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The Harlots are a close-knit club. We have enjoyed both smashing success and humbling defeat in our first season.

* UtiCuse vs. The Saratoga Stallions (2009)*

We had our pre-game cheer...

Then it was kickoff!

Nasty flew in the line-outs!

And Gilly ran one in early.

Amanda kept the ball moving...

and after Nasty aced another line-out,

Amanda pushed another try in.

 We scrummed all day, and won quite a few!

Then, at the social to follow:

We supervised a rookie race,

helped Nasty cool off cause she was mean,

and then bonded over the flip-cup table. Go team!

 * Blue Balls 2009 *

This photo was taken following our first victory of the Spring Season 2009 at the Blue Balls rugby tournament at Fort Drum. It was freezing cold, but it was worth it!

Kickoff of the first game was at 10:00am. Conditions were about 28 degrees with high winds and heavy sleet.

Ann, Amanda and Gilly ready to defend a line-out.

Juke and Ann running the wing...

Trudging toward the game line after a penalty is called.

We were already numb, but we scrummed anyway!

Ann grabs a pass from Juke then moves it down the wing.

Val makes a tackle against Cortland State while Nasty and Candi move to support.

The victoious UtiCuse after a long day of hypothermia-inducing rugby.

Of course, we had to show off our plaque at the social!