COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. (November 16, 2015) - A friendly rivalry against our sister academies always makes for a good time. While the weekend may have been dampened by the 20-3 loss on the football field, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Cadets claimed victory over the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons in events throughout their stay at the Air Force Academy.
The festivities for the extended weekend began Nov. 5 with a bonfire rally at West Point. Cadets lit the "Chair Force" on fire and celebrated the upcoming weekend.
Hundreds of cadets were then flown to Colorado Springs on Air Force planes so they could partake in the merriments and enjoy all the competing sports and club teams.
Some of the Army West Point highlights from the weekend included a Women's Rugby shutout against the Falcons 43-0.
The Army Women's Boxing team also beat Air Force in a no-prisoners victory, beating the Falcons 3-0.
Army Co-ed Soccer beat Air Force 3-2; Judo reigned victorious 16-4-6; the Climbing team edged out the Falcons 562.2-532.5; and Men's Team Handball narrowly defeated Air Force 41-40.
"Air Force's Judo team works very hard and it was great competing with them," said Class of 2017 Cadet and Judo club member Frank Lin. "Overall, it was a great experience learning about our sister academy and how everything works."
Related Links:
U.S. Military Academy at West Point website
U.S. Army Garrison West Point website
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