native of Wycoff, N.J. Daly resides at West Point, N.Y.

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kelly dumrauf

athletic communications Kelly Dumrauf enters her second year in the Army Office of Athletic Communications as an Athletic Communications Assistant, where she serves as the primary contact for gymnastics, men’s rugby, women’s rugby and women’s tennis. Dumrauf joined the West Point staff after serving as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) from 2013-2014. While there, she was the primary contact for eight of the department’s 19 varsity sports, including the nationally ranked men’s basketball team. She was in charge of the department’s social media efforts, hiring of the intern and volunteer staff and assisted with the athletic department’s website redesign. She also served as a student assistant at IUP from 2012-13 where she was responsible for the sports information department’s social media outreach, as well as providing website content. In addition to her intercollegiate athletic experience, Dumrauf worked with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a Media Relations Intern during the 2012 MLB season. She assisted the communications staff with credentialing the media, press box management, providing in-game assistance to the media and obtaining video footage of the team’s postgame press conferences. Dumrauf graduated from IUP in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Science degree Sport Management. A native of Grove City, Pa., she currently resides at West Point, N.Y.

alex lane

athletic training Alex Lane joined the Army West Point athletic training staff in April of 2015 and currently serves both the men’s and women’s rugby programs. Lane came to West Point after spending a season with the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers (NFL) from July 2014-March 2015. Prior to his stint with the Panthers he spent a year at the University of Hartford, working with women’s volleyball and women’s softball. During the 2012-13 academic year, Lane was the graduate assistant athletic trainer at Auburn, working with the Warrior Athletic Training Program, serving the 194th Armor Brigade, 2-47 Infantry Battalion of the United States Army Basic Combat Training at For Benning. Lane graduated from Texas in 2012 was a bachelor’s of science in athletic training. While with the Longhorns, he served as an athletic training intern and worked with the women’s track and field and cross country teams. In addition, he also served as the athletic training summer intern for the New England Patriots (NFL). Upon completion of his undergraduate work, Lane completed a master’s of education in exercise science from Auburn in 2013. In addition, he is licensed in the state of New York, holds a membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is CPR/AED certified. A native of Osan Air Base, South Korea, Lane currently resides in Highland Falls, N.Y.

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gene mcintyre

assistant ad/sport supervisor A 1979 USMA graduate, Gene McIntyre has logged more than 21 years service for the Army Athletic Association and over thirteen years of active duty in the United States Army. McIntyre has been the Director of Admissions Support and Associate Athletic Director since 1998. As Admissions Support director, McIntyre is the Athletic Department’s representative in the Admissions Committee and aids in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes for all intercollegiate athletic sports. He also serves as the sport supervisor for several sports and is the coordinator for the West Point youth sports camps. A two-year varsity football letterman, McIntyre returned to West Point in the spring of 1987 as an assistant in the Admissions Support office and an assistant sprint football coach. McIntyre replaced Bob Thompson as the Head Coach of Army’s Sprint Football team in 1998 and served for nine years with a record of 42-16 and three league titles. His 42 career victories place the Army mentor third on the all-time wins list. Following his graduation from the Academy, McIntyre completed Airborne and Ranger schools, commanded a howitzer battery for two years and earned extensive experience in Recruiting management when he commanded a large Army Recruiting company. McIntyre earned a Masters Degree in Education Counseling in 1991 from Long Island University. McIntyre left the Army in 1992 after achieving the rank of Major. He has since become a graduate of the Sport Management Institute and the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course and was awarded the All-American Football Foundation Outstanding Associate Athletic Director Award in March 2008. A native of Lawton, Okla., McIntyre currently resides in Cornwall, N.Y., with his wife Toni. His two sons -- Sean, 25, and Jason, 22 -- and both graduated from Marist University.

jamie morris

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Captain Jamie Morris, a native of Hinesville, Ga, enters her first season with the Army West Point men’s rugby program. Morris attended the University of North Georgia, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2004. She received her commission as a Medical Specialist Corp officer in 2006. CPT Morris attended US Army-Baylor from 2006-09, earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. She is a graduate of the AMEDD Officer Basic Course and AMEDD Captain’s Career Course. CPT Morris earned her Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification in 2010 and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist in physical therapy in 2012. CPT Morris has served as a physical therapist in both garrison and deployed operations. She served as a staff physical therapist at the Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic at Ft. Benning, Ga from 2009-11. She then served as the Brigade Physical Therapist for 3rd Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Ga from 2011-14. As the Brigade PT she deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield from 2012-13. CPT Morris is currently attending the Keller Army Community Hospital Sports Division I Fellowship in Physical Therapy.

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ashley ziniel

athletic training Ashley Ziniel joined the Army West Point athletic training staff in September of 2014 and currently serves both the men’s and women’s rugby programs. Ziniel previously served as the graduate assistant athletic grainer at Oklahoma State, where she worked with men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s cross country and track & field. Prior to her time with the Cowboys, she was the intern certified athletic trainer at Butler, working with volleyball, women’s swimming and men’s and women’s track and field. Ziniel earned a bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology and athletic training from Wisconsin in 2010 where she served clinical rotations with football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s ice hockey. She moved on to earn a master’s of science in health and human performance in 2014 from Oklahoma State. In addition, she holds a membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and New York State Athletic Trainers Association (NYSATA). She is certified in the state of New York and holds a certification in CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers from the Red Cross. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Ziniel currently resides in New Windsor, N.Y.

mike ugenyi

athletic intern Recently commissioned 2Lt. Mike Ugenyi enters his first season with the Army West Point men’s rugby program, serving as the athletic intern. The former football player, graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2015 with a degree in business management. In his time with the Black Knights, Ugenyi was a four-year member of the football team, earning a starting role for three years as a defensive lineman. He posted impressive numbers with the Black Knights, earning 27 total starts. In those games he recorded 79 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two sacks and two pass breakups. Upon graduation, Ugenyi branched field artillery and will join his first duty station at Fort Bragg, N.C. in January. A native of Fairburn, Ga., Ugenyi currently resides in Fort Montgomery, N.Y.

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Height 5-9 5-4 6-0 6-2 6-3 5-8 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-7 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-6 5-5 6-1 6-0 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-5 5-8 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-0 6-4 5-8 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-11 5-6 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-8

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Position Hometown / High School Hooker Memphis, Tenn. / White Station Scrum Half Auburn, N.H. / Pinkerton Academy Flanker Fairfax Station, Va. / South County Wing Nashville, Tenn. / Martin Luther King Lock Minford, Ohio / Minford Fullback Alta Loma, Calif. / Damien Prop Jacksonville, Fla. / Mandarin Lock Fairfax, Va. / Fairfax No. 8 Williamsburg, Va. / Fort Union Military Academy Center Meridian, Idaho / Rocky Mountain Fly Half Tampa, Fla. / H.B. Plant Center Eagle, Idaho / Eagle Flanker Furlong, Pa. / Central Bucks East Fullback Canyon Lake, Texas / Canyon Lake Hooker San Diego, Calif. / Mt. Carmel Center Del Mar, Calif. / Torrey Pines Scrum Half Des Moines, Iowa / Dowling Catholic Wing Locust Grove, Va. / Home Educated Prop Pinehurst, N.C. / Pinehurst Lock Simsbury, Conn. / Simsbury Hooker Austin, Texas / Vista Ridge Prop Framingham, Mass. / Framingham Center Corpus Christi, Texas / Carroll Scrum Half Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholicl Wing Palmer, Alaska / Palmer High School Wing Anchorage, Alaska / National Guard Patriot Academy No. 8 Thousand Oaks, Calif. / Newbury Park No. 8 McMurray, Pa. / Peters Township Wing Thousand Oaks, Calif. / Thousand Oaks Lock Cumming, Ga. / West Forsyth Wing Newburgh, Ind. / Haven of Peace Academy Fullback Peoria, Ill. / Richwoods Flanker Oak Harbor, Wash. / Oak Harbor Center Sacramento, Calif. / Monterey Trail Wing Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholic Lock Little Rock, Ark. / Maumelle Lock Heidelberg, Germany / Valley View Prop Portland, Ore. / Jesuit Portland Hooker Terre Haute, Ind. / North Vigo Lock Hollister, Calif. / Monte Vista Christian Hooker Prince George, Va. / Prince George No. 8 Washington, D.C. / Gonzaga Center San Diego, Calif. / Torrey Pines Flanker Addison, Ill. / Nazareth Academy Lock Belmont, Mass. / Belmont No. 8 Waipahu, HI / Leilehua Wing Columbus, Ga. / Northside Fullback San Jose, Calif. / Leigh Scrum Half Katy, Texas / Cinco Ranch Lock California, Md. / Home Educated Flanker Browning, MT / Skyview Fly Half Kennett Square, Pa. / Unionville Wing Ada, Mich. / Forest Hill Central Prop Aurora, Ill. / Waubonsie Valley Prop Wilsonville, Ore. / Wilsonville Prop Bowie, Md. / Bowie Flanker Sumter, S.C. / Wilson Hall Center Anaheim, Calif. / Villa Park Fly Half Rigby, Idaho / Rigby

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ROSTER BREAKDOWN BLACK KNIGHTS BY STATE Alaska (2) Luke Heun.....................................................................................................Palmer David Huff.............................................................................................Anchorage Arkansas (1) Christopher McKinney................................................................... Little Rock California (10) Andrew Borer....................................................................................... Alta Loma Chase Eckman..................................................................................... San Diego Andrew Fargo............................................................................................ Del Mar Jack Ireland...............................................................................Thousand Oaks Jake Lachina..............................................................................Thousand Oaks Jeffrey Malm-Annan..................................................................... Sacramento Connor Parker......................................................................................... Hollister Torran Raby........................................................................................... San Diego Alec Smith.................................................................................................San Jose Andrew Yoon............................................................................................ Anaheim Connecticut (1) Andrew Finken.......................................................................................Simsbury Florida (2) Elias Brown........................................................................................Jacksonville Thomas Del Pino.........................................................................................Tampa Georgia (2) John Lake................................................................................................ Cumming Walker Seldon...................................................................................... Columbus Hawaii (1) Mitchell Sanderson.............................................................................. Waipahu Idaho (2) Hayden Cross..........................................................................................Meridian Joseph Dlugosch..........................................................................................Eagle Thomas Zagula..............................................................................................Rigby Illinois (3) Jareth Long-Garrett..................................................................................Peoria Vincent Raimondi................................................................................... Addison Adam Szott................................................................................................... Aurora Indiana (1) Tesfaye Larmey...................................................................................Newburgh Ryan Moshak.....................................................................................Terre Haute Iowa (1) Harrison Farrell.................................................................................Des Moines Maryland (2) John Sproul............................................................................................. California Dom Plantamura................................................................... Washington, D.C. Jordan Veal.....................................................................................................Bowie Massachusetts (2) Donny Goff........................................................................................ Framingham Nicholas Ryan..........................................................................................Belmont

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Michigan (1) Andy Sullivan......................................................................................................Ada Montana (1) Tristan Stiffarm.....................................................................................Browning New Hampshire (1) Jake Banarhall........................................................................................... Auburn North Carolina (3) Luke Fetla................................................................................................Pinehurst Nolan Hedglin........................................................................................ Charlotte Ryan Manion.......................................................................................... Charlotte Ohio (1) Sean Berry..................................................................................................Minford Oregon (2) Dom Mori................................................................................................... Portland Ammon Tuimaunei............................................................................Wilsonville Pennsylvania (3) Dan Dougherty...........................................................................................Furlong Andrew Irwin........................................................................................McMurray Samir Streatfield....................................................................Kennett Square South Carolina (1) Logan Weiland...........................................................................................Sumter Tennessee (2) Joseph Asemah.....................................................................................Memphis Gerald Batey........................................................................................... Nashville Texas (3) Connor Drum...................................................................................Canyon Lake Jamison Geracci..........................................................................................Austin Cameron Hargis.........................................................................Corpus Christi Tony Smith.........................................................................................................Katy Virginia (4) Pete Basnight............................................................................ Fairfax Station Logan Buzzard............................................................................................ Fairfax Mark Cavazos.................................................................................Williamsburg Theo Felder.....................................................................................Locust Grove Joseph Pervall............................................................................. Prince George Washington (1) Tucker Lundstrom............................................................................Oak Harbor Germany (1) Will Miller.............................................................................................. Heidelburg BLACK KNIGHTS BY CLASS Seniors.................................................................................................................... 16 Juniors......................................................................................................................12 Sophomores..........................................................................................................15 Freshmen............................................................................................................... 16

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DONNY

Career Notes: Will serve as team captain during the 201516 season ... is the 3rd Regimental Command Sergeant Major in the Corps of Cadets Chain of Command.

SENIOR

Spring 2015: Recorded one try on the spring season … posted a try in the team’s 37-0 victory over Seton Hall at the Four Leafs Tournament.

6-1

Fall 2014: Was not on the active roster in the fall semester due to injury.

240 lbs.

Personal: Donald Everett Goff … son of Jackie and Don Goff … siblings Joe, Willy … born Jan. 17, 1994 in Framingham, Mass. … won the Hobey Baker Character Award in 2012 … earned all-conference accolades in high school … enjoys football, hockey, lifting and fishing … credits Aaron Retter with having the most influence on his rugby career … defense and strategic studies major.

GOFF

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. FRAMINGHAM

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JOHN

BANARHALL

Spring 2015: Tied for second on the team with five tries scored in the spring season … recorded a total of 25 points … posted two scores in the Four Leafs Tournament championship game in a 70-0 defeat of Stony Brook … led a second half comeback in the 41-24 win over Navy … earned three tries, including the game tying and go ahead marks to send Army West Point to victory.

SENIOR 5-4 140 lbs.

Fall 2014: Started in each of the Black Knights’ nine contests as a cow at Army … scored two tries on the season … posted first score of the fall in the 26-19 victory over Iona from Anderson Rugby Complex … added five points in the dominant 73-12 road victory over Buffalo … garnered AllRugby East second team honors.

AUBURN, N.H. PINKERTON ACADEMY

Personal: John Jacob Banarhall ... son of Peggy and John Banarhall ... brother Michael ... born July 22, 1992 in Baltimore ... previously attended the Marion Military Institute ... Under 19 Rugby team captain in 2009, 2010 and 2011 ... Under 19 team MVP in 2010 ... enjoys working out, swimming, hiking, baseball and shooting ... credits his dad, who was also his coach, with having the most influence on his rugby career ... mechanical engineering major.

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PETER

BASNIGHT

Spring 2015: Tied for fifth amongst Army West Point players with three tries on the season … recorded a total of 15 points on the year … posted two scores in the Four Leafs Tournament championship game in a 70-0 defeat of Stony Brook … one of just two Black Knights to record a try against second-ranked St. Mary’s in the 40-12 loss.

SENIOR 6-0

Fall 2014: Got the start against Buffalo and stayed in the starting lineup for the remaining four games in his junior year at the Academy … posted two scores on the season … earned first points of the year in the team’s handling of Buffalo, 73-12 … posted a crucial five points in Army’s upset 34-30 victory over No. 3 Kutztown … earned All-Rugby East honorable mention recognition.

210 lbs. FAIRFAX STATION, VA SOUTH COUNTY

Personal: Peter Basnight ... son of Linda and Kord Basnight ... siblings Philip and Maria ... born Sept. 15, 1993 in Baltimore ... high school’s all-time leading scorer in lacrosse ... earned lacrosse all-region honors in high school ... enjoys snowboarding ... credits TJ Rowe with having the most influence on his rugby career ... law major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Career Notes: Is the 4th Regimental Commander in the Corps of Cadets Chain of Command.

ANDREW

BORER

Spring 2015: Earned 10 conversions on the season … tied for fourth on the team with a total of 20 points in the spring … went 4-of-5 on conversions in the 33-0 win over Loyola in the Four Leafs Tournament … added five kicks in a 6-of-7 outing in the semifinal game of the Four Leafs Tournament as the team knocked off Fairfield 47-0.

SENIOR 5-8

Fall 2014: Joined the A-Side on a regular basis after entering the Air Force contest following the injury to vicecaptain Logan Pearce … earned two starts serving as the fullback and kicker … finished the season as Army’s fourth ALTA LOMA, CALIF. leading scorer … registered two tries and eight conversions … posted a try and two conversions in the dominant victory over Buffalo … successfully converted two kicks in DAMIEN the win over service academy rival Air Force … registered a try and two conversions in the regular season finale victory over Wheeling Jesuit … closed the season with two successful conversions in the American Collegiate Rugby Conference Bowl Series loss to No. 2 Life.

180 lbs.

Personal: Andrew James Borer ... son of Laurie and Jim Borer ... sister Jamie ... born Dec. 20, 1993 in Orange, Calif. ... both grandfathers served in the Army ... academic all-league in 2011 and 2012 ... second team all-league in 2011 ... enjoys hiking, climbing, being in the ocean, working out and listening to music ... credits his brothers with having the most influence on his rugby career ... environmental science major.

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JOE

DLUGOSCH

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Joe Dlugosch ... son of Connie and Paul Dlugosch ... siblings Mariah, Ciara and John ... born Feb. 4, 1994 in Eagle, Idaho ... enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, reading and riding motorcycles ... credits Blake Hunnewell with having the most influence on his rugby career ... economics major.

SENIOR 6-0 205 lbs. EAGLE, IDAHO EAGLE

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Career Notes: Is the 1st Regimental Command Sergeant Major in the Corps of Cadets Chain of Command.

CAMERON

HARGIS

Spring 2015: Recorded two tries on the spring season … both scores came in the team’s 47-0 semifinal victory at the Four Leafs Tournament.

SENIOR

Fall 2014: Earned the start against Cornell and Penn State … did not factor in statistically.

6-0 210 lbs. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Personal: Cameron J. Hargis ... son of Dwayne and Dee Hargis ... siblings Chandler and Conner ... born Sept. 15, 1993 in Corpus Christi, Texas ... enjoys playing sports ... credits Jesus with having the most influence on his rugby career ... mechanical engineering major.

CARROLL

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JACK

IRELAND

Fall 2014: Started in eight of the team’s nine games after getting the start in the Penn State contest … did not factor in statistically.

SENIOR

Personal: Jack David Soto Ireland ... son of Michael Ireland, Mareque Ireland and Sylvia Soto ... sister Genevieve ... born June 7, 1994 in Arcadia, Calif. ... named Under 16 and Under 17 Southern California All-Star ... was 2010 and 2011 rugby team captain ... climbed Mount Whitney at age 12 ... enjoys reading ... credits his father with having the most influence on his rugby career ... computer science major.

6-2 205 lbs. THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. NEWBURY PARK

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ANDREW

IRWIN

Fall 2014: Earned a start in the upset victory over Penn State from Anderson Rugby Complex â&#x20AC;Ś did not factor in statistically.

SENIOR

Personal: Andrew Whitney Irwin ... son of Lew and Marcia Irwin ... sisters Eva and Mary ... born Aug. 4, 1994 in New Haven, Conn. ... father is a brigadier general combat engineer ... sister Mary is a first lieutenant ... sister Eva played college volleyball for Washington and Jefferson University ... started playing rugby second semester of yuk year ... WPIAL All-Section Two Wrestling team in 2011-12 ... Waldi Schaeffer Scholarship Award runner up in 2012 ... enjoys reading, working out, being outside and hanging out with friends ... credits upperclassmen and coaches as having the most influence on his rugby career ... systems engineering major.

6-1 210 lbs. MCMURRAY, PA PETERS TOWNSHIP

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JOHN

LAKE

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: John Hampton Lake ... son of Bryan and Sandy Lake ... born Dec. 12, 1992 in Birmingham, Ala. ... previously attended the University of Alabama ... enjoys watching college football and being with family ... credits Jeff Ferebee, former USMA rugby team captain, with having the most influence on his rugby career ... systems engineering major.

SENIOR 6-5 230 lbs. CUMMING, GA WEST FORSYTH

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically.

TUCKER

LUNDSTROM

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Tucker Dwight Lundstrom ... son of Shanna and Dwight Lundstrom ... siblings Jake and Hayley ... born Jan. 4. 1994 in Salida, Colo. ... first member of his family to attend a military academy ... 2012 all-conference football player ... mechanical engineering major.

SENIOR 5-11 200 lbs. OAK HARBOR, WASH. OAK HARBOR

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DOM

MORI

Fall 2014: Earned a start against St. Bonaventure, Buffalo and Iona … posted two scores on the season … all 10 points came in the 36-22 victory at St. Bonaventure.

SENIOR

Personal: Dominic Christopher Mori ... son of Jeff and Susan Mori ... siblings Roman and Isabella ... born May 7, 1994 in Newberg, Ore. ... enjoys playing football, lifting and reading ... credits coach Mike Mahan with having the most influence on his rugby career ... American politics major.

5-11 230 lbs. PORTLAND, ORE. JESUIT PORTLAND

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JOE

Spring 2015: Earned one try in the spring season … posted a score in the team’s 47-0 semifinal victory over Fairfield at the Four Leafs Tournament.

SENIOR

Fall 2014: Earned starts against Cornell, St. Bonaventure and Iona … posted one try on the season … lone score came in the 36-22 victory at St. Bonaventure.

PERVALL

Personal: Joseph Michael Pervall ... son of Charles and Debbra Pervall ... siblings Phillip, Steven and Alexis ... born May 11, 1994 in Ft. Campbell, KY ... father is retired from the Army ... was an honorable mention all-district in football at Virginia High School in 2011 ... was academic all-district in 2009, 2010 and 2011 ... was Virginia High School League Central District in football and wrestling ... enjoys playing guitar ... credits UMSA class of 2014 graduate Ryan McCollum with having the most influence on his rugby career ... law major.

5-8 210 lbs. PRINCE GEORGE, VA PRINCE GEORGE

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VINNIE

RAIMONDI

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Vincent Raimondi ... son of Vince and Lisa Raimondi ... siblings Michael, Katie and Juliana ... born Feb. 21, 1994 in Addison, Ill. ... enjoys working out and playing football ... credits coach Mike Mahan with having the most influence on his rugby career ... mechanical engineering major.

SENIOR 5-10 200 lbs. ADDISON, ILL. NAZARETH ACADEMY

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JOHN

SPROUL

Fall 2014: Earned the start in all nine contests in his junior season at the Academy â&#x20AC;Ś posted one try in the dominant 73-12 victory over Buffalo.

SENIOR

Personal: John Curt Sproul ... son of Curt and Susan Sproul ... siblings Jen, Kristina and Stephen ... born June 10, 1993 in Chesapeake, Va. ... previously attended the College of Southern Maryland ... father was a LCDR in the Navy ... uncle, Craig, was a Major in the Marines ... uncle, Chuck, was Captain in the Air Force ... enjoys swimming, hiking and rock climbing ...mechanical engineering major.

6-2 215 lbs. CALIFORNIA, MD HOME EDUCATED

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LOGAN

WEILAND

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Logan Matthew Weiland ... son of Robert and Paige Weiland ... sister Emily ... born Dec. 14, 1993 in Panama City, Fla. ... father is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force ... uncle Mark is a colonel in the Army ... enjoys scuba diving and badminton ... civil engineering major.

SENIOR 5-10 195 lbs. SUMTER, S.C. WILSON HALL

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Recorded two tries on the spring season … earned the opening score of the tournament in the team’s 37-0 win over Seton Hall at the Four Leafs Tournament … posted a try in the second half of Army West Point’s 70-0 win over Stony Brook in the title game of the Four Leafs Tournament.

ANDREW

YOON SENIOR

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

5-11

Personal: Andrew Dae-Kwon Yoon ... son of Julie and Daniel Yoon ... siblings Justin and Edmund ... born April 22, 1994 in Garden Grove, Calif. ... brother, Edmund, is a first lieutenant ... brother, Justin, is a second lieutenant ... both siblings graduated from West Point ... spent the summer in Haiti working with orphans ... two-time high school football team captain ... football defensive team MVP ... Century League defensive player of the year in football ... National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete of the Year for Orange County chapter... enjoys football, playing guitar and ukulele and lifting ... mechanical engineering major.

195 lbs. AHAHEIM, CALIF. VILLA PARK

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS to within nine points … was named the Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week following the win over UMass … try against Davenport was tabbed the Army Athletic Association Play of the Week. Fall 2014: Started in all nine games in his sophomore season at the Academy … finished third on the team in tries scored with four … posted a total of 20 points on the season, good for fifth amongst the Black Knights … scored a key try in the upset victory over Penn State … added a score in the home victory over Iona … posted a score in the blowout victory over Buffalo … scored in the regular season finale victory over Wheeling Jesuit … earned All-American Collegiate Rugby Conference first team honors … was also named to the first team of the All-Rugby East teams ... selected for the All-Army team and played with them in Las Vegas in the 7s 2015 Men’s ACR Tournament.

SEAN

ANDREW

JUNIOR | 6-3 | 215 lbs.

JUNIOR | 6-0 | 210 lbs.

MINFORD, OHIO

DEL MAR, CALIF.

MINFORD

TORREY PINES

BERRY

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Sean R. Berry … son of Rhonda Conkey … born June 26, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio … graduated from Minford High School … siblings Josh, Erin and Kylie … brother, Josh, is in the Army … enjoys reading and working out … credits former coach Mike Mahan as having the most influence on his rugby career … environmental engineering major.

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FARGO

Career Notes: Named to the All-Rugby East first team in the fall of 2014 ... earned All-ACRC first team honors in the fall of 2014 ... selected to play for the All-Army team at the Las Vegas 7s 2015 Men’s ACR Tournament ... named AAA Athlete of the Week once during the Spring of 2015 ... scored a try against Davenport (Spring 2015) which was selected as the AAA Play of the Week.

Personal: Andrew Nicholas Fargo ... son of Jeff and Bernadette Fargo ... siblings Noelle, Nolan, Michael, Ariana and Alex ... born Dec. 20, 1993 in Del Mar, Calif. ... previously attended the University of Washington, Seattle ... all-league running back in high school ... All-So Cal rugby player in high school ... enjoys hiking, body surfing and going to the beach ... credits Kevin Swiryn, Ramon Samaniego, Ryan Hoffman and Brent Sander with having the most influence on his rugby career ... double major in environmental science and geospatial information science.

Spring 2015: Led the spring squad with six tries for a total of 30 points … scored back-to-back tries in the first half of the team’s season-opening win over UMass … posted back-to-back scores in the team’s 33-0 win over Loyola in the Four Leafs Tournament … solidified Army West Point’s 41-24 victory over service academy rival Navy with a try in stoppage time … was one of just four players to score in the D1A National Championships quarterfinal loss to Davenport … posted a try in the 55th minute to pull Army West Point 42

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LUKE

JAMISON

LUKE

JUNIOR | 6-1 | 225 lbs.

JUNIOR | 5-8 | 195 lbs.

JUNIOR | 5-11 | 190 lbs.

PINEHURST, N.C.

AUSTIN, TEXAS

PALMER, ALASKA

PINEHURST

VISTA RIDGE

PALMER

FETLA

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Edward Lukas Fetla ... son of Ed and Karen Fetla ... siblings Halli and Sam ... born July 17, 1994 in Lafayette, Ind. ... father is a lieutenant colonel in the Army ... played football as a plebe ... 2013 all-conference football player ... all-state wrestler in 2011, 2012 and 2013 ... 2012 all-American wrestler ... enjoys hiking, wakeboarding, shooting and climbing ... credits Coach Vasineo with having the most influence on his rugby career ... human geography.

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GERACCI

Spring 2015: Recorded two tries on the spring season … opened the year with a second-half score in the 28-16 win over UMass … posted a try in the team’s 70-0 victory over Stony Brook in the championship game of the Four Leafs Tournament. Fall 2014: Earned the start in five of Army’s nine contests … posted two tries on the season … earned five points in the dominant 73-12 victory over Buffalo … added a try in Army’s 19-17 win over service academy rival Air Force from Anderson Rugby Complex. Personal: Jamison Paul Geracci ... son of Kristie and James Geracci ... born Nov. 18, 1994 in Bethesda, Md. ... brothers Harper and Greer ... father is a colonel in the Army ... enjoys reading, hunting and spending time with the people he loves ... credits his high school rugby coach with having the most influence on his rugby career ... African studies major. 43

HEUN

Spring 2015: Tied for fifth in the spring season with three tires … recorded a total of 15 points to tie for seventh amongst the Black Knights … earned a score in the team’s 36-0 victory over American in the Four Leafs Tournament … posted two second half scores in the team’s 70-0 title game victory over Stony Brook in the Four Leafs Tournament. Fall 2014: Named a starter for the team’s first four contests before falling to injury … posted one try on the season … lone score came in the 19-15 upset victory over Penn State from Anderson Rugby Complex. Personal: Luke Nelson Heun ... son of Michelle and Robert Heun ... siblings Jake and Zach ... born Sept. 7, 1994 in Palmer, Alaska ... brother Zach is a captain in the Army ... brother, Jake, is an MMA fighter ... Northern Lights Conference Utility Player of the Year in football in 2012 ... first team

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RYAN

CONNOR

JUNIOR | 5-11 | 185 lbs.

JUNIOR | 6-4 | 235 lbs.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

HOLLISTER, CALIF.

CHARLOTTE

MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN

MANION JEFFREY

MALM-ANNAN JUNIOR | 5-11 | 195 lbs. SACRAMENTO, CALIF.

Spring 2015: Posted one try on the season … earned a try in the 37-0 win over Seton Hall in the Four Leafs Tournament.

PARKER

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

MONTEREY TRAIL Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Jeffrey Nii Addo Malm-Annan ... son of Sarah and Edward Annan ... sister Emelda ... born Sept. 16, 1994 in Accra, Ghana ... first team all-league in football ... enjoys lifting and guitar ... systems engineering major.

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Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Ryan Michael Manion … son of Kelly and Mike Manion … born June 20, 1994 in Memphis, Tenn. … graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School (Charlotte, N.C.) … siblings Brennan and Connor … father is retired from the Army … trained with the Chilean Army over the summer of 2015 … enjoying skiing and travel … credits Coach Keane as having the most influence on his rugby career … economics major with a minor in statistics.

Personal: Connor Jameson Parker ... son of Jim and Janis Parker ... brother Colin ... born Aug. 19, 1994 in Gilroy, Calif. ... enjoys hiking, wakeboarding, basketball and music ... credits Matthew Higgins and Colin Parker with having the most influence on his career ... chemical chemistry major.

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DOM

ANDY

ADAM

JUNIOR | 6-0 | 210 lbs.

JUNIOR | 6-4 | 200 lbs.

JUNIOR | 6-1 | 275 lbs.

WASHINGTON, DC

ADA, MICH.

AURORA, ILL.

Gonzaga College

FOREST HILL CENTRAL

Waubonsie Valley

PLANTAMURA

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Was not on the active roster in the fall semester due to injury. Personal: Dominic Gerard Plantamura … son of Michael and Mary Plantamura … siblings Joe, Jack and Dan … born on July 28, 1995 in Silver Spring, Md. … was the 2013 MVP at Gonzaga Rugby … enjoys music and movies … credits Paolo Iscaro with having the most influence on his rugby career … chemistry major.

SULLIVAN

Spring 2015: Tied for fifth amongst the Black Knights with three tries … posted a total of 15 points to tie for seventh on the team … earned a score in the team’s 33-0 win over Loyola at the Four Leafs Tournament … posted a try in the title game of the Four Leafs Tournament … scored in the opening minutes of the 41-24 victory over service academy rival Navy. Fall 2014: Scored two tries coming off the bench in his plebe year … posted five points in the 19-17 victory over service academy rival Air Force from Anderson Rugby Complex … concluded the regular season with a try against Wheeling Jesuit.

SZOTT

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Adam Joseph Szott ... son of John and Linda Szott ... siblings John, Hallie and Noah ... born July 15, 1994 in St. Louis, Mo. ... brother, John, is a second lieutenant ... enjoys watching sports and Netflix ... undecided major

Personal: Andersson Jacob Sullivan ... son of Jerry Sullivan ... siblings Jess and Tim ... born Sept. 11, 1995 . ... Brother Tim is a corporal in the Army ... enjoys playing golf and volleyball ... credits his dad with having the most influence on his rugby career ... chemical engineering major.

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AMMON

LOGAN

HAYDEN

JUNIOR | 6-1 | 290 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-2 | 220 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 185 lbs.

WILSONVILLE, ORE.

FAIRFAX, VA.

MERIDIAN, ID

WILSONVILLE

FAIRFAX

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TUIMAUNEI

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team in the fall ... played football at Army for the last three semesters. Personal: Ammon Itaifale Tuimaunei … son of Fu’A and Kristen Tuimaunei … siblings Usi, Mele and Talae … born on June 2, 1994 in Sacramento, Calif. … was previously a member of the West Point football team … enjoys playing video games … system design and management major.

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BUZZARD

Spring 2015: Recorded one try on the season … posted a score in the 33-0 win over Loyola in the Four Leafs Tournament. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Logan Andrew Buzzard … son of Frank and Maggie Buzzard … born Jan. 5, 1991 in Alexandria, Va. … graduated from Fairfax High School … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Emily and Beth … father served in the Army … sister, Emily, currently serves in the Navy … enjoys hockey and ping pong … credits teammate Harrison Farrell as having the most influence on his rugby career … systems engineering major.

CROSS

Spring 2015: Earned two tries on the spring season … posted his first try of the year in the team’s 36-0 victory over American at the Four Leafs Tournament … followed that up with a try in the semifinal game. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team in the fall. Personal: Hayden Gunnar Cross … son of Kathryn Lundberg … siblings Max, Chloe, Hannah, Hope and Holly … born May 7, 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pa. … father is a sponsored professional mountain climber and professional speaker … three-time Idaho Rugby All-Star … Idaho Side Select Rugby team member in 2012, 2013 and 2014 … enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, hunting and mountain biking … credits his dad with having the most influence on his rugby career … undecided major.

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DAN

CONNER

SOPHOMORE | 5-7 | 165 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-2 | 220 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-0 | 210 lbs.

TAMPA, FLA.

FURLONG, PA.

CANYON LAKE, TEXAS

H.B. PLANT

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST

CANYON LAKE

DEL PINO

Career Notes: Earned All-Rugby East first team recognition following his first semester of collegiate rugby. Spring 2015: Earned one try and one conversion on the spring season before being sidelined due to injury … posted a try in stoppage time of the season-opening win over UMass from Foley Athletic Center. Fall 2014: Started in eight of the team’s nine games as a rookie… posted two scores … both tries came in the team’s season-opening handling of Cornell … landed on the All-Rugby East first team. Personal: Thomas H. Del Pino ... son of Danilo and Vielka Del Pino ... brother Danny ... born Sept. 26, 1994 in Panama City, Panama ... lived in Germany for six years ... enjoys working out and playing video games ... credits his brother with having the most influence on his rugby career ... undecided major.

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DRUM

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team in the fall.

Personal: Daniel Joseph Dougherty … son of Dan and Janine Dougherty … born Feb. 11, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pa. … graduated from Central Bucks High School … previously attended USMAPS and Valley Forge Military College … sister, Jamie … grandfather served in the Army … two uncles served in the Air Force … enjoys lifting and hanging out … credits MAJ Salfeety and SFC Corrier as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Conner Hugh Drum … son of Alan and Bridget Drum … siblings Chloe, Kyndall and Kristyn … born Aug. 28, 1994 in San Antonio, Texas … enjoys fishing, hunting and friends … credits Dan Dougherty with having the most influence on his rugby career … undecided major.

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HARRISON

NOLAN

SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 230 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 5-6 | 165 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 170 lbs.

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

DES MOINES, IOWA

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

MT. CARMEL

DOWLING CATHOLIC

CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC

ECKMAN

Spring 2015: Was not a member of the team during the spring season. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team during the fall season. Personal: Chase Michael Eckman … son of Mark and Candace Eckman … born Aug. 27, 1996 in Fort Polk, La. … graduated from Mt. Carmel High School (San Diego, Calif.) … brothers Chad and Kyle … All-League First Team in wrestling in 2012 and 2013 … All-League Second Team in wrestling in 2011 and 2012 … was the wrestling team MVP in 2013 … enjoys volleyball, board games and Netflix … credits coach Jose Campo as having the most influence on his rugby career … electrical engineering major.

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HEDGLIN

Spring 2015: Earned one try on the season … posted a score in the team’s 47-0 semifinal victory over Fairfield in the Four Leafs Tournament.

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

Personal: Nolan Robert Hedglin ... son of Jeff and Clarisse Hedglin ... brother Marc ... born Oct. 30, 1996 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ... National Honor Society president in high school ... enjoys hockey and reading about science and math ... credits his coach Brendan Keane with having the most influence on his rugby career ... mechanical engineering major.

Personal: Harrison Patrick Farrell ... son of Richard and Janet Farrell ... siblings Hollister and Hillaree ... born Aug. 12, 1994 in Des Moines, Iowa ... first team all-state in rugby during his senior season of high school ... enjoys fishing, Xbox and wrestling ... credits his father with having the most influence on his rugby career ... pre-law major.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

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DAVID

HUFF SOPHOMORE | 5-8 | 165 lbs.

Personal: David Michael Huff ... son of Darryl Huff ... siblings Terrance and Janessa ... born March 4, 1992 in Anchorage, Alaska ... previously attended Alaska Military Youth Academy ... enjoys playing piano, watching Ted Talks and reading ... credits Major Michael Ziegelhofer with having the most influence on his rugby career ... management major.

JAKE

LACHINA SOPHOMORE | 6-3 | 195 lbs.

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.

NATIONAL GUARD PATRIOT

THOUSAND OAKS

Career Notes; Earned All-Rugby East firrst team recognition following his first semester of collegiate Rugby ... was named to the All-ACRC honorable mention sqaud in the fall of 2014.

Spring 2015: Missed a majority of the spring action due to an injury … returned to the pitch in the D1A National Quarterfinal matchup with Davenport Fall 2014: Recorded two tries as a plebe at the Academy … both scores came in the 34-30 victory over conference rival Kutztown.

Spring 2015: Finished fourth on the team with four tries on the spring season … tied for fourth with a total of 20 points … posted a pair of tries in the team’s 36-0 victory over American at the Four Leafs Tournament … earned the go ahead score in the 68th minute of the team’s 41-24 victory over service academy rival Navy … posted a try in the opening minutes of the team’s loss to St. Mary’s.

Personal: Jacob Antonio Lachina … son of Mimi and Phil Lachina … born Sept. 1, 1994 in Long Beach, Calif. … graduated from Thousand Oaks High School … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Karina and Andrew … first member of his family to choose a military career … was all-league in basketball in high school … enjoys basketball, the beach and Netflix … credits 1Lt. Josh Bounds (USMA, 2013) as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

Fall 2014: Got the start in all nine games as a plebe wing …. Led the team in tries scored with 11 … also led the team in total points, registering 55 … 45 of his total points came during the second half of Army’s contests … scored in all but one game … opened the season with a three-

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RYAN

MITCHELL

SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 200 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-0 | 195 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-3 | 205 lbs.

PEORIA, ILL.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

WAIPAHU, HI

RICHWOODS

NORTH VIGO

Leilehua

LONG-GARRETT

MOSHAK

SANDERSON

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically.

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically.

Personal: Jareth Kweli Long-Garrett ... son of Yvonne Long ... siblings Jack and Riley ... born Oct. 7, 1994 in Normal, Ill. ... previously attended Illinois Central College ... enjoys camping, music festivals and technology ... credits Joe Chabries with having the most influence on his rugby career ... undecided major.

Personal: Ryan Anthony Moshak … son of Tony and Patty Moshak … born Aug. 5, 1995 in Terre Haute, Ind. … graduated from North Vigo High School … siblings Kody and Megan … Academic All-State and All-Conference in Indiana … enjoys ping pong, wrestling and reading World War II books … credits teammate Dom Mori as having the most influence on his rugby career … military history major.

Personal: Mitchell Allen Sanderson ... son of Kenneth Sanderson ... sister Paige ... born May 18, 1992 in Fort Sill, Okla. ... father is a lieutenant colonel in the Army ... sister is a PFC in the Air Force ... named best cavalry scout in 2013 ... enjoys working out and eating ... undecided major.

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TRISTAN

JOSEPH

SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 185 lbs.

SOPHOMORE | 6-1 | 195 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-9 | 195 lbs.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.

BROWNING, MT

MEMPHIS, TENN.

LEIGH

SKYVIEW

WHITE STATION

SMITH

Spring 2015: Earned two tries on the spring season after joining the team at the conclusion of the fall semester … posted a try in the 37-0 victory over Seton Hall in the opening game of the Four Leafs Tournament … earned the final try of the game in the 36-0 win over American at the Four Leafs Tournament. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team in the fall semester. Personal: Alec J. Smith … son of Melissa and Justin Smith … siblings Nolan and Peyton … born July 19, 1996 in Binghamton, N.Y. … first team all-league WVAL football in 2014 … first team all-league WVAL track & field in 2014 … enjoys hunting and shooting … undecided major.

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Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically. Personal: Tristan Lee Stiffarm … son of Lee and Garland Stiffarm … born Feb. 13, 1996 in Browning, MT … graduated from Sky View High School … siblings Mariah and Nathaniel … enjoys fishing and working out … credits 2Lt.and former teammate Dan Myers as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

ASEMAH

Personal: Joseph Surci Asemah … son of Ann Harden … born Oct. 14, 1996 in Memphis, Tenn. … graduated from White Station High School … brother, Brandon … voted most valuable forward in 2014 with White Station Men’s Rugby … voted best teammate in 2015 with White Station Men’s Rugby … enjoys landscaping and gardening … credits coach Tony Brooks as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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GERALD

ELI

MARK

FRESHMAN | 6-2 | 175 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-9 | 200 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 220 lbs.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

MARTIN LUTHER KING

MANDARIN

FORT UNION MILITARY

BEATY

BROWN

CAVAZOS

Personal: Gerald Micah Batey … son of Gerald Batey and Constance Swett … born Oct. 8, 1992 in Nashville, Tenn. … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Jade, Gernie, Raymond and Germayh … served three-years active duty … played football in high school … enjoys traveling … undeclared major.

Personal: Elias Anthony Brown … son of Clarence Brown and Lynn O’Leary Brown … born Jan. 3, 1992 in Vallejo, Calif. … graduated from Mandrin High School (Jacksonville, Fla.) … previously attended Stanton College Preparatory School … siblings, Ashley and Addison … is an ordained minister … enjoys lifting weights … management major.

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Personal: Mark Daniel Cavazos … son of Daniel and Diane Cavazos … born Jan. 20, 1997 in Hampton, Va. … graduated from Fort Union Military Academy … siblings Timothy, Mary Katherine, Andrew and Clare … cousin, Bridget Ryan, is a member of the West Point women’s basketball team … enjoys weight lifting, guitar, wrestling and golfing … undeclared major.

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THEO

ANDREW

TESFAYE

FRESHMAN | 5-5 | 175 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 195

FRESHMAN | 5-8 | 150 lbs.

LOCUST GROVE, VA.

SIMSBURY, CONN.

NEWBURGH, IND.

HOME EDUCATED

SIMSBURY

HAVEN OF PEACE ACADEMY

FELDER

Personal: Theophilus Spender Felder … son of Spence Felder … born Nov. 1, 1993 in Okinawa Military Base, Japan … was home schooled … previously attended Germanna Community College and USMAPS … siblings, Danielle, Stephen and Jasmine … played soccer in high school … was named the Goalkeeper of the Year in 2010-11 and 2011-12 … enjoys fishing and cooking … credits his dad as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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LARMEY

Personal: Andrew Charles Finken … son of Kara and Peter Finken … born Oct. 7, 1996 in Summit, N.J. … graduated from Simsbury High School (Simsbury, Conn.) … sister, McKenna … cousin, Aaron Green, is a 2Lt. in the Army … uncle (father’s twin brother) graduated from West Point in 1989 and was killed in the line of duty in Iraq … two-year rugby team captain in high school … football team captain as a high school senior … enjoys hanging out with friends, golfing and relaxing … credits his high school rugby coaches as having the most influence on his rugby career ... undeclared major.

Personal: Tesfaye Yesuf Larmey … son of Steve and Dyan Larmey … born June 25, 1994 in Ethiopia … graduated from Haven of Peace Academy … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Caleb, Zoe and Epiphany … enjoys playing soccer, traveling and the outdoors … credits Shaun Graham as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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WILL

TORRAN

FRESHMAN | 6-1 | 195 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 6-3 | 220 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 6-2 | 200 lbs.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

HEIDELBURG, GERMANY

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

MAUMELLE

VALLEY VIEW

TORREY PINES

MCKINNEY

Personal: Christopher Andrew McKinney … son of Leonard McKinney II and Sherry McKinney … born Jan. 18, 1994 in Little Rock, Ark. … graduated from Maumelle High School … siblings Leonard, Jonathan, Matthew and Brittney … brother, Leonard, is a specialist in the Army … undeclared major.

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MILLER

Personal: William Reed Miller … son of Kurt and Linda Miller … born Aug. 6, 1996 in Williamsville, N.Y. … graduated from Valley View High School … sisters, Anna and Alyssa … lived in Europe for 12 years … member of an Army family … All-Europe football in 2013 … All-Europe wrestling in 2014 … South Dayton War Pigs team MVP in 2015 … Academic All-American in 2014 … Academic All-Europe in 2013-14 … enjoys snowboarding, reading and sleeping … credits his father as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Torran H. Raby … son of Dean and Michelle Raby … born march 28, 1997 in San Diego, Calif. … graduated from Torrey Pines High School … siblings Jonnathan and Alyssa … brother, Jonnathan plays rugby at SDSU … USA Rugby All-American since 10th grade … enjoys volleyball, snowboarding and being at the beach … credits his dad and Salty Thompson as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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NICK

WALKER

TONY

FRESHMAN | 6-3 | 190 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-7 | 200 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-6 | 185 lbs.

BELMONT, MASS.

COLUMBUS, GA.

KATY, TEXAS

BELMONT

NORTHSIDE

CINCO RANCH

RYAN

Personal: Nicholas Alfred Ryan … son of Kevin and Kathy Ryan … born Sept. 16, 1996 in El Paso, Texas … graduated from Belmont High School (Belmont, Mass.) … siblings Benjamin, Lisa, Kelly, Mary and Peter … enjoys hiking and biking … credits coach Gregory Bruce as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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SMITH

Personal: Walker Seldon … son of Marcus Seldon, Nicole Ash, William Ash and Romayne Seldon … born May 18, 1994 in Columbus, Ga. … graduated from Northside High School … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Marcus Seldon, Nick Seldon, Jerelle Jackson and Tyrel Jackson … brother, Marcus, is a SGT in the Army … brother, Nick, is a PFC in the Army … uncle, Joseph Williams is a MSG in the Army … brother, Tyrel Jackson is a SPC in the Army … was previously deployed to Afghanistan … earned All-BiCity and All-Region honors in high school as a member of the football team … enjoys working out and hanging out with friends … credits his father as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Tony J. Smith … son of Angela and Tony Smith … born June 20, 1996 in Katy, Texas … graduated from Cinco Ranch High School … previously attended USMAPS … sister, Maya … writes poetry … earned Top Cougar Award in high school … was high school football team captain his senior year … was USMAPS rugby team MVP … was named a Reliant Scholar Athlete … was Academic All-District in high school … enjoys fishing and bowling … credits MAJ Salfeety and his teammates as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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SAMIR

JORDAN

THOMAS

FRESHMAN | 5-11 | 190 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 225 lbs.

FRESHMAN | 5-8 | 185 lbs.

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

BOWIE, MD.

RIGBY, IDAHO

UNIONVILLE

BOWIE

RIGBY

STREATFIELD

Personal: Samir John Streatfield … son of Vidya Rajan and Stephen Streatfield … born Sept. 23, 1996 in San Diego, Calif. … graduated from Unionville High School (Kennett Square, Pa. ) … sibling, Ashish … forges medieval armor in his spare time … was on the Pennsylvania State rugby team in 2013 … was a National AP Scholar in 2015 … was an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2014 … was a finalist for the National Merit Scholar in 2015 … enjoys music – clarinet, piano, trombone and singing … credits coach Kurt Baker as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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ZAGULA

Personal: Jordan Dale Veal … son of Pamela and Dale Veal … born May 6, 1996 in Silver Spring, Md. … graduated from Bowie High School (Bowie, Md.) … sister, Lindsey … enjoys chess and watching movies … credits MAJ Salfeety and his teammates as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Thomas Andrew Zagula … son of Tom and Kelley Zagula … born Feb. 10, 1995 in Idaho Falls, Idaho … graduated from Rigby High School … siblings KaliJo and Benton … first graduate from Rigby High School to attend West Point … enjoys watching/playing hockey and football, riding dirt bikes and camping … credits coach Chet Blasucci as having the most influence on his rugby career … undeclared major.

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FALL 2014 STATISTICS Name Jacob Banarhall Peter Basnight Sean Berry Andrew Borer Cody Brown Logan Buzzard Hayden Cross Thomas Del Pino Joseph Dlugosch David Evans Andrew Fargo Ben Foley Jamison Geracci Luke Heun David Huff Jake Lachina Benjamin Lemon Collum Magee Dom Mori Logan Pearce Joseph Pervall John Sproul Andy Sullivan

Total Points 10 10 0 26 10 0 0 10 0 0 20 10 10 5 55 10 5 45 10 53 5 5 10

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Tries 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 2 2 1 11 2 1 9 2 3 1 1 2

Penalty Kicks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Conversions 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0

First Half Pts. 10 10 0 6 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 10 0 30 5 27 5 5 0

Second Half Pts. 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 5 45 0 5 15 5 26 0 0 10

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FALL 2014 STATISTICS CORNELL Minute Player 10th Logan Pearce 18th Logan Pearce 32nd Thomas Del-Pino 37th Collum Magee Logan Pearce 39th Thomas Del-Pino 54th David Huff 59th David Huff Logan Pearce 31st David Huff 75th Ben Foley Logan Pearce

Type PK Try Try Try Conversion Try Try Tr Conversion Try Try Conversion

PENN STATE Minute Player 17th Andrew Fargo Logan Pearce 45th David Huff Logan Pearce 59th Luke Heun

Type Try Conversion Try Conversion Try

ST. BONAVENTURE Minute Player 1st Joseph Pervall 22nd Collum Magee 31st Dom Mori Logan Pearce 62nd Dom Mori 72nd David Huff Logan Pearce 79th Collum Magee Logan Pearce

Type Try Try Try Conversion Try Try Conversion Try Conversion

IONA Minute Player 38th Jacob Banarhall Logan Pearce 53rd Collum Magee Logan Pearce 56th Andrew Fargo Logan Pearce 63rd David Huff

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BUFFALO Minute Player 4th Cody Brown 8th Andrew Fargo Logan Pearce 13th Peter Basnight 24th Jacob Banarhall Logan Pearce 27th Collum Magee 30th John Sproul 39th Jamison Geracci 51st Logan Pearce 55th David Huff 57th Andrew Borer 65th Benjamin Lemon 74th Logan Pearce Andrew Borer 78th David Huff Andrew Borer

Type Try Try Conversion Try Try Conversion Try Try Try Try Try Try Try Try Conversion Try Conversion

KUTZTOWN Minute Player 2nd Peter Basnight 16th Logan Pearce 24th Jake Lachina 30th Collum Magee Logan Pearce 33rd Jake Lachina Logan Pearce 76th Collum Magee Logan Pearce

Type Try PK Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion

AIR FORCE Minute Player 21st Jamison Geracci Andrew Borer 45th David Huff 68th Andy Sullivan Andrew Borer

Type Try Conversion Try Try Conversion

WHEELING JESUIT Minute Player 13th Cody Brown 19th David Huff 31st Collum Magee Andrew Borer 44th Andrew Fargo 53rd Andrew Borer Andrew Borer 60th Andy Sullivan

Type Try Try Try Conversion Try Try Conversion Try

LIFE Minute Player 29th Collum Magee 37th David Huff Andrew Borer 71st Ben Foley Andrew Borer

Type Try Try Conversion Try Conversion

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SPRING 2015 STATISTICS NAME TRIES PKS CONVERSIONS SPRING POINTS FIRST HALF SECOND HALF Jacob Banarhall 5 0 0 25 10 15 Peter Basnight 3 0 0 15 15 0 Andrew Borer 0 0 10 20 14 6 Cody Brown 1 0 0 5 5 0 Logan Buzzard 1 0 0 5 0 5 Hayden Cross 2 0 0 10 5 5 Thomas Del Pino 1 0 1 7 0 7 Andrew Fargo 6 0 0 30 20 10 Harrison Farrell 1 0 0 5 0 5 Ben Foley 1 0 0 5 5 0 Jamison Geracci 2 0 0 10 5 5 Tyler Glasz 1 0 0 5 5 0 Donald Goff 1 0 0 5 0 5 Cameron Hargis 2 0 0 10 5 5 Luke Heun 3 0 0 15 5 10 David Huff 4 0 0 20 15 5 Jake Lachina 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dom Larkin 0 0 6 12 10 2 Benjamin Lemon 1 0 0 5 5 0 Collum Magee 5 0 0 25 20 5 Ryan Manion 1 0 0 5 0 5 Dom Mori 0 0 0 0 0 0 Daniel Myers 0 0 10 20 12 8 Logan Pearce 0 1 3 9 2 7 Joseph Pervall 1 0 0 5 5 0 Kevin Root 3 0 0 15 10 5 Alec Smith 2 0 0 10 0 10 John Sproul 0 0 0 0 0 0 Andy Sullivan 3 0 0 15 5 10 Greg Walker 1 0 0 5 0 5 Andrew Yoon 2 0 0 10 5 5

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FALL POINTS 2014-15 POINTS 10 35 10 25 26 46 10 15 0 5 0 10 10 17 20 50 0 5 10 15 10 20 0 5 0 5 0 10 5 20 55 75 10 10 0 12 5 10 45 70 0 5 10 10 0 20 53 60 5 10 0 15 0 10 5 5 10 25 0 5 0 10

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SPRING 2015 STATISTICS UMASS Minute Player 5th Andrew Fargo Dom Larkin 36th Andrew Fargo Dom Larkin 68th Jamison Geracci Dom Larkin 80th+ Thomas Del Pino Thomas Del Pino

Type Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion

*SETON HALL Minute Player Andrew Yoon Benjamin Lemon Collum Magee Donald Goff Daniel Myers Greg Walker Ryan Manion Alec Smith

Type Try Try Try Try Conversion Try Try Try

*Loyola Minute Player Kevin Root Andrew Fargo Andrew Borer Andrew Fargo Andrew Borer Logan Buzzard Andrew Borer Andy Sullivan Andrew Borer

Type) Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion

*American Minute Player Collum Magee Luke Heun Dom Larkin David Huff Dom Larkin David Huff Dom Larkin Hayden Cross Alec Smith

Type Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try

*Fairfield Minute Player Tyler Glasz Andrew Borer Kevin Root Andrew Borer Joseph Pervall Andrew Borer Cameron Hargis Andrew Borer Hayden Cross Andrew Borer Cameron Hargis Harrison Farrell Andrew Borer

Type Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Conversion

*Stony Brook Minute Player Collum Magee Daniel Myers Andy Sullivan Daniel Myers Peter Basnight Daniel Myers Jamison Geracci Benjamin Foley Jake Banarhall Daniel Myers Peter Basnight Daniel Myers Jake Banarhall Luke Heun Andrew Yoon Luke Heun Kevin Root

Type Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Try Try Try

Navy Minute Player 17th Collum Magee 41st Andy Sullivan Daniel Myers 54th Jake Banarhall 60th Jake Banarhall 68th David Huff Daniel Myers 79th Jake Banarhall Daniel Myers 80th Andrew Fargo

Type Try Try Conversion Try Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try

#2 St. Mary’s Minute Player 8th David Huff 16th St.Mary’s St. Mary’s 26th St. Mary’s St. Mary’s 36th Peter Basnight Daniel Myers 47th St. Mary’s 66th St. Mary’s St. Mary’s 72nd St. Mary’s St. Mary’s 79th St. Mary’s St. Mary’s #3 Davenport Minute Player 6th Cody Brown Logan Pearce 8th Davenport Davenport 10th Davenport 29th Davenport 36th Davenport Davenport 45th Davenport Davenport 50th Collum Magee Logan Pearce 53rd Logan Pearce 55th Andrew Fargo Logan Pearce 67th Davenport Davenport 69th Davenport 79th Davenport Davenport

Type Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try

Type Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Conversion Penalty Kick Try Conversion Try Conversion Try Try Conversion

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2014-15 GAME RECAPS ARMY 49

CORNELL 0

SEPT. 13, 2014 | ITHACA, N.Y.

Rugby Opens Season with 49-0 Victory Over Cornell ITHACA, N.Y. – The men’s rugby team opened up the season with a 49-0 victory on the road against Cornell Saturday afternoon. Captain Logan Pearce got the scoring going in the 10th minute of play, scoring on a penalty kick to give the Black Knights the 3-0 advantage. He then followed that up in the 18th minute with a try to make it 8-0. In the 32nd minute of play, Thomas Del Pino scored, followed by Collum Magee in the 37th minute. Pearce was successful on the conversion following Magee’s try and Del Pino would add another in the 39th minute to give the Black Knights the 25-0 advantage at the half.

ing on a try. He would score again at the 59th and 61st minutes to give the Black Knights the 42-0 lead. The Black Knights closed out the scoring in the 75th minute when Benjamin Foley added the game’s final try, with Pearce succeeding on the conversion. In their first action of the year, the Black Knights defeated Cornell 49-0. With the win, Army moves to 1-0 on the season. They’ll return home on Sept. 20, for a 1 p.m. matchup with Penn State from Anderson Rugby Complex.

In the 54th minute, David Huff started his own scoring onslaught, scor-

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No. 5 Army Knocks Off No. 6 Penn State in Home Opener WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army men’s rugby team knocked off sixthranked Penn State in the 2014 season opener. The game came down to the final seconds as the Black Knights’ defense was able to hold off a surging Penn State offense. “What a great win, our two veteran forwards Magee and Foley were just huge and they let all the younger guys get in and make plays,” head coach Mike Mahan said. “It was just very exciting and a great win.” Penn State got on the board first, scoring a try but missing on the conversion in the fifth minute to take the 5-0 lead. Army answered in the 17th minute when Andrew Fargo scored and Logan Pearce added the conversion to give Army the 7-5 lead. A penalty kick from Penn State in the 24th minute gave the Nittany Lions the one-point advantage heading into the half. The Black Knights’ offense came out strong in the second half, with freshman David Huff scoring in the 44th minute and Pearce connecting on another conversion to put the Black Knights on top 14-8. Luke Heun added a try in the 59th minute to put Army up 19-8.

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“I think the team did very well,” Huff said. “Going in there was a lot of speculation about which team would bounce back better. If you looked at the conference rankings they had us at third and Penn State right above us, so we went out there with a chip on our shoulder and did what we had to do to come out with the win.” With the win, the Black Knights improve to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in Rugby East Conference action. “Coming into the game after Cornell we were pretty excited for our victory. We knew they really weren’t that great of competition, but coming into Penn State, they’ve always traditionally been a pretty big rival for us,” said senior captain Collum Magee. “The guys responded unbelievably to a more high-caliber team and we got big plays from everyone, from Ben Foley going down with an injury pretty early but playing through it and David Huff laying down a try as well as Tom Del Pino. It’s a huge win for us early on in the season and we hope to carry this momentum on with us through the rest of the year.” The men will continue conference play, hitting the road to take on St. Bonaventure on Sept. 27. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Penn State kept the pressure on for the remainder of the game, scoring in the 68th minute to pull within four of the Army lead. The Nittany Lions brought the game down to the waning seconds, fighting hard deep in Army territory, but the Black Knights were able to hold on and walk away with the 19-15 victory. “Penn State is a great team and we knew it was going to be a challenge coming in,” said Pearce. “We really rose to the challenge. As a young team we really didn’t know how we were going to respond, but everyone stepped up and played great. The best part is we have a lot more room to improve, so we’re going to be really good going forward.” Ranked sixth in the Canterbury D1A Rugby Top 20 Poll and second in the American Collegiate Rugby Conference Top 20 Poll, the Nittany Lions entered the game as the toughest challenge for the Black Knights in the young season.

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SEPT. 27, 2014 | ST BONAVENTURE, N.Y.

Rugby Remains Perfect with Win Over St. Bonaventure

In the second half, Mori scored his second of the game. Freshman David Huff added a try in the 72nd minute, followed by Magee’s second of the game in the 79th minute. Pearce converted on both kicks.

ST BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The Army men’s rugby team claimed its third-straight victory to open the season, defeating the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure 36-22 in a road meeting Saturday evening.

With the victory, the Black Knights improve to 3-0 on the season claiming victories over Cornell and nationally-ranked Penn State.

The Black Knights started off hot, with Jack Ireland scoring a try in the first minute of action. Twenty minutes later, captain Collum Magee added a try and Dom Mori followed in the 31st minute, with Logan Pearce converting on the kick.

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Army will have a week off before getting back in action, Oct. 11 when they host Iona from Anderson Rugby Complex. They’ll hit the road the following week to play Buffalo before hosting top-ranked Kutztown (Oct. 25) and service academy rival Air Force (Oct. 31).

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Rugby Remains Unblemished, Escapes Iona 26-19

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David Huff added the Black Knights’ final score of the game with an explosion of speed down the right side to give Army the 26-12 lead, as Pearce’s kick bounced off the crossbar. Huff’s first try of the game, was called back after it was deemed that the ball bounced off of his knee before touching the ground.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - Despite a rocky start, the Army men’s rugby team claimed its fourth straight victory to open the 2014 season, defeating Iona 26-19 at Anderson Rugby Complex under the lights on Sunday night.

“They kicked the ball and it came right to me, I looked at the opposite No. 10 and he looked at me and I just went to the outside and burned him on the edge,” Huff said. “It felt good because my first one didn’t work out very well.”

“It was a good game, hard fought,” head coach Mike Mahan said. “We wouldn’t quit and that’s what’s really important.” Iona came out hot, getting up by as much as 12-0 through 37 minutes of play. The nationally ranked Black Knights, however, rebounded, showing their dominance to close out the game. “We came out, unfortunately we might have been a little flat,” Magee said. “Those kids are all New York boys so the opportunity for them to come to West Point and play at Anderson Rugby Complex is a huge deal for them, so we kind of knew they were going to come out tough. We unfortunately didn’t match their toughness, but the team really rallied. I feel like that’s a characteristic of an Army rugby team, we don’t give up, we’re going to play that 80 minutes and we’re going to come out with the W no matter what.” Jacob Banarhall added Army’s first try in the 38th minute, with Logan Pearce converting the kick. Army headed into the break trailing the Gaels 12-7.

Iona kept the game interesting, scoring in the 72nd minute to pull within seven points of the Army lead. In more than five minutes of stoppage time play, the Gaels threatened, forcing Army to come up with big defensive stops deep in their own territory. Despite the late pressure from the Gaels, Army walked away with the 26-19 victory. “First of all, we came out with the win, so that’s the important part,” Pearce said. “They came out playing tough and we just weren’t ready for it at this point, but we’re working to get better every week, so you can expect us to come out even harder next week.” With the victory, the men improve to 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in Rugby East Conference action. They’ll continue their toughest stretch of games on the season, traveling to Buffalo on Oct. 18 for a 1 p.m. meeting with the Bulls. They’ll then return home for back-to-back high implication games, first facing top-ranked Kutztown on Oct. 25, before battling with service academy rival Air Force.

The Black Knights dominated the second half, with captain Collum Magee muscling through the Iona defense for a score in the 53rd minute. Pearce was again successful on the kick, giving Army the 14-12 lead. Just three minutes later, Andrew Fargo capitalized on a burst of speed, running down the right side of the field, for his second try of the season. Pearce would capitalize on his third conversion of the evening and Army took the 21-12 lead. “(Thomas) Del Pino got the ball out of the ruck and he attacked the line and I came through and broke their defensive line,” Fargo said. “I saw open space and I committed to the inside and then broke outside and just took their fullback to the corner and beat him. It was a good try and it felt good to get it down there.”

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Men’s Rugby Remains Perfect in 73-12 Victory at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. - Dominant from the beginning, the fifth-ranked Army men’s rugby team improved to a perfect 5-0 with a 73-12 victory over Buffalo on Saturday afternoon from UB Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. The Black Knights limited the Bulls to just two scores, with 11 Army players getting on the scoresheet. Cody Brown opened up the scoring in the fourth minute, giving the Black Knights the 5-0 advantage. Just four minutes later Andrew Fargo would add a score, with Logan Pearce converting the kick, giving Army the 12-0 lead. In the 13th minute, Peter Basnight gave the Black Knights the 17-0 lead and John Banarhall followed in the 24th minute, with Pearce converting the kick, to make it 24-0 in favor of Army. Three straight tries from Collum Magee, John Sproul and Jamison Geracci would give Army the 39-0 lead before Buffalo scored in the waning minutes of the first. At the half, the Black Knights owned a 39-7 lead.

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Pearce opened up the scoring in the second half with a try in the 51st minute. David Huff followed in the 57th minute to put the Black Knights up 49-7. Andrew Borer and Benjamin Lemon scored back-to-back tries in the 57th and 65th minutes and Pearce added his second of the day in the 74th. Borer took over the kicking duties and added his first conversion of the day to put Army up 66-7. Huff closed out the scoring for the Black Knights in the 78th minute and Borer added his second kick of the outing, giving Army the 73-7 lead. In stoppage time, Buffalo added its second score of the day, but the Black Knight’s dominant performance proved too much as they walked away with the 73-12 victory. With the victory, Army improves to 5-0 on the season. They’ll return home for a two-game homestand in which they’ll square off against two of the nation’s top 10 teams in No. 3 Kutztown and No. 7 and service academy rival Air Force. Kickoff from Anderson Rugby Complex against Kutztown is scheduled for 1 p.m

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No. 6 Army Downs No. 3 Kutztown in Thriller WEST POINT, N.Y. - A try from captain Collum Magee in the 76th minute of the game lifted the sixth-ranked Black Knights to a 34-30 upset victory over third-ranked Kutztown in conference play from Anderson Rugby Complex on Saturday afternoon. Army held the advantage for a majority of the game before Kutztown pounded out 11 unanswered to take the lead. Magee’s try and a successful conversion from vice-captain Logan Pearce gave the Black Knights the edge in the waning minutes. “It’s a great day to play rugby against a great team like Kutztown and everyone really came together and it’s a great victory for us this year,” head coach Mike Mahan said. Peter Basnight, Jake Lachina, Magee and Pearce all factored in on the scoresheet, handing Kutztown its first loss of the season and lifting the Black Knights to a perfect 6-0. Basnight opened the scoring in the second minute with a quick try to get things going and putting the Black Knights up 5-0. Kutztown responded in the 6th and 12th minutes to take the 12-5 lead.

Magee and Lachina picked up right where they left off to close out a strong first half for Army. In the 30th minute, Magee’s first score of the afternoon brought the team within one, with Pearce succeeding on the conversion to put the Black Knights up 20-19. Lachina followed the captain’s lead, scoring in the 33rd minute, with Pearce adding his second conversion of the afternoon, giving Army the 27-19 advantage. Kutztown added a score in the waning minutes of the half, sending Army to the break with the 27-24 lead. The second half started off slow, with neither team able to convert any scoring chances until the 54th minute, when Kuztown tied the game up on a penalty kick. Another penalty kick from the Golden Bears in the 66th minute gave Kutztown the three-point advantage. Magee showed his leadership and dominance in the 76th minute, as the reigning D1A Player of the Week, pounded his way through the Kutztown defense to score what would be the game winning try. Pearce succeeded on his third conversion of the afternoon to put the Black Knights on top 34-30.

A penalty kick from Pearce in the 16th minute brought the Black Knights within three points of the Golden Bears lead, turning the momentum in favor of the young Army squad.

Kutztown kept the game interesting in the final minutes, threatening late in the game, but Army’s defense came up big, regaining possession of the ball deep in their own territory and allowing the clock to run down.

Plebe Jake Lachina muscled through for a try in the 24th minute, putting the Black Knights back on top 13-12, but Kutztown would respond just three minutes later, regaining the 19-13 advantage.

With the victory, Army moves to a perfect 6-0 on the season, in sole possession of first place in the Rugby East Conference.

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Rugby Holds on For Thrilling 19-17 Victory Over Air Force

In the 58th minute, Air Force was within inches of a score but a penalty gave possession back to the Black Knights who were able to march the ball down into Falcons’ territory. Air Force was issued a yellow card in the 62nd minute with the ball deep in their own territory, allowing Army to put on the pressure.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - A try in the second half from Andy Sullivan and an Andrew Borer conversion lifted the third-ranked Black Knights to a 1917 victory over eighth-ranked and service academy foe Air Force under the lights from Anderson Rugby Complex. Sullivan’s try came in the 68th minute, with Borer’s kick putting Army on top for the first time since the 27th minute. Both Sullivan and Borer did not start the game but came in replacement of injured starers Jake Lachina and Logan Pearce. “I’m thrilled, it’s always a great game when we get to play another service academy, they’re the same kind of kids that we have here and they’re just America’s best so it’s just a privilidge to play them,” head coach Mike Mahan said. “It was a close game, I didn’t think it should have been that close, we just maybe were playing with a little too much emotion and not using our heads enough, but we made it through and we’re looking forward to next week in Wheeling.” Air Force missed two penalty kicks early on to keep the game scorless through the beginning of play. Army suffered a huge blow midway through the first half, as starting fullback and vice-captain Logan Pearce left the game due to injury.

The Black Knights threatened but Air Force was able to keep the ball out of the try zone until the 68th minute when Sullivan broke free. “I think it was the 17th minute that he (Pearce) went down and Logan and I would go after it everday in practice, him and I, and one of the big things we worked on is kicking and just good communication with our defense, as a fullback that’s your main responsiblity,” said Borer. “Going in so early in the game, I knew we had a lot of time left, we had a lot of work to do. It was a typical service academy rival game, so that’s what we had to do to win the game. It was a huge win, we’ve got Navy and the rest of the season to look forward to. To beat Air Force on our home turf like this is a big win for us but we’ve got a lot of work to do.” Leading 19-17 and performing in front of a gigantic crowd at Anderson Rugby Complex, the Black Knights were unable to hold on to the ball with neither team gaining possession for an extended period of time. The Falcons were awarded a penalty kick, with the opportunity to take the lead, in the 76th minute, but the ball sailed wide.

In the 21st minute, Army opened up the scoring with Jamison Geracci scoring the try and Borer succeeding on the kick to put the Black Knights up 7-0.

Army maintained possession of the ball for a majority of the wanning minutes, holding on for the 19-17 victory. “To come off the bench and play at fullback, the position where all the pressure is, you’re back there all alone, Borer did such a great job,” Mahan added. “There’s not but a tiny bit of difference between him and Pearce so he just filled in great.”

Air Force would rattle off two tries, a conversion and a penalty kick to send Army into the break trailing 17-7. In the second half, David Huff broke free down the far side of the field, recording a try in the 45th minute to pull Army with five.

With the win, the Black Knights move to 7-0 on the season and still remain atop the Rugby East Conference standings. They’ll close out the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 8 when they travel to No. 13 Wheeling Jesuit.

Following Huff’s score, Air Force dominated possession as it appeared the game was getting away from the Black Knights.

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would send the Black Knights into the break with the 17-10 advantage.

WHEELING, W.Va. - The third-ranked Army men’s rugby team completed a perfect regular season, capturing a 34-29 victory over conference rival and 13th-ranked Wheeling Jesuit on the road Saturday afternoon.

Army picked up right where it left off in the second half with Andrew Fargo scoring in the 44th minute to put the Black Knights up 22-10. In the 53rd minute Borer would add his second try of the season, also converting the kick, to put Army up by 19.

Despite allowing Wheeling Jesuit to remain close, the Army defense held strong in the final minutes of action following three straight scores from the Cardinals.

Andy Sullivan capped of the Army scoring in the 60th minute, putting the Black Knights up 34-10.

WJU opened the scoring in the ninth minute, taking the early 7-0 lead. From that point, Army dominated play deep into the second half.

WJU would rattle off three straight scores in the waning minutes of the second half, getting within five of the Army lead, but the Black Knights’ defense held strong, lifting the team to its eighth straight victory.

Cody Brown scored first for Army, in the 13th minute. David Huff would follow, giving Army the 10-7 advantage through 20 minutes of play.

With the win Army moves to 8-0 on the season and the undisputed Rugby East Conference champion. The Black Knights will head to the American Collegiate Rugby Conference (ACRC) Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 21-22.

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NOV. 22, 2014 | CHARLOTTE, N.C.

No. 3 Men’s Rugby Falls to No. 2 Life in ACRC Bowl Game CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Army men’s rugby team dropped its first contest of the season, falling to No. 2 Life in the American Collegiate Rugby Conference (ACRC) Bowl Series from Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday evening. The Black Knights trailed for the entirety of the game, battling back from deep deficits to pull within 12 of the Running Eagles’ lead at half. Life, however, showed its dominance in the final 40 minutes of play to claim the 53-19 victory. Life got on the board first, scoring three straight tries to get up by a score of 17-0 through 25 minutes of play. Captain Collum Magee scored first for the Black Knights in the 29th minute, putting the score at 17-5 in favor of the Running Eagles.

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The Running Eagles came out hot in the second half, scoring four unanswered to take a commanding 48-12 lead through 66 minutes. In the 71st minute, senior Ben Foley muscled his way through the Life defense to score his first try of the game, with Borer again converting on the kick. Life would add a final score in the 79th minute to walk away with the 53-19 victory. The loss is the first of the season for the Black Knights who completed an unblemished 8-0 regular season, grabbing victories over four nationally-ranked programs. Army will receive some much needed rest until the spring season gets underway in March. Visit www.goARMYsports.com for up-to-date information and follow the men’s rugby team on Twitter @Army_MRugby.

Another score from Life in the 34th minute gave them the 24-5 advantage, but a try from David Huff and successful conversion from Andrew Borer breathed life into the Black Knights and sent them into the break trailing 24-12.

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Rugby Opens Spring with 28-16 Victory Over UMass WEST POINT, N.Y. - Kicking off the spring portion of the 2014-15 season, the Army men’s rugby team posted a late 14-point run to claim a 28-16 victory over regional foe UMass from Foley Athletic Center at West Point.

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In stoppage time, plebe Thomas Del Pino added a score and a drop kick conversion to solidify the 28-16 win for Army.

Army got on the board first when sophomore Andrew Fargo muscled down the far side of the field to put the Black Knights up by a score of 5-0. Dom Larkin converted the kick and the Black Knights took an early 7-0 lead in the fifth minute.

With the victory the Black Knights move to 9-1 on the season in 15s play. They remain undefeated in regular season action with the only loss coming to No. 2 Life in the American Collegiate Rugby Conference Bowl Series. The Black Knights will return to action on Saturday, March 28 when they host service academy rival Navy at Anderson Rugby Complex. That start time is slated for 1 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on Knight Vision with Zack Daly on the call.

UMass answered just three minutes later with its first of two first half penalty kicks, cutting Army’s lead to 7-3.

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Fargo did it again in the 36th minute with Larkin again succeeding on the points after, putting the Black Knights up 14-3. With stoppage time ticking off the clock in the first half, UMass posted another penalty kick, sending Army into the break with the eight-point advantage. UMass came out strong in the second half, opening play with a penalty kick in the 42nd minute and a try and successful conversion in the 57th minute to take the 16-14 lead. The Black Knights again came up big when it mattered, posting a late second half comeback to claim the victory. In the 68th minute, Jamison Geracci fought his way through the UMass defense to post his first points of the 2015 season. Larkin posted his third conversion of the game, putting Army on top again by a score of 21-16.

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the top seed.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Army men’s rugby team posted a dominant performance in the 12th Annual Four Leaf Tournament, claiming the tournament title with five victories. Army blanked each of its five opponents, earning wins over Seton Hall, Loyola, American, Fairfield and Stony Brook.

With three teams opting to forfeit in the semifinal round, Army squared off against Fairfield for the chance to play in the title game where the Black Knights continued their dominance, earning a 47-0 victory. Tyler Glasz got the scoring underway with Borer converting on the kick to give Army the early 7-0 advantage. Root followed with a score of his own, followed by scores from Joe Pervall, Cameron Hargis and Cross as well as four conversions from Borer which sent Army into the break with a 35-0 lead.

Army kicked off the morning with a contest against Seton Hall, earning the 37-0 victory on the snow covered fields of Randall’s Island. Andrew Yoon kicked off the scoring with a try in the early minutes of the first half, putting the Black Knights up by a score of 5-0. Ben Lemon made it 10-0 just a few minutes later with his first try of the season. Captain Collum Magee put the Black Knights on top by a mark of 15-0, sending his team into the break with the commanding advantage.

Hargis and Harrison Farrell each posted scores in the second half, with Borer again succeeding on both conversions, earning Army the 47-0 victory. Moving to the tournament final to face Stony Brook, Army dominated from the beginning, earning a 70-0 victory to claim the Four Leaf title.

In the second half, Donald Goff posted a try and Dan Myers succeeded on the conversion to put Army up by a score of 22-0. He was followed by scores from Greg Walker and Ryan Manion, earning the Black Knights the 32-0 advantage.

Magee put the momentum in Army’s favor early on with a bit of flair to earn a try in the opening minute. Myers would successfully boot the conversion to earn Army the 7-0 advantage. The early lead sent Army into a scoring onslaught, where Sullivan, Basnight, Jamison Geracci, Foley and Jake Banarhall each found the try zone with Myers going 3-of-5 on conversions to put the Black Knights up by a score of 38-0.

Plebe Alec Smith closed out the Army scoring with his first try of the year, earning Army a 37-0 victory. The Black Knights moved on to game two in poll play, securing a 33-0 victory over Loyola.

Basnight and Banarhall each posted tries in the final minutes of the half to send Army into the break holding the 50-0 advantage.

Kevin Root got the Black Knights on the board first, putting Army up by a mark of 5-0. Andrew Fargo posted back-to-back scores, with Andrew Borer succeeding on both conversions, sending Army into the break with the 19-0 advantage. Logan Buzzard muscled through the Loyola defense for a score to kick off the second half, with Borer again converting the kick. Andy Sullivan followed with a burst of speed down the far side, with Borer posting the conversion to secure Army the 33-0 victory.

Army continued its pressure in the second half as Heun put Army up 55-0 in the opening minutes. Yoon, Heun and Root would each post scores in the second half to earn Army the title. The Black Knights earned a total of five wins on the afternoon, never surrendering a point to their opponents and averaging of 44.6 points per game in the shortened 20-minute halves. With the wins, Army improves to 14-1 overall and 6-0 in the spring season. Army will look to carry the momentum back to Anderson Rugby Complex on Saturday, March 28 when they host service academy Navy. That game is scheduled to be broadcast on Knight Vision.

The Black Knights closed out pool play with a 36-0 victory over American, earning a berth into the semifinal round. Magee set the pace for Army, putting the team up 5-0 in the early minutes. Luke Heun followed just minutes later with Dom Larkin connecting on the points after, giving the Black Knights the 12-0 lead. Plebe David Huff posted back-to-back tries with burst of speed down the far side as Larkin converted both kicks to send the Black Knights into the half with the 26-0 advantage. Hayden Cross got the scoring started in the second half with a try to put Army up 31-0 and Alec Smith closed out the day with a try in the waning minutes of the game to secure the 36-0 victory. In pool play the Black Knights blanked all three opponents, outscoring Seton Hall, Loyola and American by an average of 35.3 points to earn

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Second Half Scoring Lifts Army to 41-24 Win Over Navy WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Second half dominance and a late scoring onslaught propelled the fifth-ranked Black Knights to a 41-24 victory over service academy rival Navy on the snow covered turf of Anderson Rugby Complex. Jake Banarhall recorded three tries for the Black Knights in the second half to help secure the victory as Army posted 36 second half points. “It was a typical Army-Navy game and they were in every bit of it,” said head coach Mike Mahan. “In the second half the guys just decided they were going to put their foot on the gas and not let up. It was just an awesome second half and they did a great job.” Army got on the board first with captain Collum Magee setting the pace, recording a diving try in the 17th minute to put the Black Knights up by a score of 5-0.

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The junior recorded scores in the 54th and 57th minutes to earn the 22-17 advantage. Navy would respond in the 66th minute to regain the two-point lead. That, however, would be the final points of the afternoon for the Midshipmen as the Black Knights took control of the game. Plebe David Huff used his speed to run in for a try down the Army sideline as Myers converted the kick to give Army the 29-22 lead. With the momentum firmly on the Black Knights’ side, Banarhall scored his third of the afternoon and Myers added the conversion as Army went up by a mark of 36-24. Andrew Fargo sealed the deal for his top-ranked squad as he earned a score in the waning seconds of regulation to seal the 41-24 victory.

Navy took the 7-5 advantage in the 30th minute with a try and successful conversion and the Black Knights headed into the break with a two-point deficit.

“Beating Navy is all about the intensity and hard work,” said Banarhall. “At the half it was 5-7 and then all of a sudden it got turned up. That’s Army-Navy. It’s just about tight game play and everything is close. No one is willing to lose. We amplified our offense. Our defense was strong in the first half but we didn’t’ really have the possession and that was our main goal. We could outplay the Navy team and we did.”

Andy Sullivan swung the momentum back in favor of the Black Knights when he posted a try in the 41st minute. Dan Myers connected on the kick to put Army up by a mark of 12-7.

The win improves Army to a mark of 15-1 overall, having earned seven consecutive wins to open the spring season. They remain unblemished in regular season action.

The Midshipmen rattled off back-to-back scores in the 45th and 53rd minutes to go up by a score of 17-12 before Banarhall returned the favor.

The Black Knights will return to action on Saturday, April 4 when they host second-ranked St. Mary’s from Anderson Rugby Complex. That game is slated to be broadcast live on Knight Vision.

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Men’s Rugby Falls to Second-Ranked St. Mary’s WEST POINT, N.Y. -- A 26-point effort from second-ranked St. Mary’s was the deciding factor as No. 5 Army fell in its first regular season contest of the year, dropping a 40-12 decision from Anderson Rugby Complex.

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and into the waiting hands of the St. Mary’s offense. Huff was able to scramble on the try line and make the tackle, preventing a late St. Mary’s score and sending Army into the break down 14-12. The Gales set the pace early on in the second half, scoring at the 47th minute mark to go up 19-12. Army earned a few scoring chances, coming within feet of the try zone, but was unable to post a score.

The Gales unleashed a dominant offensive and defensive performance in the final 40 points, holding Army off the scoresheet and recording 26 points of their own to hand Army the loss.

The St. Mary’s offense kept the pressure on, recording scores in the 66th and 72nd minutes to go up by a mark of 33-12.

Army trailed by just two at the break, heading into the halftime down by a score of 14-12.

In the 77th minute, Huff was handed a yellow card following a scramble for the ball. The Gales took advantage of the man-up opportunity, scoring in the 79th minute to seal the 40-12 victory.

The Black Knights got on the board first, with David Huff recording a try in the eighth minute with a burst of speed down the Army sideline, giving his team the 5-0 advantage.

Army threatened again with stoppage time ticking off the clock, but could not find the try zone.

St. Mary’s answered with back-to-back tries and conversions in the 16th and 26th minutes, taking a 14-5 lead. Peter Basnight responded for Army, earning a score in the 36th minute. Daniel Myers added the conversion and Army pulled within two of the Gales lead. In stoppage time of the first half, St. Mary’s lined up for what appeared to be a straightaway penalty kick, but the ball bounced off the uprights

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With the loss, Army falls to 15-2 on the season, with both losses coming to top-two teams. They drop to 7-1 in the spring. The game was the final regular season contest for the Black Knights who will prepare to host the quarterfinal round of the USA Rugby National Tournament from Anderson Rugby Complex on April 25. Visit www.goARMYsports.com for up-to-date information and follow the Black Knights on Twitter @Army_MRugby.

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APRIL 25, 2015 | WEST POINT, N.Y. | ANDERSON RUGBY COMPLEX DAVENPORT 50

Second Half Comeback Comes Up Short as Rugby Falls to No. 3 Davenport WEST POINT, N.Y. -- A strong second half from the fifth-ranked Black Knights proved not enough as the Army West Point men’s rugby squad dropped a 50-24 decision to third-ranked Davenport in the D1A National Quarterfinal from Anderson Rugby Complex. Trailing 24-7 at the half, the Black Knights pulled within nine of the Panthers’ lead, but a late push from the nation’s third-ranked team solidified the win. Davenport will now move on to face the winner of the St. Mary’s vs. Utah matchup.

The game was the final for 10 seniors, as Army West Point celebrates the graduation of Cody Brown, David Evans, Ben Foley, Tyler Glasz, Collum Magee, Daniel Myers, Logan Pearce, Jack Rosenhammer, Nicholas Satwicz and Greg Walker. The senior squad was a part of one of the most memorable seasons in Army West Point history, as the Black Knights competed for the first year under the Army Athletic Association. Visit www.GoArmyWestPoint.com for up-to-date information and follow the Black Knights on Twitter @ArmyWP_MRugby.

A bright spot for the Black Knights was the return of senior vicecaptain Logan Pearce, who made his debut at the fullback position after missing the entirety of the spring regular season due to injury. The firstie was a perfect three-of-three on conversions, also adding a penalty kick in his first action since Oct. 31, 2014. Army West Point got on the board first as Cody Brown got things going with a try in the sixth minute. Pearce’s successful conversion put the Cadets up by a mark of 7-0 to claim the early lead. Davenport would answer with four straight tries and two conversions to close out the half with the 24-7 advantage. The Panthers picked up where they left off in the 45th minute, putting up a try and conversion to take the 31-7 lead. The Cadets responded as captain Collum Magee set the pace in the 50th minute, barreling through the Davenport defense to record the score between the goal posts. Pearce again succeeded on the conversion and pulled Army West Point to within 17. Pearce booted a penalty kick in the 53rd minute and Andrew Fargo continued the comeback with a beautiful play, kicking the ball to himself and speeding past the Davenport ruggers. With Pearce’s third kick of the afternoon, the Black Knights breathed some life into the game, trailing by a score of 31-24. Davenport showed its muscle, however, swinging the momentum back in its favor with back-to-back tries in the 67th and 69th minutes. With the score reading 43-24 in favor of the Panthers, the game slipped away from the Black Knights as their fate was sealed in the 79th minute with the game’s final try and conversion. Army West Point saw its season come to an end as the final score reflected a 50-24 win in favor of Davenport. With the loss, Army West Point falls to 15-3, having dropped contests to the nation’s top-three teams, and posting an unblemished 8-0 regular season mark en route to a Rugby East title. The Black Knights knocked off top-ranked squads in sixth-ranked Penn State, third-ranked Kutztown, eighth-ranked Air Force and 13th-ranked Wheeling Jesuit. The Cadets wrap up a successful 2014-15 campaign, posting a perfect 2-0 record over service academy rivals Air Force and Navy. The loss also marks the second consecutive season in which Davenport ended Army West Point’s season.

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15s RECORDS YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2014-15 (15-3) Coach: Mike Mahan Captain: Collum Magee Vice-Captain: Logan Pearce American International.............................Cancelled at Cornell.............................................................. W, 49-0 Penn State.......................................................... W, 19-15 at St. Bonaventure........................................W, 36-22 Iona........................................................................W, 26-19 at Buffalo............................................................ W, 73-12 Kutztown............................................................W, 34-30 Air Force................................................................W, 19-17 at Wheeling Jesuit.........................................W, 34-29 *Life......................................................................... L, 53-19 UMass...................................................................W, 28-16 #Seton Hall........................................................... W, 37-0 #Loyola...................................................................W, 33-0 #American............................................................ W, 36-0 #Fairfield................................................................ W, 47-0 #Stony Brook.......................................................W, 70-0 Navy.......................................................................W, 41-24 St. Mary’s............................................................. L, 40-12 **Davenport........................................................ L, 50-24 * ACRC Bowl Series - Charlotte, N.C. # Four Leafs Tournament - Randall’s Island NYC ** D1A National Quarterfinal

ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS USA Rugby ALl-American Collum Magee 2015 2nd Team Collum Magee Andrew Fargo David Huff

ALL-ACRC 2014 MVP, 1st Team 2014 1st Team 2014 Honorable Mention

all-rugby east Mike Mahan 2014 Coach of the Year Collum Magee 2014 Forward of the Year 1st Team Andrew Fargo 2014 1st Team Thomas Del Pino 2014 1st Team David Huff 2014 1st Team Logan Pearce 2014 1st Team Jake Banarhall 2014 2nd Team Greg Walker 2014 Honorable Mention Peter Basnight 2014 Honorable Mention d1a national player of the week Collum Magee Oct. 23, 2014 usa rugby academic honor roll David Evans 2015 Tyler Glasz 2015 Logan Pearce 2015

ALL-TIME SERIES Opponent Air Force American International Buffalo Cornell Davenport Fairfield Iona Kutztown (Pa.) Life Loyola (Md.) Massachusetts Navy Penn State St. Mary’s (Calif.) Seton Hall St. Bonaventure Stony Brook Wheeling Jesuit

Began 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

Totals

Wins 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1

Losses 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Percentage 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .833

individual SEASON records Name 1. David Huff 2. Collum Magee 3. Andrew Fargo 4. Jake Banarhall 5. Peter Basnight Andy Sullivan 7. Jamison Geracci Luke Heun 9. Cody Brown Thomas Del Pino Benjamin Foley Kevin Root Logan Pearce

Tries Season 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

Tries 15 14 10 7 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

CONVERSIONS Name Season Conversions 1. Logan Pearce 2015 19 2. Andrew Borer 2015 18 3. Daniel Myers 2015 10 4. Dom Larkin 2015 6 5. Thomas Del Pino 2015 1

PENALTY KICKS Name Season 1. Logan Pearce 2015

PKs 3

TOTAL POINTS Name Season 1. David Huff 2015 2. Collum Magee 2015 3. Logan Pearce 2015 4. Andrew Fargo 2015 5. Andrew Borer 2015 6. Jake Banarhall 2015 7. Peter Basnight 2015 Andy Sullivan 2015 9. Jamison Geracci 2015 Luke Heun 2015 Daniel Myers 2015

Points 75 70 60 50 46 35 25 25 20 20 20

COACHING RECORDS Name Mike Mahan Matt Sherman

Years Active 2014-15 2015-Current

Overall Record 15-3 0-0

Conference 6-0 0-0

Postseason 0-2 0-0

conference titles 2014

aaa athlete of the week Logan Pearce Sept. 15, 2014 Collum Magee Oct. 27, 2014 Andrew Fargo March 9, 2015

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LETTERWINNERS Lettermen are listed alphabetically, with the years in which they lettered. Only those who receive a “Major A” are considered lettermen. Current cadet-athletes are highlighted in bold and graduation dates are listed to the right of the name.

Banarhall, Jacob (2015).......................................................................................2016 Basnight, Peter (2015)........................................................................................2016 Borer, Andrew (2015)............................................................................................2016 Brown, Cody (2015)......................................................................................................2015

Del Pino, Thomas (2015).....................................................................................2018

Evans, David (2015)......................................................................................................2015

Fargo, Andrew (2015)............................................................................................2017 Foley, Benjamin (2015)................................................................................................2015

Geracci, Jamison (2015).......................................................................................2017 Glasz, Tyler (2015).........................................................................................................2015 Goff, Donald (2015)................................................................................................2016

Hargis, Cameron (2015)......................................................................................2016 Heun, Luke (2015)....................................................................................................2017 Huff, David (2015)...................................................................................................2018

Ireland, Jack (2015)..............................................................................................2016 Irwin, Andrew (2015)............................................................................................2016

Lachina, Jacob (2015)...........................................................................................2018 Lemon, Benjamin (2015)......................................................................................2017

Magee, Collum (2015).................................................................................................2015 Malm-Annan, Jeffrey (2015)...............................................................................2017 Mori, Dominic (2015)............................................................................................2016 Myers, Daniel (2015)....................................................................................................2015

Pearce, Logan (2015)...................................................................................................2015 Pervall, Joseph (2015)..........................................................................................2016

Rosenhammer, Jack (2015)......................................................................................2015

Satwicz, Nicholas (2015)...........................................................................................2015 Sproul, John (2015)................................................................................................2016 Sullivan, Andy (2015).............................................................................................2017

Walker, Gregory (2015)...............................................................................................2015

Yoon, Andrew (2015).............................................................................................2016

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