FROSTBURG — Natalie Allen and Scout Spadoni became the first players from the Frostburg State women’s rugby program to earn All-NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rugby Association) selections on Friday.
The Bobcats completed the second season of women’s rugby in school history last fall.
Allen was named to the NIRA Division II First-Team, while Spadoni received NIRA DII Honorable Mention.
Spadoni and Allen finished in the top-two of most statistical categories for Frostburg, carrying the team to a 5-4 record and their first-ever appearance in the NIRA playoffs.
Allen led the team in tackles and tackle completion, while Spadoni was second on the squad in tackle completion and third in total tackles.
Both Allen and Spadoni had over five runs of 20 meters, while the latter led the team in points scored.