sentences:  Returning to USARFU Men's Div.II Sweet Sixteen playoffs in Spring 2001, the Yanks received a berth in the playoffs which were held locally by New Haven "Old Black" RFC in New Haven, CT. After defeating Buffalo RFC in the first round, the 2001 championship series saw the Yanks enter the Elite Eight for the first time in club history.Unfortunately, the Yanks progressed no further, falling again to Fort Worth RFC.