Army West Point Athletics
On Point: Battling Back
March 22, 2018 | Men's Rugby
On Point highlights the tremendous personal stories our coaches and cadet-athletes have to share on a weekly basis. Each week, a new feature story will be prominently highlighted on GoArmyWestPoint.com. The features will include multi-media pieces and written pieces by the Army West Point athletic communications staff.
Words no person ever wants to hear – acute kidney and liver failure.
This was the reality for Army West Point rugby player DaVonte Carter Vault. In January of 2016, Carter Vault found himself battling strep throat and a high fever. Then one morning after getting out of bed, he felt an unusual amount of pain in his legs. Despite feeling ill, he continued to attend practice until his condition worsened.
To read more about Carter Vault's road back on the pitch, click here.
