Army West Point Athletics
Women’s Rugby Earns Four All-NIRA Selections
February 07, 2025 | Women's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point women's rugby saw four of its team members earn selection to the 2024 All-NIRA teams as announced by the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) Friday afternoon. Alissa Eisenhart and Yesenia Morales earned First Team distinctions while Chloe De Leon and Cecilia Ollis were tapped for Second Team honors.
"Having four players earn All-NIRA honors speaks volumes about their outstanding performance and impact on our program," commented interim Penny Anderson Women's Rugby Head Coach Jenn Salomon-Clayton. "Throughout the season, they showed an unmatched eagerness to grow and improve every day, raising the bar for everyone around them. This amazing recognition reflects their excellence and leadership, and I couldn't be more proud of how they've represented WAR."
First Team All-NIRA
Alissa Eisenhart, Junior Flyhalf | Annandale, N.J.
Eisenhart led the Black Knights with 81 total points over the squad's 2024 campaign. As Army's primary kicker she recorded a team-best 22 conversions and made good on nine penalty kicks for the squad. Her 22 conversions are the fifth-most conversions made by a player in a single season in program history, standing only seven kicks behind her 29 total made conversions from 2022-23 which stands tied for the third most in program history. Eisenhart also added two tries to her tally over the season to help the Black Knights to their 6-3 record.
Yesenia Morales, Sophomore Center/Flanker/Wing | Milwaukee, Wis.
Morales made a splash in her sophomore campaign, tying for the most individual tries on the squad with six alongside Stevie-Rae Ricklick and Chloe De Leon. Morales' agility allowed her to slip through opposing defenses to collect her 30 total points this season and push the Black Knights towards their 41 total tries and 280 total points over the season.
Second Team All-NIRA
Chloe De Leon, Freshman Back | Carmel, Ind.
De Leon delivered a strong 2024 campaign for her first collegiate rugby season, tying for the team-high in tries in a single season with six tries along with Yesenia Morales and Stevie-Rae Ricklick. De Leon's speed made her a threat from all over the field as she could receive the ball and break through defensive lines with ease as she outpaced opposing players.
Cecilia Ollis, Junior Front Row | Charleston, S.C.
Ollis was a staunch leader for the Black Knights in their 2024 season. Ollis was a strong defender for Army, helping the squad stage several try-line stands to hold off opposing offenses and propel Army to their 6-3 record. Ollis was a scoring threat throughout the season as well, powering through opposing defenses to earn a team-fourth five tries and team-fifth 25 points.
"Having four players earn All-NIRA honors speaks volumes about their outstanding performance and impact on our program," commented interim Penny Anderson Women's Rugby Head Coach Jenn Salomon-Clayton. "Throughout the season, they showed an unmatched eagerness to grow and improve every day, raising the bar for everyone around them. This amazing recognition reflects their excellence and leadership, and I couldn't be more proud of how they've represented WAR."
First Team All-NIRA
Alissa Eisenhart, Junior Flyhalf | Annandale, N.J.
Eisenhart led the Black Knights with 81 total points over the squad's 2024 campaign. As Army's primary kicker she recorded a team-best 22 conversions and made good on nine penalty kicks for the squad. Her 22 conversions are the fifth-most conversions made by a player in a single season in program history, standing only seven kicks behind her 29 total made conversions from 2022-23 which stands tied for the third most in program history. Eisenhart also added two tries to her tally over the season to help the Black Knights to their 6-3 record.
Yesenia Morales, Sophomore Center/Flanker/Wing | Milwaukee, Wis.
Morales made a splash in her sophomore campaign, tying for the most individual tries on the squad with six alongside Stevie-Rae Ricklick and Chloe De Leon. Morales' agility allowed her to slip through opposing defenses to collect her 30 total points this season and push the Black Knights towards their 41 total tries and 280 total points over the season.
Second Team All-NIRA
Chloe De Leon, Freshman Back | Carmel, Ind.
De Leon delivered a strong 2024 campaign for her first collegiate rugby season, tying for the team-high in tries in a single season with six tries along with Yesenia Morales and Stevie-Rae Ricklick. De Leon's speed made her a threat from all over the field as she could receive the ball and break through defensive lines with ease as she outpaced opposing players.
Cecilia Ollis, Junior Front Row | Charleston, S.C.
Ollis was a staunch leader for the Black Knights in their 2024 season. Ollis was a strong defender for Army, helping the squad stage several try-line stands to hold off opposing offenses and propel Army to their 6-3 record. Ollis was a scoring threat throughout the season as well, powering through opposing defenses to earn a team-fourth five tries and team-fifth 25 points.
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