2015 Women'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 Bill LeClerc..................................................... 14 Support Staff.....................................................................15-17 2015 Roster.............................................................................18 Roster Breakdown.......................................................... 19 Meet the Black Knights........................................20-37 Fall 2014 Statistics............................................................. 38 Spring 2015 Statistics...................................................... 38 2014-15 Game Recaps.................................................39-47 Records.............................................................................. 48-49 Letterwinners........................................................................ 50

Credits: The 2015 Army West Point women’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. Photos courtesy of the United States Military Academy Department of Information, Management Creative Imaging Center, Mady Salvani, Cordell Hoffer and Mark Aikman. Featured on the Cover: Captains Mariah CaidLoos and Chioma Odocha. Cover photos credited to Kelly Dumrauf.

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 2015 Rugby Quick Facts Head Coach........................................................................................... Bill LeClerc Seasons............................................................................................................... Third Team Captain..........................................................................Mariah Caid-Loos Vice-Captain.................................................................................Chioma Odocha Assistant Coach.............................................................................. Steve Lewis Athletic Trainers...............................................................................Ashley Ziniel ........................................................................................................................Alex Lane Rugby Office Phone..................................................................(845) 938-0179 Rugby Twitter Handle......................................................@ArmyWP_WRugby Athletic Communications Executive Athletic Director/Communications.................... Bob Beretta Women’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 9.5 9.12 9.19 9.25 9.27 10.10 10.17 10.24 10.31 11.6 11.13

Opponent American Int’l* Quinnipiac* Norwich* Lindenwood Penn State American Int’l* Life Norwich* Quinnipiac* Air Force Navy

Schedule Location Time Springfield, Mass. 4 PM West Point, N.Y. 12 PM Northfield, VT TBA State College, Pa. TBA State College, Pa. TBA West Point, N.Y. 7 PM Marieta, Ga. 11:30 AM West Point, N.Y. 12 PM Hamden, Conn. TBA Colorado Springs, Colo. TBA West Point, N.Y. 5 PM

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 weight-training room, 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 Men’s Rugby Captain Collum Magee

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BILL LECLERC HEAD COACH Entering his third season with the Army West Point women’s rugby program, head coach Bill LeClerc was officially elevated to the position in June, becoming the first full-time head coach in program history since the team joined the Army Athletic Association in August of 2014. “After conducting a thorough national search, we had the best candidate for the job right here at Army West Point,” said Corrigan. “In his short time with us, Bill has demonstrated a passion and love for the game of rugby and our cadets and makes him the right person to lead this program. Bill represents everything we were looking for in a head coach and has proven his ability to produce a competitive group. We could not be more excited to welcome Bill to the Army West Point family.” As the interim coach in 2014-15, LeClerc led the Black Knights to an American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) 7s National Championship title, clinching the win on their home field at Anderson Rugby Complex. The Black Knights knocked off rival Norwich twice in the national tournament, despite the Cadets entering play riding a 63-match win-streak. LeClerc coached the 2014 fall squad to a 15s record of 6-6, boasting a mark of 3-0 against service academies, with two wins over Navy and one over Air Force. The team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the ACRA National Championships, where it claimed a 72-12 victory over Navy in the consolation bracket.

He began coaching at Army in 2011, serving as an assistant coach to both the men’s and women’s programs. LeClerc also serves as assistant coach to the United States Women’s National Team, a position he has held since 2013. LeClerc is the scrum coach and provides tactical and strategic analysis for training and game management. The 2014 squad was among the 12 teams that qualified for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, held in Paris. LeClerc guided USA Rugby as national scrum coach from 200611. He implemented the National Standards for the Scrummaging at all levels, managed regional clinics throughout the country and produced an instructional video for coaches and players. He helped USA Rugby qualify for the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2007 and 2011, the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2010 and was part of the staff for the 2009 Under 20s team that reached the finals of the IRB World Trophy. LeClerc began his coaching career with the San Francisco Golden Gate Men’s Club from 2002-05 before moving to Stanford as an assistant coach in 2006. A 19-year playing veteran, LeClerc started competing at Durban High School in South Africa, followed by 89 caps with Northland Provincial. He suited up for Merloma for a season in Canada, followed by a stint as both player and coach for Athletic Club Boulogne Billancourt in Paris. LeClerc collected 12 caps with the USA Men’s National Team from 1996-99 and concluded his playing career with the Gentlemen of Aspen.

In the spring, the 7s group earned a record of 15-5, claiming a title in each of its four tournaments. They opened the year as the Plate champions at the USA Rugby Sevens Tournament from Las Vegas before taking second at the Brown Tournament. They swept the competition at the USA Rugby Sevens Virginia Beach Tournament, capturing a win over service academy foe Air Force, before posting a perfect mark of 6-0 to capture the ACRA 7s title. The 2014-15 season marked LeClerc’s third season at Army West Point as he served as the team’s head coach while it was a club sport at the Academy. LeClerc, who started with Army in 2012, boasts a 30-14 mark as the 15s head coach and a 21-8-1 mark with the 7s. He is 5-0 opposite service academy rival Navy.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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ROSTER Name Jill Bottarini Mariah Caid-Loos Marissa Caid-Loos Olivia Capasso Corinna Cici Lindy Clark Zye Crittington Sydney DeWees Sydney Dossett Ari Efaw Sara Emsley Mackenzie Garner Sophie Grohs Nicole Heavirland Rebecca Jeffery Tay Jessop Marae Kalian Reilly Kissinger Elexa Leach Olivia Lopes Jessica Maddox Allie McDonald Sarah Meier Savannah Murray Nicola Newton Chioma Odocha Tranelle Patterson Carissa Pekny Alyssa Peters-McKeethen Kirsten Redmon Megan Rogers Kaley Rose Sophia Schwanebeck Jess Soto Becca Stipp Allison Voll Kaeleigh Warfield Hannah Whisnant Tosha Wilson-Lattimore Rachel Winter

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HEIGHT 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-1 5-2 5-5 5-4 5-4 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-1 5-5 5-4 5-0 5-4 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-5 5-5 5-6 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-3 5-7 5-6 5-6 5-4 5-4 5-8 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-3 5-7 5-5 5-5 5-4

POSITION Hometown / High School Wing Ottawa, Ill. / Rosary Fullback Houston, Texas / Lamar Flyhalf Houston, Texas / Lamar Forward Palmdale, Calif. / Quartz Hill Wing Chattanooga, Tenn. / Red Bank Center Seneca, S.C. / Walhalla Center Cocoa, Fla. / Rockledge Center/Wing Yorktown, Va. / Grafton Loose Forward Portland, Ore. / Woodrow Wilson Loose Forward Denver, Colo. / Lakewood Lock Fairfax, Va. / Centreville Halfback Lebanon, Ind. / Lebanon Front Row Reno, Nev. / Spanish Springs Flyhalf Whitefish, Mont. / Phillips Exeter Academy Halfback Omaha, Neb. / Duchsene Academy Center Payo Payo, American Samoa / South Pacific Academy Forward Blythe, Calif. / Palo Verde Front Row Ponte Vedra, Fla. / Cranbrook Kingswood Front Row Reading, Ohio / Reading Center Waterville, Maine / Waterville Senior Loose Forward Ridgecrest, Calif. / Sherman East Burrougs Loose Forward Wentzville, Mo. / Holt Front Row Mentor, Ohio / Mentor Loose Forward Binghamton, N.Y. / Harpersville Front Row Motgomery, Texas / Conroe Wing Columbia, Md. / Altholton Lock New Orleans, LA / Lusher Charter School Center West Lafayette, Ind. / West Lafayette Forward Cedar Hill, Texas / Cedar Hill Wing San Antonio, Texas / Sam Houston Fullback Fayetville, N.C. / Jack Britt Forward Cincinnati, Ohio / North Forward Pittsville, Wis. / Pittsville Center San Elizario, Texas / San Elizario Wing Abingdon, Ill. / Abingdon-Avon Forward Clarence, N.Y. / Clarence Forward Mason, Ohio / Mason Front Row Nokomis, Fla. / Pine View School Fullback Grand Blanc, Ind. / Grand Blanc Wing Windsor, Colo. / Windsor

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ROSTER BREAKDOWN BLACK KNIGHTS BY STATE California (3) Olivia Capasso.......................................................................................Palmdale Marae Kalian.................................................................................................Blythe Jessica Maddox................................................................................Ridgecrest

Ohio (4) Elexa Leach............................................................................................... Reading Sarah Meier.................................................................................................Mentor Kaley Rose............................................................................................. Cincinnati Kaeleigh Warfield...................................................................................... Mason

Colorado (2) Air Efaw..........................................................................................................Denver Rachel Winter........................................................................................... Windsor

Oregon (1) Sydney Dossett...................................................................................... Portland

Flordia (3) Zye Crittington............................................................................................ Cocoa Reilly Kissinger................................................................................Ponte Vedra Hannah Whisnant..................................................................................Nokomis Illinois (2) Jill Bottarini................................................................................................. Ottawa Becca Stipp.............................................................................................Abingdon Indiana (3) Mackenzie Garner................................................................................. Lebanon Carissa Pekny...........................................................................West Lafayette Tosha Wilson-Lattimore..............................................................Grand Blanc

South Carolina (1) Lindy Clark...................................................................................................Seneca Tennessee (1) Corinna Cicci...................................................................................Chattanooga Texas (6) Mariah Caid-Loos...................................................................................Houston Marissa Caid-Loos.................................................................................Houston Nicola Newton................................................................................ Montgomery Alyssa Peters-McKeethen.............................................................. Cedar Hill Kirsten Redmon..............................................................................San Antonio Jess Soto............................................................................................. San Elizario

Louisiana (1) Tranelle Patterson........................................................................New Orleans

Virginia (2) Sydney DeWess.....................................................................................Yorktown Sara Emsley................................................................................................. Fairfax

Maine (1) Olivia Lopes........................................................................................... Waterville

Wisconsin (1) Sophia Schwanebeck..........................................................................Pittsville

Maryland (1) Chioma Odocha.....................................................................................Columbia

American Samoa (1) Tay Jessop.............................................................................................Payo Payo

Missouri (1) Allie McDonald.....................................................................................Wentzville

BLACK KNIGHTS BY CLASS Seniors....................................................................................................................... 7 Juniors........................................................................................................................8 Sophomores..........................................................................................................13 Freshmen................................................................................................................12

Montana (1) Nicole Heavirland................................................................................ Whitefish Nebraska (1) Rebecca Jeffrey.........................................................................................Omaha Nevada (1) Sophie Grohs...................................................................................................Reno New York (2) Savannah Murray...........................................................................Binghamton Allison Voll.................................................................................................Clarence North Carolina (1) Megan Rogers...................................................................................... Fayetville

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MARIAH

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season ... was named to the USA Rugby Academic Honor Roll.

SENIOR | CAPTAIN

Fall 2014: Tied for fifth on the team with four tries for a total of 20 points … added five points in the loss to American International (Sept. 27) … contributed three tries in the team’s dominating 119-5 victory over Northeastern (Oct. 5).

CAID-LOOS

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Personal: Mariah Lynn Caid-Loos … daughter of Charlene Caid and Victor Loos … born Dec. 13, 1993 in Houston, Texas … graduated from Lamar High School … siblings Kyle, Keefer and Marissa … twin sister, Marissa, is also a member of the women’s rugby team … National Hispanic Scholar in 2011 … enjoys eating, sleeping and watching Castle … credits her sister as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … chemical engineering major.

HOUSTON, TEXAS LAMAR

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Recorded four tries in her junior season, tying for seventh amongst the Black Knights … posted a score in the 36-7 win over Wittenberg in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas … earned a pair of tries in the 29-7 win over Brown in game three of the Brown Tournament … posted a crucial try in the title game of the ACRA 7s Tournament to send Army West Point to a 22-7 win over heated rival Norwich.

CHIOMA

ODOCHA SENIOR | VICE-CAPTAIN COMPANY H2

Fall 2014: Recorded three tries for a total of 15 points in the fall season … posted a season-best two scores in the team’s definitive 119-5 victory over conference rival Northeastern (Oct. 5) from Anderson Rugby Complex … concluded her scoring with one try in the team’s 34-31 loss at American International (Oct. 25).

Columbia, Md. Altholton

Personal: Chioma Odocha … daughter of Carolyn and Okay Odocha … born June 15, 1993 in Pittsburgh, Pa. … graduated from Athoston High School (Columbia, Md. ) … previously attended USMAPS … siblings Kelechi and Tochi … brother, Kelechi is a 1Lt. in the Army’s infantry branch and a West Point graduate … brother, Tochi is a specialist in the Army … enjoys eating … is a self-proclaimed food critic … credits Dr. Candice Price as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … engineering psychology major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Posted seven tries on the season to finish fifth amongst Army West Point players … also added one conversion on the year … earned a score in the 51-0 blanking of Quinnipiac in the semifinal match of the Brown Tournament … scored three times in the 63-0 victory over VCU in the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament … posted a score in the 14-7 win over rival Norwich in the ACRA 7s Tournament from Anderson Rugby Complex … recorded two tries and a conversion in the 52-0 win over service academy foe Navy in the ACRA 7s Tournament.

LINDY

CLARK SENIOR COMPANY I4 Seneca, S.C.

Fall 2014: Recorded three tries in the fall semester … scored her first try of the season in the team’s 119-5 victory over Northeastern (Oct. 5) at Anderson Rugby Complex Walhalla … posted a score in the team’s first victory over Navy (Oct. 18) ... .added her final try of the year in the 34-31 loss at American International (Oct. 25) … was sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury. Personal: Lindy Marie Clark … daughter of Harvey and Julie Clark … born March 4, 1994 in Fort Myers, Fla. … graduated from Walhalla High School … siblings Hugh, Savannah, Kristen, Joshua, Benjamin and Amy … brother, Hugh, is a captain in the Army … All-Mountain Lakes Team for soccer in 2012 … all-conference soccer in 2011 and 2012 … all-conference in basketball in 2012 … enjoys fishing and hiking … credits her teammates as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … engineering management major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Ranked fourth among the Black Knights with nine tries scored on the season … opened the year with a try in the 36-7 win over Wittenberg in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas … also posted a score in the 24-19 loss to British Columbia in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas … led the way with two tries in the 12-0 win over Ottawa in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas to earn Army West Point the plate title … posted the opening score in the 28-7 win over Harvard in game one of the Brown Tournament … earned a score in the 33-0 win over Air Force in the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament … recorded a try in the 3-0 win over VCU in the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament … opened up the ACRA 7s Tournament with a score against Harvard to help send Army West Point to the 29-12 victory … posted a score in the 52-0 win over Navy in the ACRA 7s Tournament.

ALLIE

MCDONALD SENIOR COMPANY C3 Wentzville, Mo. Holt

Fall 2014: Was Army’s No. 4 scorer … posted five tries for a total of 25 points … scored a try in the dominant early-season victory over UConn (Sept. 20) … recorded a season-best 15 points (three tries) in the team’s dominant 119-5 victory over conference rival Northeastern (Oct. 5) from Anderson Rugby Complex. Personal: Allison Marie McDonald … daughter of Cheryl and Joe McDonald … born Sept. 28, 1993 in Columbia, Mo. … graduated from Holt High School … siblings Josh, Trish, Kristen and Scott … cousin, Steve, is a SGT in the Army … member of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Gateway Athletic Conference all-conference team in swimming ... captain of Holt High School swim team in 2012 ... GAC all-academic team in 2010, 2011 and 2012 ... enjoys working out, taking naps, watching Netflix, listing to music, singing and playing piano … credits coach Bill LeClerc and Dr. Price as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … English major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Posted two tries on the season … earned a score in the 51-0 blanking of Quinnipiac in the semifinal game of the Brown Tournament … scoredin the 29-12 win over Harvard in the opening game of the ACRA 7s Tournament … named to the USA Rugby Academic Honor Roll.

CARISSA

PEKNY SENIOR

Fall 2014: Served as the kicker for the majority of the season … was Army’s leading scorer,with a total of 107 points … second on the team in tries scored with eight … COMPANY D3 posted one penalty kick … successfully knocked through 32 conversions … opened the year with two tries in the loss West Lafayette, Ind. at Quinnipiac … posted four conversions for in the team’s victory over UConn … earned a try and two conversions in the loss to AIC … posted a season-high 24 points in Army’s West Lafayette 119-5 victory over Northeastern … scored one try and three conversions in a loss to Norwich … followed up with a 12-point performance in Army’s 61-20 victory over service academy rival Navy … successfully booted three conversions in the loss to AIC … posted one try and two conversions in the team’s victory over Air Force … earned 16 points in the team’s ACRA tournament opening round victory over UConn … concluded the season with one conversion in the loss to Quinnipiac. Personal: Carissa Janine Pekny … daughter of Christine and Joseph Pekny … born April 11, 1994 in Lafayette, Ind. … graduated from West Lafayette Senior High School … siblings Chelsea and Andrew … was the high school team MVP for basketball and softball in her senior year … earned 11 varsity letters in high school … was the high school team captain in softball, basketball and soccer in her senior year … was the winner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association/C. Eugene Memorial Scholarship … academic all-state in soccer, softball and basketball … All-Hoosier Conference in basketball and softball … enjoys reading, eating, Netflix and cooking … credits 2Lt. Allison Wilson and Kelsey Jang as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … environmental science major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS Spring 2015: Was not a member of the team during the 7s season.

MARISSA

CAID-LOOS

Fall 2015: Was not a member of the team during the 7s season.

SENIOR

Personal: Marissa Caid-Loos … daughter of Charlene Caid and Victor Loos … born Dec. 13, 1993 in Houston, Texas … graduated from Lamar High School … siblings Kyle, Keefer and Mariah … twin sister, Mariah, is also a member of the women’s rugby team … enjoys watching TV, hanging out with her fiancé and friends and snowboarding … credits her sister as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … Spanish and philosophy major.

COMPANY G3 HOUSTON, TEXAS LAMAR

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

KAELEIGH

WARFIELD

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

SENIOR

Personal: Kaeleigh Cherith Warfield … daughter of Jennifer and Steve Warfield … born Jan. 9, 1994 in Christiansburg, Va. … graduated from Mason High School (Mason, Ohio) … sister Elaena … enjoys snowboarding and photography … credits LTC Worthan as having the most influence on her rugby career … physics major.

COMPANY C2 Mason, Ohio MASON

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ARI

REBECCA

SAVANNAH

JUNIOR

DENVER, COLO.

OMAHA, NEB.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y.

LAKEWOOD

Duchsene Academy

HARPERSVILLE

EFAW

JEFFREY

MURRAY

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Spring 2015: Was not a member of the team during the 7s season.

Fall 2014: Successfully converted a kick during the loss at Quinnipiac.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15st season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team during the 15s season.

Personal: Arianna Arielle Efaw … daughter of Amy and Andrew Efaw … born June 21, 1995 in Philadelphia, Pa. … graduated from Lakewood High School (Denver, Colo.) … siblings Alexandra, Anastasia, Andrew and Aimee … father is a COL in the Army … sister, Amy, is a 2Lt. in the Army … sister, Anastasia, is a cadet at West Point … is the fifth member of her immediate family to attend West Point … was the kicker on her high school football team … was the first girl in Colorado state history to kick in a 5A state championship … enjoys sleeping, reading, watching movies, hiking and going on walks … credits her parents as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … systems engineering major.

Personal: Rebecca Jeffrey … daughter of Tim and jenny Jeffrey … born June 2, 1994 in Richmond, Va. … graduated from Duchesne Academy (Omaha, Neb.) … siblings Abigail, Maggie, Noah and Joe … enjoys spending time with family … credits CPT Ayers as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … psychics major.

Personal: Savannah Christine Murray … daughter of Irene and Kevin Murray … born Dept. 20, 1995 in Binghamton, N.Y. … graduated from Harpersville High School … siblings Logan and Kylie … enjoys basketball … engineering psychology major.

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS in San Antonio, Texas … graduated from Sam Houston High School … sister Jessica … previously attended USMAPS … enjoys sleeping, reading and weight lifting … credits the class of 2015 as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … engineering psychology major.

TRANELLE

KIRSTEN

JUNIOR

New Orleans, LA

San Antonio, TexaS

Lusher Charter School

Sam Houston

PATTERSON

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches. Fall 2014: Tied for fifth amongst the Black Knights with four tries … earned one try in the team’s dominant 119-5 victory over Northeastern … posted 10 points in Army’s first victory over Navy … concluded her scoring with another try against a service academy rival, posting one try in the 29-7 win over Air Force. Personal: Tranelle Ariel Patterson … daughter of Cassandra Lyon and Grady Patterson … born Aug. 22, 1993 in New Orleans, La. Graduated from Lusher Charter School … siblings Tranese Washington and Tramaine Hillard … 2011 defensive MVP of her high school volleyball team ... all-district in volleyball in 2011 … enjoys gospel choir and watching movies … credits coach Bill LeClerc as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … electrical engineering major.

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Spring 2015: Posted five tries on the season to rank sixth on the team … earned her first score of the season in the 36-7 win over Wittenberg in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas … recorded a try in the 28-7 win over Harvard in the opening game of the Brown Tournament … posted a try in the 29-7 win over Brown in game three of the Brown Tournament … earned a score in the 63-0 blanking of VCU in the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament … concluded the scoring in the title game of the ACRA 7s Tournament. Fall 2014: Recorded two tries during the fall season for a total of 10 points … added one score in the 53-5 victory over UConn … posted five points in the definitive 199-5 victory over conference rival Northeastern. Personal: Kristen S. Redmon … daughter of Daphney Redmon … born Dec. 7, 1993 27

MEGAN

ROGERS JUNIOR Fayetville, N.C. JACK BRITT Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches. Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches. Personal: Megan Michelle Rogers … daughter of Kevin and Theresa Rogers … born Jan. 10, 1994 in Germany … graduated from Jack Britt High School … sister Nicole … previously served as a medic in the U.S. Army … was an all-district cross country runner in high school … enjoys joy rides and movies … credits Tranelle Patterson as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … civil engineering major.

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JESSICA

ALLISON

SYDNEY

JUNIOR

SOPHOMORE

San Elizario, Texas

CLARANCE, N.Y.

Yorktown, Va.

San Elizario

CLARENCE

Grafton

SOTO

VOLL

DEWESS

Spring 2015: Served as a manager during the spring season.

Spring 2015: Was not a member of the team during the 7s season.

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Served as a manager during the fall season.

Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team during the 15s season.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

Personal: Sophia Marie Schwanebeck … daughter of Steve Schwanebeck and Peggy Winters … born Dec. 4, 1995 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. … graduated from Pittsville High School … siblings Anna and Martin … competed in cross country in high school … enjoys running, hiking, watching Netflix, spending time with family and drinking coffee … civil engineering major.

Personal: Allison Rae Voll ... daughter of Susan and Bruce Voll ... born Oct. 14, 1995 in Buffalo, N.Y. ... graduated from Clarence High School ... sibling Dana ... competed in track & field in high school ... was a member of the three-time women’s state meet team champions in 2010, 2011 and 2012 ... enjoys learning Portuguese, hiking and water sports ... undeclared major.

Personal: Sydney Danielle DeWess … daughter of Tara and Guy DeWess … born Nov. 5, 1995 in Fayetteville, N.C. … graduated from Grafton High School … siblings Cody and Chloe … father is a LTC in the Army … second-team all-conference cheerleader in 2011 and 2013 … voted “Most Outstanding Cheerleader” in 2011 … AP Scholar with Distinction … graduated third in her class … enjoys reading, making lists, naps and dangerous adventures … credits coach Bill LeClerc as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … mathematical sciences and psychology major.

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SARA

NICOLE

SOPHOMORE

Portland, Ore.

Fairfax, Va.

Whitefish, Mont.

Woodrow Wilson

Centreville

Phillips Exeter Academy

DOSSETT

EMSLEY

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

Personal: Sydney Erin Dossett … daughter of John Dossett and Stephanie Parent … born Aug. 28, 1996 in Washington, D.C. … graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School (Portland, Ore.) … sister, Samantha … Portland Interscholastic League for soccer, basketball and track from 201014 … National Honor Society member … won the Woodrow Wilson Scholar Award in 2014 … enjoys backpacking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing … credits coach Bill LeClerc as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Sara Katharine Emsley … daughter of Bruce and Karen Emsley … born July 30, 1994 in Fairfax, Va. … graduated from Centreville High School … sister, Michelle … all-state for track & field in the Virginia High School League her senior year of high school … enjoys writing, shooting, sculpture and Nextflix … credits coach Bill LeClerc, current teammate Nicole Heavirland and former teammate 2Lt. Melissa Thom as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … English major.

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Spring 2015: Led the team as a plebe with a total of 107 points … ranked third in tries scored with 12 … led the kicking effort with 41 successful conversions … added one penalty kick … recorded a total of 25 points in the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas … posted two conversions in the win over Colorado … recorded three conversions in the win over Wittenberg … was the lone Black Knight to score in the loss to Alberta … posted two kicks in the loss to British Columbia … earned one conversion in the win over BYU … connected on one kick in the Plate match win over Ottawa … earned a total of 51 points in the Brown Tournament … opened the tournament up with four conversions and a try in the win over Harvard … posted a conversion in the 22-12 loss to Norwich … earned a try and two conversions in the win over Brown … racked up two tries and three conversions in the dominant win over Quinnipiac … posted a try and three conversions in the 22-21

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MEET THE BLACK KNIGHTS loss to Norwich in the title game … dominated the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament, concluding the weekend with 36 points in two games … went four-of-five on kicks against Air Force … posted two tries and nine conversions in the 63-0 win over VCU … earned the title of MVP in the ACRA Tournament from Anderson Rugby Complex … posted a total of 33 points in the four matches … opened the tournament with two tries and two conversions in the win over Harvard … went a perfect two-of-two on kicks against Norwich … helped lead the Black Knights to a 52-0 blanking of Navy with two tries and a penalty kick … concluded the weekend with a try in the 22-7 title game win over Norwich … was named the Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week on May 3, 2015. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team in the fall ... competed on the women’s basketball team in her first season at the Academy. Personal: Nicole Katherine Heavirland … daughter of Lance and Carmen Heavirland … born Feb. 25, 1995 in Whitefish, MT … graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy … siblings Ryan and Taylor … father was a navigator in the Marine Corps from 1988-1992 … competed with the U.S. National Team during the summer of 2015 … was the team MVP in basketball during the 2013 and 2014 seasons at Phillips Exeter Academy … was the first female to score a try in Montana high school rugby history … enjoys fly-fishing, snowboarding, skiing, hunting and cooking … credits her dad as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … undecided major.

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MARAE

REILLY

SOPHOMORE

Blythe, Calif.

Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Palo Verde

Cranbrook Kingswood

KAILIAN

KISSINGER

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

Personal: Marae Anna Kalian … daughter of Kenny and Marisa Kalian … born April 4, 1993 in Blythe, Calif. … graduated from Palo Verde Valley High School … brother, Kenny … bother is a MSGT in the U.S. Air Force … enjoys riding ATVs/quads, music festivals and spending time with friends and family … credits Allison Wilson as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … undeclared major.

Personal: Reilly Emma Kissinger … daughter of Joe and Susie Kissinger … born July 21, 1995 in Prince William, Va. … graduated from Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School (Ponte Vedra, Fla.) … previously attended Virginia Tech … siblings, Joey and Hanna … enjoys taking naps, hiking, paddle boarding, playing outside, Netflix and adventures … credits Carissa Pekny and 2Lt. Ester Jang as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … environmental science major.

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SARAH

ALYSSA

SOPHOMORE

Waterville, Maine

Mentor, Ohio

Cedar Hill, Texas

Waterville SENIOR

Mentor

Cedar Hill

LOPES

MEIER

PETERS-MCKEETHEN

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

Personal: Olivia Charlotte Lopes … daughter of Tiffany and Joe Lopes … born Sept. 3, 1996 in Buffalo, N.Y. … graduated from Waterville Senior High School (Waterville, ME) … siblings, Ryan and Katie … father was a COL in the Army, branched medical services … enjoys long walks on the beach and napping … credits Carissa Pekny as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … life sciences major.

Personal: Sarah Elizabeth Meier … daughter of Dee and Steve Meier … born April 27, 1996 in Cleveland, Ohio … graduated from Mentor High School … sibling Alex … enjoys watching movies, running and being with friends … undecided major.

Personal: Alyssa M. Peters-McKeethen … daughter of Nita Peters and Patrick McKeethen … born Feb. 4, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev. … graduated from Cedar Hill High School … siblings Eric and Breck … previously served in the U.S. Army before attending West Point … enjoys sign language, reading and walking … credits David Huff as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … Kinesiology major.

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SOPHIA

BECCA

HANNAH

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Pittsville, Wis.

Abingdon, Ill.

Nokomis, Fla.

Pittsville

Abingdon-AVON

Pine View School

SCHWANEBECK

STIPP

WHISNANT

Spring 2015: Did not factor in statistically during the 7s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

Fall 2014: Tied for fifth on the team with four tries for a total of 20 points … scored once in the team’s early-season win over UConn (Sept. 20) …posted three tries in the dominant 119-5 victory over American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) rival Northeastern (Oct. 5) from Anderson Rugby Complex.

Fall 2014: Did not factor in statistically during the 15s season in A-Side matches.

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Personal: Rebecca Lynn Stipp … daughter of Michael and Tami Stipp … born April 17, 1996 in Abingdon, Ill. … graduated from Abingdon High School … brother Benjamin … record holder for assists in volleyball in high school … team MVP in basketball and softball during the 2012-13 season ... team MVP in basketball during the 201314 season ... enjoys reading, watching Netflix and naps … credits Kate Roose as having the most influence on her during her rugby career … undecided major. 32

Personal: Hannah Kathleen Whisnant … daughter of Richard and Teresa Whisnant … born Aug. 14, 1996 in Dallas, Texas … graduated from Pine View High School … siblings mason, Cooper, Scarlett and Max … member of multiple state and regional champion crew teams while at Pine View School ... enjoys reading, traveling and talking to her family … mathematics major.

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JILL

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FRESHMAN

GRAND BLANC, MICH.

Ottawa, Ill.

Palmdale, Calif.

GRAND BLANC

ROSARY

QUARTZ HILL

WILSON-LATTIMORE

Spring 2015: Was not a member of the team during the 7s season. Fall 2014: Was not a member of the team during the 15s season. Personal: Natosha Nicole Wilson-Lattimore ... daughter of Nicole Vincent and Jamal Lattimore ... born May 8, 1996 in Flint, Mich. ... graduated from Grand Blanc High School ... siblings Victoria, Bryan and Lana ... oldest of her siblings by 11, 13 and 19 years ... was Academic All-KLAA in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 for softball in high school ... enjoys reading and watching football ... credits her “third roommate” Olivia Lopes and current roommate Sara Emsley as having the most influence on her rugby career ... undeclared major.

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Personal: Jill Elizabeth Bottarini … daughter of Jay and Trisha Bottarini … born Dec. 3, 1996 in Elmhurst, Ill. … graduated from Rosary High School … siblings Joel, Julie, Jacob and Jobe … competed in swimming in high school … was the captain of the swim team in 2013 and 2014 … enjoys swimming and reading … undeclared major.

CAPASSO

Personal: Olivia Anita Capasso … daughter of Charles and Joanna Capasso … born Aug. 13, 1996 in Northridge, Calif. … graduated from Quartz Hill High School … siblings Nicholas, Luras and Natalie … earned the Leaders of America Award from the Antelope Valley Press … enjoys lifting and painting … undeclared major.

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CORINNA

ZYEKEELA

MACKENZIE

FRESHMAN

Chattanooga, Tenn.

COCOA, FLA.

LEBANON, IND.

RED BANK

ROCKLEDGE

LEBANON

CICCI

CRITTINGTON

Personal: Corinee Ann Cici … daughter of Chad Cicci and Holly Newman … born Sept. 9, 1997 in Panama City, Panama … graduated from Red Bank High School (Chattanooga, Tenn.) … siblings Nolan and Dayna … was the team MVP of the JROTC Girls’ Ranger Team for two years … undeclared major.

Personal: Zyekeela Keshiondra Crittington ... daughter of Belinda Fulton and Anthony Crittington ... born Sept. 19, 1994 in Cocoa, Fla. ... graduated from Rockledge High School ... siblings Zyekeema, Kyekenna, Kyekessa, Kyekeeia, Sherman and Athena ... won the Florida Bright Future Scholarship in 2013 ... enjoys building spatial models, playing guitar, riding horses, listening to music and learning other languages ... credits her USMAPS brothers and sisters and the coaching staff as having the most influence on her rugby career ... undeclared major.

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GARNER

Personal: Mackenzie Anne Garner ... daugther of April and Brad Garner ... born Oct. 14, 1996 in Indianapolis, Ind. ... graduated from Lebanon High School ... siblings Madison, Molly and Merideth ... competes in crossfit competitions ... earned Academic All-Conference honors in high school (soccer) ... compiled the highest GPA on high school soccer team ... earned “The Rock” award and “The Leadership” award as a member of high school soccer team ... earned the American Legion Award of Excellence ... enjoys crossfit, boating, soccer and listening to music ... undeclared major.

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TAY

ELEXA

FRESHMAN

Reno, Nev.

Payo Payo, American Samoa

READING, OHIO

SPANISH SPRINGS

SOUTH PACIFIC ACADEMY

READING

GROHS

Personal: Sophia G. Grohs … daughter of William Grohs and Sarah Choe … born Oct. 18, 1997 in Reno, Nev. … graduated from Spanish Springs High School … brother Ben … practiced rugby with the University of Nevada-Reno … was in the top-10 in the state in skiing during her sophomore year … two-time ski team MVP … holds the school record in shot put and discus … was the state runner up in the shot put … was high school student body secretary … member of the National Honor Society … earned three academic letters in high school … AP Scholar … enjoys skiing and hiking … credits her father’s best friend, a former Navy rugby athletic trainer as having the most influence on her rugby career … undeclared major.

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LEACH

Personal: Taylor Jessop … daughter of Tricia and Douglas Jessop .. .born May 20, 1998 in Payo Payo, American Samoa … graduated from South Pacific Academy … siblings Erin, Rylee and Ethan … is a fire knife dancer … enjoys hiking, fire knife dancing, ping pong and sleeping … undeclared major.

Personal: Elexa Genet Leach ... daughter of Mark and LaDonna Leach ... born March 25, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio ... graduated from Reading High School ... siblings Elani and Emma ... played football in high school ... enjoys fishing, sleeping, weightlifting, having fun, rock-paper-scissors and petting dogs ... undeclared major.

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JESSICA

NICOLA

KALEY

FRESHMAN

RIDGECREST, CALIF.

Motgomery, Texas

Cincinnati, Ohio

SHERMAN EAST BURROUGS

CONROE

NORTH

MADDOX

NEWTON

Personal: Jessica Danielle Maddox ... daughter of Jeffrey and Dalisia Maddox ... born Feb. 26, 1993 in Sindelfingen, Germany ... siblings Anthony, Tyler and Devin ... previously served as a linguist in the Army ... enjoys running, being outside, camping, hiking, kayaking, boating and beaches ... credits the Wounded Warriors as having the most influence on her rugby career ... undeclaredmajor.

Personal: Nicola Jean Newton … daughter of Michell and TLeron Newton … born June 13, 1996 in Conroe, Texas … graduated from Conroe High School … previously attended Ottawa University … competed as a wrestler while attending Ottawa … undeclared major.

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Personal: Kaley May Rose … daughter of Rebecca Rose … born Aug. 22, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio … graduated from North High School … siblings Brittney, Natalie, Robert and Brady … earned academic all-state honors in 2014 and 2015 for basketball … was a Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC) honorable mention in basketball in 2013-15 … earned academic all-city recognition for basketball from 2013-15 and softball in 2012-13 … was named the IBCA Basketball Scholarship award winner … graduated first in her class of 365 … enjoys basketball, pottery/ceramics, riding dirt bikes, drawing and eating food … undeclared major.

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WINTER FRESHMAN Windsor, Colo. WINDSOR Personal: Rachel Marie Winter … daughter of Becky and Robert Winter … born July 7, 1996 in Greeley, Colo. … graduated from Windsor High School … sister, Lori … first female from her high school to attend West Point … competed in track & field in high school … was named to the tri-valley conference honorable mention list in 2014 … eared four varsity letters in track & field … earned on varsity letter in cross country … earned one varsity letter in basketball … earned the Daughters of the American Revolution Gold Citizen Award … was named to the honor roll all four years of high school … won the Academic Letter Award for four years … enjoys hiking, biking and spending time with family … credits coach Bill LeClerc as having the most influence on her rugby career … undeclared major.

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2014-15 STATISTICS FALL 2014 (15s) Name Total Points Tries Penalty Kicks Conversions Mariah Caid-Loos 20 4 0 0 Lindy Clark 15 3 0 0 Chandler Cole 5 1 0 0 Ari Efaw 2 0 0 1 Rebecca Griswold 5 1 0 0 Kelsey Jang 15 3 0 0 Allie McDonald 25 5 0 0 Jazzmyn Miller 5 1 0 0 Ashley Mohr 5 1 0 0 Erin Moore 5 1 0 0 Chioma Odocha 15 3 0 0 Tranelle Patterson 20 4 0 0 Carissa Pekny 107 8 1 32 Kirsten Redmon 10 2 0 0 Kate Roose 95 19 0 0 Becca Stipp 20 4 0 0 Allison Wilson 55 11 0 0

SPRING 2015 (7s) Name Total Points Tries Penalty Kicks Conversions Lindy Clark 37 7 0 1 Chandler Cole 10 2 0 0 Nicole Heavirland 91 12 1 41 Allison McDonald 45 9 0 0 Ashley Mohr 20 4 0 0 Chioma Odocha 20 4 0 0 Carissa Pekny 10 2 0 0 Kirsten Redmon 25 5 0 0 Kate Roose 100 20 0 0 Allison Wilson 65 13 0 0

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SEPT. 6, 2014 | HAMDEN, CONN.

Black Knights Fall to Quinnipiac in Season Opener Hamden, Conn. - The sixth-ranked Black Knights women’s rugby team opened up the season Saturday afternoon, falling to 11th-ranked Quinnipiac 50-17. The game was scoreless through the 17th minute of play, until Quinnipiac’s Elisa Cuellar opened up the scoring, giving the team the early advantage. They added another score to take a 12-0 lead moments later. The Bobcats would jump out to a 24-0 advantage, capitalizing on an Army turnover and an ignited offense. Army got on the board late in the first half, when Allison Wilson scored her first try of the season, and the conversion from Ari Efaw was successful. The Black Knights, however, headed into the break trailing 24-7.

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Quinnipiac continued its offensive display, earning a 43-7 advantage. Carissa Penky added the team&rsquo;s second score of the afternoon, the Black Knights, however, were unsuccessful on the conversion. Pekny added the final score for the Black Knights, and the team was again unsuccessful on the conversion. The Bobcats added the final punch when freshman Megan Johnson recorded her first career try in the fifth minute, solidifying her team’s 50-17 victory. Army will look to rebound on Saturday, Sept. 13 when they host conference rival Norwich in their first home action of the season.

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Army Drops Home Opener to Norwich

as they walked away with the 39-5 victory.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women’s rugby team fell to Norwich 39-5 in its rain-soaked home-opener from Anderson Rugby Complex.

“We were a little na&iuml;ve heading into contact, we weren’t protecting the ball well and we didn’t maintain possession for any length of time,” LeClerc said. “Turnovers were costly, as they are in any position based game, but we just couldn’t hold on to the ball.”

“On a day like today, it was just difficult to handle the ball,” head coach Bill LeClerc said. “The conditions made it difficult to play the way we wanted to play.” It was all Norwich in the first half as the Cadets got the scoring started less than four minutes into the game to take the 5-0 lead. With 25:00 remaining on the clock, the Cadets scored again to go up 10-0.

With the loss, the women drop to 0-2 on the season. They’ll hit the road next week for a matchup with Connecticut. Game time is set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 from Mansfield, Conn.

Norwich would add two more scores though with 18:18 to go to take the 20-0 lead. Army’s defense stood strong, however. With just minutes to go, the Black Knights came out of a scrum which had Norwich threatening, sending the teams into the break with Norwich leading 20-0. The Black Knights’ defense picked up right where it left off in the second half, making key stops and keeping the Cadets from scoring through 15 minutes of play. The Cadets, however, would go on to score to more tries and add two successful conversions to get up by a score of 39-0 with just over 10 minutes to play. Army responded when Kate Roose blocked a kick attempt by a Norwich player. Roose scooped up the ball on the left side of the pitch and ran untouched for the score. Arianna Efaw missed on the conversion attempt. With the score 39-5 and just minutes remaining on the clock, Allison Wilson gave the Black Knights hope, grabbing the ball in Army territory and making a nice run, eluding three Norwich defenders and brining the ball into the Cadets’ territory. Norwich was able to regain control of the ball with time running off the clock, but Army’s defense remained strong, preventing the cadets from another score. However, the Norwich offense proved too much for Army

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SEPT. 20, 2014 | STORRS, CONN.

Army Tallies First Win, Defeats Connecticut 53-5

ute, cutting the Army lead to 19-5.

STORRS, CONN. - The Army women’s rugby team recorded its first win of the season, defeating the Huskies of the University of Connecticut 53-5.

Allison Wilson and Roose would each add a score to send the Black Knights into the break leading 29-5. Army picked up right where it left off in the second half, with Allie McDonald scoring in the 49th minute and Rebecca Stipp adding a try in the 56th with Peky adding the conversion following Stipp’s score.

“This was a much needed win for us,” head coach Bill LeClerc said. “We are looking forward to building on this win and improving throughout&nbsp;the season.” The Black Knights dominated from the start, as Ashley Mohr scored in the first minute of action and Carissa Pekny was successful on the conversion, giving Army the 7-0 lead. Less than eight minutes later, Kate Roose would score her first of four tries on the evening, giving the Black Kinghts the 12-0 lead. Roose scored again in the 17th minute and Pekny’s kick was good, making it 19-0 in favor of the Black Knights. The Huskies would score their only points of the game in the 25th min-

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Roose closed out her scoring onslaught with a try in the 64th minute, followed by the final score from Kirsten Redmon 70th minute and a successful kick from Penky. “It is a pleasure to have been her at UConn,” head officer representative Lt. Col. Steve Henderson said. “They have been great hosts and have a beautiful campus. The girls have really come together to play as a team this past week.” The win is the first for the Black Knights, who improve to 1-0 on the season. They’ll return home to face American International College on Sept. 27 in the first of back-to-back home games.

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Women’s Rugby Falls to AIC

do anything to stop it.”

WEST POINT, N.Y. - Four second half scores lifted the Yellow Jackets of American International College (AIC) to a 32-29 victory over Army from Anderson Rugby Complex Saturday afternoon.

The last three minutes was pleasing to see that we could still come back after basically tanking the first 30 minutes. The girls never stopped trying and there was some positive stuff to take from the game.

At halftime, Army led 17-8, but was unable to keep the Yellow Jackets off the board in the final 40 minutes.

With the loss, the Black Knights fall to 1-3 on the season. They’ll return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5 when they host Northeastern at noon.

American International opened up scoring in the 10th minute, successfully converting on a penalty kick to take the 3-0 lead. Six minutes later, Kate Roose added a try and Carissa Pekny was successful on the conversion, giving the Black Knights the 12-3 lead. AIC answered in the 26th minute, cutting the Army lead to 12-8. With just over six minutes to go in the half, Pekny picked off an AIC pass and ran the length of the field before being brought down just shy of the goal line. Allison Wilson punched the ball in for the score and sent Army into the break with a 17-8 lead. The Yellow Jackets came out strong in the second half, scoring in the 54th minute and converting on the kick to cut the Army lead to 17-15. They would go on to add three more scores to get up by 32-17. With just two minutes to go in regulation, Pekny turned the momentum in Army’s favor, scoring a try to cut the Yellow Jackets’ lead to 32-22. In extra time, Wilson added her second of the game and Pekny converted the kick, but AIC walked away with the 32-29 victory. It’s an 80-minute game, not a 40-minute game. If it was, we would have been okay,” head coach Bill LeClerc said. “We started well in the second half but we didn’t finish the opportunities we created. Momentum is a funny thing and it decided to swing the other way and we just couldn’t

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WOMEN’S RUGBY REBOUNDS WITH A 119-5 VICTORY OVER NORTHEASTERN

The Black Knights held Northeastern off the score sheet in the second half, recording 59 second-half points of their own to walk away with the 119-5 victory.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women’s rugby team dominated the field Sunday afternoon, earning a 119-5 victory over conference-rival Northeastern from Anderson Rugby Complex.

Eleven different Army players recorded points on the afternoon in what was the Black Knights’ biggest margin of victory on the season.

Army got the scoring started quickly, with Chioma Odocha scoring in the first minute of action, giving the Black Knights the 5-0 advantage. Just three minutes late, Kirsten Redmon added her first score of the game, with Carissa Pekny succeeding on the conversion, putting Army up 12-0. The Black Knights continued their dominance getting up by a score of 46-0 before Northeastern finally managed to get on the board. Tranelle Patterson added a try in the 39th minute, with Pekny knocking through the kick, sending the Black Knights into the break with the 60-5 lead. Army came out with the same dominance in the second half, with captain Kelsey Jang recording a try in the 42nd minute of action, and Pekny again succeeding on the conversion.

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“It was what we really needed, a good, solid 80-minute performance,” head coach Bill LeClerc said. “We worked on a lot of things running wise, etc. that worked out well. I thought our ball movement was really good, our ball placement, our ball retention were all good. “We need to tidy up the back of the scrum against Norwich, who will put us under a lot of pressure there. But today was satisfying. A lot of people stepped up and it was a good day.” Army will look to ride the momentum of Sunday’s victory as they hit the road for a tough, three-game road trip. They’ll face Norwich on Oct. 11 for a rematch of their early season loss to the Cadets. After that, they’ll head to Annapolis, Md., for a battle with service academy rival Navy before their final road game of the regular season comes against American International on Oct. 25. The Black Knights will close out the regular season with a home finale against service academy rival Air Force on Halloween.

OCT. 11, 2014 | NORTHFIELD, VT.

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ARMY DROPS 51-21 CONTEST AT NORWICH NORTHFIELD, VT - In a rematch of an early-season loss, the Army women’s rugby team fell to rival Norwich 51-21 in Northfield, Vt., on Saturday afternoon. Norwich got the scoring started, getting up by 17-0 through 14 minutes of play. Kate Roose would score her first of two tries on the afternoon at the 31st minute mark, with Carissa Pekny adding the conversion, to pull Army within 10 of the Cadets’ lead. Norwich would add another try in the waning minutes of the first half to take a 22-7 lead into the break. Army opened up the second half with an offensive explosion, as Roose added her second try of the game and Penky converted the kick. With the score 22-14 in favor of the Cadets, Pekny added a try and conversion in the 49th minute to pull Army within just one of the lead. The Black Knights, however, were unable to hold back the Norwich offense, as the Cadets would end the game with 29 unanswered points to claim the 51-21 victory. With the loss, Army falls to 2-4 on the season, having fallen to Norwich in both regular season matches. The Black Knights will continue their three-game road trip on Saturday, Oct. 18 when they travel to Navy for a matchup with their service academy rival. Kickoff from Annapolis, Md., is scheduled for 10 a.m.

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WOMEN’S RUGBY TOPS RIVAL NAVY 61-20

their late surge was not enough as Army walked away with the 41-20 victory.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Army women’s rugby team defeated service academy rival Navy, 61-20, in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday afternoon. The Black Knights notched their third victory of the season after dropping a 51-21 contest to Norwich the last time out. Seven different Black Knights added points on the afternoon, led by three tries from Kate Roose and a total of 12 points from the foot of Carissa Pekny. Army got things started early, getting up by a score of 29-5 at halftime. Navy was held off of the scoresheet until late in the second half, but

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In addition to points from Roose and Pekny, Tranelle Patterson Allison Wilson each posted two tries while Lindy Clark, Kelsey Jang and Erin Moore added one try apiece. With the victory, the women improve 3-4 on the season. They’ll wrap up their three-game roadtrip on Saturday, Oct. 25 with a meeting at American International College. Army will close out the regular season at home on Oct. 31 in a doubleheader against Air Force from Anderson Rugby Complex.

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OCT. 25, 2014 | SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

ARMY DROPS 34-31 HEARTBREAKER AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL

conversion put Army up 14-7.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - A stoppage time try ended a late Army comeback and propelled conference rival American International College to a 34-31 victory over the Black Knights under the lights from Springfield, Mass. Army scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to regain the lead before the Yellow Jackets ended the game by scoring a try in stoppage time. Kate Roose scored three tries in a span of 22 minutes in a last ditch effort for the Black Knights.

American International would close out the first half with back-to-back tries to take the 17-14 advantage into the break. In the second half, the Yellow Jackets picked up right where they left at, adding to their lead just two minutes in and again in the 45th minute. With the game slipping away from the Black Knights, Roose put on a show scoring three straight tries and putting Army up 31-29 at the end of regulation. The Yellow Jackets were able to score in stoppage time to walk away with their second victory over the Black Knights in the 2014 season.

The Black Knights got on the board first, with Lindy Clark scoring a try in the third minute. Carissa Pekny was successful on the conversion and Army took the early 7-0 advantage. American International would tie the game up in the 11th minute, but Chioma Odocha put the game back in the Black Knights’ favor with a try in the 17th minute. Pekny’s

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With the loss, Army falls to 3-5 on the season. They’ll conclude the 2014 regular season with a Halloween matchup from Anderson Rugby Complex against service academy rival Air Force.

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away with the 29-7 victory over its service academy rival. With the win, the women improve to 4-5 on the season, with an unblemished record against service academy rivals. Army defeated Navy earlier this season, 61-20 in Annapolis, Md.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women’s rugby team finished the season with a perfect 2-0 record against its service academy rivals, claiming a 29-7 victory over Air Force on Saturday night under the lights at Anderson Rugby Complex.

The game was the final regular season contest for Army. They’ll get playoffs underway to start off the month of November.

Kate Roose got the scoring started in the second minute, with Carissa Pekny suceeding on the conversion to put Army up 7-0 early on. Scoring would halt for nearly 30 minutes of play before Pekny added a conversion to put the Black Knights up 12-0. Just two minutes later, Tranelle Patterson would break through the Air Force defense for a score, with Pekny again adding the conversion, to send Army into the break with the 19-0 advantage. In teh 45th minute, Roose shined again, putting Army up 24-0. Allison Wilson closed out the scoring for Army in the 64th minute. Air Force would add a try and a conversion, but to no avail as Army walked

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ARMY ADVANCES TO SWEET SIXTEEN WITH VICTORY OVER UCONN KINGSTON, RI. - Competing in the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) Conference Final Plate Match, the Army women’s rugby team defeated UConn 41-14 from the University of Rhode Island on Saturday afternoon.

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lead to 22-7. In the 60th minute, Chandler Cole scored her first try of the season, with Pekny converting the kick to put the Black Knights up 24-7. UConn would add its final points in the 64th minute, pulling within 10 points of the Army lead.

The game was scoreless for a majority of the first half, with neither team able to score until Kate Roose broke free in the 30th minute, with Carissa Pekny converting the kick, to put Army on top 7-0.

Three straight tries from Pekny, Allison Wilson and Allie McDonald would cap off the Black Knights’ scoring onslaught, giving the team the 41-14 victory.

UConn would add a score eight minutes later to send the game into the break tied at 7-7.

The win was the second of the season for Army over the Huskies and advances the Black Knights to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Black Knights dominated the second half, with Pekny scoring just five minutes in. Roose would follow minutes later, pushing the Army

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WOMEN’S RUGBY SEASON COMES TO AN END WITH LOSS AT QUINNIPIAC POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Army women’s rugby team saw its season come to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 46-17 loss at the hands of Quinnipiac in the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) Sweet Sixteen.

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the break with a eight-point deficit. The Bobcats continued their offense onslaught in the opening minutes of the second half, scoring two straight and adding their first two conversions of the afternoon to take the 29-7 lead. Army&rsquo;s Rebecca Griswold would score midway through the second half to cut Quinnipiac&rsquo;s lead to 18.

Army trailed just 15-7 at the half but five second half tries from the Bobcats sealed their fate. This was the second victory of the season for Quinnipiac over Army.

Quinnipiac again responded, rattling off four straight tries to bring the score to 46-12.

Quinnipiac got on the board first, scoring three straight unanswered tries in the first half, getting up by 15-0 through 30 minutes.

Allison Wilson added a try in the waning seconds of the game, but to no avail as Army dropped the 46-17 decision.

Kate Roose added Army&rsquo;s first score in the 37th minute, with Carissa Pekny succeeding on the conversion attempt, to send Army into

With the loss, the Black Knights close out the fall portion of the season with a mark of 5-6.

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With just over two minutes remaining, Colorado was able to post a try to avoid the shutout, but the Black Knights earned the 24-5 advantage.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The Army women’s rugby team opened up competition in its spring season with a definitive 24-5 victory over Colorado in the opening round of the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament from Las Vegas, Nev.

Army will continue action today as they take on Whittenberg at 4 p.m. and the University of Alberta (Canada) at 6:20 p.m. from Heritage Field in Las Vegas.

Kate Roose led the way with three tries, while Allison Wilson added one and Nicole Heaviland converting two kicks.

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Roose got the scoring going in the first half, posting three straight tries to send the Black Knights into the break with a 17-0 advantage. Heavirland added her first conversion of the afternoon following Roose&rsquo;s second try at the 3:30 minute mark. Wilson continued the Black Knights’ scoring onslaught at the 3:00 minute mark of the second half, with Heavirland converting her second kick, putting Army up by a score of 24-0.

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minute. Heavirland added the conversion following Redmon’s score and sent the Black Knights into the break with the 26-point advantage.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Taking on Whittenberg in game two of a triple header, the Army women’s rugby team remained undefeated in USA Sevens Rugby Tournament action, defeating the Tigers by a score of 36-7.

Allie McDonald got the scoring started in the second half with a score at the seven minute mark, with captain Ashley Mohr following three minutes later to conclude Army’s offensive onslaught.

Army dominated from start to finish, heading into half with the 26-0 advantage and never looking back.

Whittenberg would score in the 13th minute but Army hung on for the 36-7 victory.

Chioma Odocha put up her first points of the season in the second minute of action with Nicole Heavirland successfully booting the conversion to give Army the 7-0 lead. Just a minute later, Allison Wilson added her second try of the tournament, with Heavirland again succeeding on the kick, putting Army up 12-0.

With the win, the Black Knights improve to 2-0 in the tournament, with one game remaining in Thursday’s Opening round action. Army will face the University of Alberta (Canada) at 6:20 p.m. from Heritage Field in Las Vegas.

In the fifth minute Wilson posted her second score of the afternoon and was followed by Kirsten Redmon’s first of the season in the sixth

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LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The Army women’s rugby team concluded day one at the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament with a 26-7 loss at the hands of the University of Alberta (Canada) from Heritage Field in Las Vegas, Nev.

Army wraps up day one with a record of 2-1 having defeated Colorado and Whittenberg.

A 19-point second half from Alberta sealed the game, as the match was tied at 7-7 at the half.

The team will resume action tomorrow as they take on last year’s champion in the Midwest Thunderbirds. It’s win or go home for the Black Knights as they kick off at 1 p.m. in the quarterfinal round.

Newcomer Nicole Heavirland put up Army’s only points of the afternoon, scoring a try and successfully booting the conversion in the third

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The loss elimanates the Black Knights from the tournament, and wraps up their first weekend of competition with a 2-2 record.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - The Army women’s rugby team dropped a 24-19 decision to the University of British Columbia in the quarterfinal round of the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament, eliminating them from contention.

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British Columbia jumped out to the early 12-0 lead through four minutes in the first, following two tries and a successful conversions. Allison Wilson put Army’s first points on the board in the sixth minute, with Nicole Heavirland adding the kick, cutting the lead to 12-7 at the half. A try from Allie McDonald tied the game at 12-12 at the 7:30 minute mark coming out of the half, but British Columbia posted a try and successful conversion just a minute later, jumping out to a seven-point advantage. In the ninth minute, Kate Roose scored with Heavirland booting the kick to again tie the game at 19-19. With time running off the clock, British Columbia added its final score of the afternoon, walking away with the 24-19 victory.

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newcomer Nicole Heavirland tied the game up at 12-12 and sent the teams into overtime.

LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Competing in the consolation bracket, the Army women’s rugby team claimed the tournament’s Plate award, defeating BYU and Ottawa.

Typical of her Army rugby career, senior Kate Roose came up big in bonus time, scoring the game winning try and advancing the Black Knights to the Plate final.

Army earned its first victory over BYU by a score of 17-12 in overtime and moved on to the Plate final to defeat the Ottawa Ravens by a score 12-0.

Army dominated the following match against Ottawa, blanking the Ravens.

Against BYU, the Cougars got up by five early on, but a try from Ashley Mohr halfway through the first half tied the game at 5-5 heading into the half. BYU jumped out to a 12-5 lead in the opening minutes of the second half, but a try from Allison Wilson and a successful conversion from

Allie McDonald got things going in the third minute, with Heavirland booting the kick to take the 7-0 lead. In the second half, McDonald did it again, securing Army’s 12-0 victory and sending the Black Knights home with the Plate. Army concludes the tournament with a 4-2 record. They do not have another scheduled game until early April.

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Army dropped a close contest in game four, falling to Quinnipaic 12-5.

KINGSTON, RI. - The Army women’s rugby team dropped a 22-21 lastsecond heartbreaker to undefeated Norwich to take the runner up title at the Brown University Tournament, posting a 3-3 record.

The Bobcats earned tries in the first and fifth minutes, taking a 12-0 lead into the half. Army scored the only points of second half in the opening minute of play, but Quinnipiac was able to hold on for the win.

Army opened the tournament with a 28-7 victory over Harvard. The Crimson got started, posting the opening seven points, but Army’s defense stepped up to the challenge, blanking Harvard for the remainder.

Army got its revenge in game five, earning a 51-0 win over the Bobcats.

In the third minute of the second half, Allison McDonald scored for Army, with Nicole Heavirland adding the conversion, knotting the game at 7-7. Kate Roose followed in the sixth minute, with Heavirland adding her second kick of the game, to put Army up by a score of 14-7. Heavirland would add a try and conversion in the sixth minute to give Army the 21-7 lead. Kirsten Redmon closed out the scoring in the seventh minute, as Heavirland connected on the kick to go a perfect four-for-four on the afternoon, and solidify the 28-7 win. Army moved on to face Norwich in game two, dropping a 22-12 decision. The Cadets opened the scoring in the third minute to take the 7-0 lead, but Roose would respond with back-to-back tries in the fourth and eighth minutes, sending Army to the break with the 12-7 lead. Norwich, however, came out strong in the second half, scoring three straight tries to earn the 22-12 win. Army rebounded in game three, taking a 29-7 victory over host Brown. Heaviralnd got things started with a try and successful conversion in the third minute and was followed by scores from Chioma Odocha and Chandler Cole, sending Army into the half with the 19-0 advantage. Odocha posted her second of the game in the second minute, as Redmon closed out Army’s scoring in the fourth minute. Brown scored in the seventh minute, but the Black Knights held on for the 29-7 win.

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Allison Wilson put Army up in the third minute, followed by back-to-back scores from Roose in the fifth and sixth minutes. Lindy Clark closed out the scoring in the seventh minute, earning Army a 20-0 lead. Wilson started off the scoring again in the second half, scoring less than a minute in. Heavirland succeeded on the kick and followed it up with a try and conversion in the second minute, to upt Army up 34-0. Roose earned her seventh try of the afternoon, and third of the game, in the third minute, as Heavirland booted the kick to put Army up 41-0. Heavirland and Carissa Pekny posted scores in the fifth and sixth minutes, respectively, giving the Black Knights the 51-0 victory. Army advanced to the title game, playing against rival Norwich for the second time on the afternoon, this time in extended, 10-minute halves. Despite managing to hold their own with the undefeated Cadets, a lastsecond score proved to be the final factor for Army on the afternoon. Wilson posted the first score of the game, giving Army the 7-0 lead. The Cadets posted two scores to close out the half with a 12-7 lead. Norwich opened the half, recording a try in the first minute to take a 17-7 lead. Roose and Heavirland eared back-to-back scores and conversions to take the 21-17 lead with a minute and a half to play. The Cadets scored as time ticked off the clock to earn the 22-21 win and the title. Army will next travel to the Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament on April 25 from Virginia Beach, Va.

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2014-15 GAME RECAPS APRIL 26, 2015 | VIRGINIA BEACH SEVENS TOURNAMENT | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. WOMEN’S RUGBY CLAIMS TITLE AT VIRGINIA BEACH SEVENS TOURNAMENT VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - The Army West Point women’s rugby team wrapped up regular season action at the USA Rugby Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament, claiming the championships with wins over service academy rivals Air Force and VCU. On Saturday, Army West Point kicked the tournament off with a 33-0 win over Air Force on a rainy afternoon meeting. They moved on defeat VCU by a mark of 63-0 on Sunday morning to take the top prize. In game one, Ashley Mohr got things started, scoring back-to-back tries in the first and second minutes, whit Nicole Heavirland adding the conversion following the second score, lifting the lead to 12-0 early on. In the fifth minute, Allison Wilson earned the final score of the half, with Heavirland adding the conversion, sending the Black Knights into the break with the 19-0 lead.

McDonald posted the game’s first points in the first minute with Heavirland converting the kick to put Army West Point up 7-0. Roose answered in the third minute, with Heavirland again booting the kick, earning a 14-0 lead. In the fourth minute, Heavirland posted a try and conversion and was followed by a successful try from Lindy Clark in the fifth. Heavirland scored her second of the game, in the final seconds, posting her fifth conversion of the half (on five attempts) to put the Black Knights up 35-0 through one half. Army West Point kept the pressure on in the second half as Kirsten Redmon posted a score in the first minute. Clark scored in the second minute and Chandler Cole added try in the third as Heavirland continued her perfect afternoon of kicking, to earn the 56-0 advantage. Clark scored her third of the tournament in the fifth minute to close out the scoring, with Heavirland posting her ninth conversion of the game, to secure the 63-0 win.

Kate Roose set the pace following the break, scoring in the first minute. Heavirland’s kick put Army West Point up 26-0. Junior Allie McDonald closed out the scoring in the sixth minute of the second half, as Heavirland booted her fourth kick of the afternoon, securing the 33-0 victory .

The Cadets will return to West Point on May 2-3 when they host the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) Sevens Championships from Anderson Rugby Complex. Visit www.GoArmyWestPoint.com for up-to-date information and follow the Black Knights on Twitter @ArmyWP_WRugby for live updates.

The Cadets continued their dominance in game two, posting a dominant 63-0 shutout over VCU in game two.

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The Black Knights advanced to face undefeated Norwich, a team which had not seen a loss in 63 matches. Rosse and Heavirland teamed up in the second minute to put the Black Knights up 7-0 early on, but a score from Norwich in stoppage time of the first half knotted the game up at 7-7.

WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army West Point women’s rugby team completed a perfect opening day of the American Collegiate Rugby Association (ACRA) Championships, knocking off undefeated Norwich, service academy rival Navy and Harvard from Anderson Rugby Complex.

Both teams were unable to find the try zone in the second half until Lindy Clark capitalized off of a long Allison Wilson run. Heavirland continued her successful afternoon of kicking, and Army West Point earned the 14-7 victory.

The Black Knights opened the afternoon with a 29-12 win over Harvard before moving on to upset undefeated Norwich by a score of 14-7. They capped off the afternoon with a victory over service academy rival Navy, defeating the Midshipmen by a mark of 52-0.

Army West Point would move on to defeat service academy rival Navy by a score of 52-0 in the final game of the afternoon, improving to 3-0 in pool play.

In game one, Harvard scored first in the second minute, but a try from Kate Roose and successful conversion from Nicole Heavirland tied the score at 7-7 in the third minute.

Action will continue tomorrow as the Black Knights wrap up pool play with a contest against American International at 9 a.m. Semifinals and finals are slated to continue throughout the afternoon.

Allie McDonald scored in the sixth minute, with Heavirland again booting the kick. Carissa Pekny posted a score in the eighth minute, sending Army West Point into the break with the 19-7 advantage.

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Harvard again got the scoring going to open the second half, posting a try in the second minute to cut Army West Point’s lead to 24-12. Heavirland sealed the deal for the Black Knights in the sixth minute, posting her first try of the afternoon to send Army West Point to a 2912 victory.

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2014-15 GAME RECAPS MAY 3, 2015 | ACRA TOURNAMENT | WEST POINT, N.Y. | ANDERSON RUGBY COMPLEX WOMEN’S RUGBY CLAIMS ACRA 7S CHAMPIONSHIP WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army West Point women’s rugby team completed an undefeated weekend of action from Anderson Rugby Complex, knocking off top-ranked Norwich in the American Collegiate Rugby Association 7s Championship to claim the title. Army West Point defeated rival Norwich by a score of 22-7 in the title game to claim the conference championship, marking the second time on the weekend that the Black Knights defeated the top-seeded Cadets. The Black Knights opened up Sunday’s action with a 24-5 win over American International in the final game of pool play. Kate Roose scored the first two tries of the game for the Cadets, with Nicole Heavirland adding a conversion, to put Army West Point up 12-0 at the break. In the 11th minute, Heavirland posted her first score of the afternoon, successfully booting the kick to give the Black Knights the 19-0 advantage. A pick-and-run from Lindy Clark in the 13th minute would put Army West Point up by a mark of 24-0.

but the Army West Point lead proved too much as the Black Knights walked away with the 24-5 win to complete pool play as the only undefeated squad. The Black Knights cruised to an easy 19-0 victory over Harvard in the semifinal game to propel themselves to a championship matchup with rival Norwich. Against the Cadets, Army West Point got on the board first with a score from Roose, taking the early 5-0 lead in the fifth minute. Roose did it again, with Heavirland adding the kick, in the ninth minute to put the Black Knights up 12-0 at the half. Norwich responded in the opening minutes of the second half, cutting the Black Knights’ lead to 12-7. Kiersten Redmon would add a score in the 17th minute to regain the 10point advantage and a big run from Chioma Odocha in the 19th minute sealed the deal for the Black Knights as they walked away with the 22-7 victory. Visit www.GoArmyWestPoint.com for up-to-date information and follow the Black Knights on Twitter @ArmyWP_WRugby.

AIC added a try in stoppage time, failing on the conversion attempt,

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15s RECORDS YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2014-15 (6-6) Coach: Bill LeClerc Captain: Kelsey Jang Vice-Captain: Ashley Mohr at Quinnipiac.......................................................L, 50-17 Norwich................................................................... L, 39-5 at Connecticut...................................................W, 53-5 American International.................................L, 32-29 Northeastern..................................................... W, 119-5 at Norwich............................................................ L, 51-21 at Navy.................................................................W, 61-20 at American International........................... L, 34-31 Air Force................................................................. W, 29-7 Connecticut........................................................W, 41-14 #Quinnipiac...........................................................L, 46-17 #Navy......................................................................W, 72-12 #ACRA Tournament

ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS aaa athlete of the week Kate Roose Sept. 22, 2014

ALL-TIME SERIES Opponent Air Force American International Connecticut Navy Northeastern Norwich Quinnipiac

Began 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

Totals

Meetings 1 2 2 2 1 2 2

Wins 1 0 2 2 1 0 0

Losses 0 2 0 0 0 2 2

Percentage 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 .500

individual SEASON records Tries Name Season 1. Kate Roose 2015 2. Allison Wilson 2015 3. Carissa Pekny 2015 4. Allie McDonald 2015 5. Mariah Caid-Loos 2015 Tranelle Patterson 2015 Becca Stipp 2015 8. Lindy Clark 2015 Kelsey Jang 2015 Chioma Odocha 2015

Tries 19 11 8 5 4 4 4 3 3 3

CONVERSIONS Name Season Conversions 1. Carissa Pekny 2015 32 2. Ari Efaw 2015 1

PENALTY KICKS Name Season 1. Carissa Pekny 2015

PKs 1

TOTAL POINTS Name Season 1. Carissa Pekny 2015 2. Kate Roose 2015 3. Allison Wilson 2015 4. Allie McDonald 2015 5. Mariah Caid-Loos 2015 Tranelle Patterson 2015 Becca Stipp 2015 8. Lindy Clark 2015 Kelsey Jang 2015 Chioma Odocha 2015

Points 107 95 55 25 20 20 20 15 15 15

COACHING RECORDS Name Bill LeClerc

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Overall Record 6-6

Conference 5-6

Postseason 1-1

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7s RECORDS YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2014-15 (13-5) Coach: Bill LeClerc Captain: Ashley Mohr Vice-Captain: n/a #Colorado..............................................................W, 24-5 #Whittenberg...................................................... W, 36-7 #Alberta...................................................................L, 26-7 #British Columbia............................................. L, 24-19 #BYU.............................................................. W, 17-12 (OT) #Ottawa.................................................................. W, 12-0 *Harvard................................................................. W, 28-7 *Norwich................................................................L, 22-12 *Brown.................................................................... W, 29-7 *Quinnipiac............................................................. L, 12-5 *Quinnipiac........................................................... W, 51-0 *Norwich............................................................... L, 22-21 &Air Force..............................................................W, 33-0 &VCU....................................................................... W, 63-0 ^Harvard...............................................................W, 29-12 ^Norwich................................................................. W, 14-7 ^Navy.......................................................................W, 52-0 ^Norwich.................................................................W, 22-7 #USA Rugby Sevens Tournament (Las Vegas) *Brown Tournament (Kingston, RI) &Virginia Beach Sevens Tournament (Virginia Beach, Va.) ^ACRA 7s Championships (West Point, N.Y.)

ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS usa rugby academic honor roll Mariah Caid-Loos 2015 Carissa Pekny 2015 aaa athlete of the week Nicole Heavirland May 3, 2015

ALL-TIME SERIES Opponent Air Force Alberta British Columbia Brown BYU Colorado Harvard Navy Norwich Ottawa Quinnipiac VCU Whittenberg

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

Totals

Meetings 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 1

Wins 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1

Losses 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0

Percentage 1.000 .000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .500 1.000 .500 1.000 1.000 .722

individual SEASON records Tries Name Season 1. Kate Rosoe 2015 2. Allison Wilson 2015 3. Nicole Heavirland 2015 4. Allie McDonald 2015 5. Lindy Clark 2015 6. Kirsten Redmon 2015 7. Ashley Mohr 2015 Chioma Odocha 2015 9. Chandler Cole 2015 Carissa Pekny 2015

Tries 20 13 12 9 7 5 4 4 2 2

CONVERSIONS Name Season Conversions 1. Nicole Heavirland 2015 41 2. Lindy Clark 2015 1

PENALTY KICKS Name Season 1. Nicole Heavirland 2015

PKs 1

TOTAL POINTS Name Season 1. Kate Roose 2015 2. Nicole Heavirland 2015 3. Allison Wilson 2015 4. Allie McDonald 2015 5. Lindy Clark 2015 6. Kirsten Redmon 2015 7. Ashley Mohr 2015 Chioma Odocha 2015 9. Chandler Cole 2015 Carissa Pekny 2015

Points 100 91 65 45 37 25 20 20 10 10

COACHING RECORDS Name Bill LeClerc

Years Active 2014-current

Overall Record 13-5

Conference n/a

Postseason 4-0

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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.

Buckley, Margaret (2015).......................................................................................... 2017

Caid-Loose, Mariah (2015).................................................................................2016 Clark, Lindy (2015).................................................................................................2016 Colburn, Erin (2015)...................................................................................................... 2017 Cole, Chandler (2015).................................................................................................. 2017

Dossett, Sydney (2015).......................................................................................2018

Efwa, Arianna (2015)..............................................................................................2017

Heavirland, Nicole (2015)...................................................................................2018

Jang, Esther (2015)......................................................................................................2015 Jang, Kelsey (2015).......................................................................................................2015 Jeffrey, Rebecca (2015)........................................................................................2017

Mohr, Ashley (2015)......................................................................................................2015 McDonald, Allison (2015)....................................................................................2016 Moore, Erin (2015)....................................................................................................... 2018

Odocha, Chioma (2015).......................................................................................2016

Pekny, Carissa (2015)...........................................................................................2016 Patterson, Tranelle (2015)..................................................................................2017

Roose, Katherine (2015)............................................................................................2015 Redmon, Kirsten (2015).......................................................................................2017

Soto, Jessica (2015)...............................................................................................2017 Stipp, Rebecca (2015)..........................................................................................2018

Thom, Melissa (2015)..................................................................................................2015

Wilson, Allison (2015)..................................................................................................2015

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NCVWRA ARMY WOMEN’S RUGBY ONE OF EIGHT FOUNDING MEMBERS OF NCVWRA WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women’s rugby program is one of eight founding members of the National Collegiate Varsity Women’s Rugby Association (NCVWRA). Army, Bowdoin, Brown, Central Washington, Harvard, Norwich, Quinnipiac and West Chester are the founding members of the organization, which focuses on the promotion and development of varsity women’s rugby. Membership is open to NCAA schools in all divisions who commit to sponsor women’s rugby on the varsity level. It is the first collegiate organization of its kind. The NCVWRA looks to serve as the primary point of contact with the NCAA on issues related to intercollegiate women’s rugby. In addition, it will be a resource for athletic administrators considering elevating their current women’s rugby clubs or creating new varsity programs. The association will also look to coordinate the actions of its members to ensure the smoothest transition from club to varsity status. The NCAA currently classifies women’s rugby as an emerging sport. “I am very excited and proud to have the United States Military Academy as a founding member of NCVWRA,” said Army athletic director Boo Corrigan. “As an emerging sport, it is extremely important for women’s rugby to have an organization that is focused on the promotion of the game. With the elevation of our women’s rugby team to the varsity level, we are privileged to be a resource for other universities that wish to do the same.”

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