Army West Point Athletics
Cadets Clean Up Conference Honors
December 11, 2018 | Men's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. - After an undefeated start to the 15s season that ended with a Rugby East Conference title this fall, the Army West Point men's rugby team racked up multiple league accolades.
The Black Knights led Rugby East with nine All-Conference selections, including six on the First XV, which also led the league. Paul Adams was also named Forward of the Year. Â
"We're very proud of these players for earning this well deserved recognition for their effort and performance this past season," said head coach Matt Sherman. "All of the recipients would be quick to recognize the invaluable role that all of their teammates played in creating an environment that pushed them to become better every day, and to share this recognition and praise with them."
Adams was named Forward of the Year after pacing the Black Knights at the No. 1 position. He also scored two tries during the fall campaign.
"Paul had a monster fall for us," added Sherman. "He helped us to lead an improving and often dominant scrum, and became quite lethal with ball in hand. With a mindset that embraces challenge and growth, along with teammates, we believe Paul will continue to improve and develop, and we're excited to see where that goes."
Along with Adams, Matthew Meehan, Marco Carrabotta, Rob Niscior, Sam Sutera, and James Mbony were also selected for the first team.
Mbony led the Cadets with 55 points during the fall, while Meehan was tied for fourth on the team in tries (4) and total points (20). Carrabotta started every game this fall and scored three tries on the year, including a score in the Black Knights' 31-0 over then No. 5 Penn State. Niscior and Sutera both had two tries during the fall.
Andrew Finken, Bailey Abercrombie, and Jason Green all earned spots on the Second XV. Green led Army with seven tries on the year, and was second on the team with 39 points. Abercrombie was right behind, finishing second in tries (6) and third in total points (30). Finken played in every game this year and scored a try versus Penn State.
Army's 9-0 record to begin the year is the best start for Black Knights men's rugby since varsity play began in 2014. The Cadets were No. 5 in the final fall D1A rankings.
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