The Mountaineers were represented by three squads. In the men’s group, the local club split into two sides, the Mountaineers and the Brothers — to take on Saratoga and Syracuse. All four teams competed in two games of 10s rugby.

In women’s action, the Mountaineers squared off against Upper Valley, New Hampshire in three matches of 15s rugby.

The Brothers, finished as the only unbeaten team on a day that featured some competitive matches. The Brothers went 2-0 with a 24-19 win over Syracuse followed by a 33-17 victory over Saratoga. The Mountaineers lost their two contests, falling 20-5 against Syracuse and dropping a 24-15 decision to Saratoga.

The Mountaineers women finished with a 2-1 record against Upper Valley, posting 12-0 and 19-0 victories and falling by a 12-5 score.

Baylee Annis carries the ball for the Mountaineers during action against Upper Valley on Saturday. Also pictured for the Mountaineers are, from the left, Katie O’Reilly, Trish Wickwire and Ericka Moody. (Provided photo — Tammy Morgan)

Saturday was the last time the Mountaineers competed at home as they gear up for the 46th Annual Can-Am Rugby Tournament taking place in Saranac Lake and Lake Placid Aug. 2-4. The Mountaineers men are the two-time defending champions in the men’s social division.

The Mountaineers men and women have one more day of competition prior to hosting the Can-Am tournament, when they travel to play at Upper Valley, New Hampshire on July 13.

DJ Morgan of the Brothers breaks through defenders during men’s rugby action Saturday at Spencer Boatworks. (Provided photo — Tammy Morgan)