DSHA's Yesenia Morales to attend USA u20 Camp

 

DSHA grad Yesenia Morales ('23), currently a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, will attend the USA Rugby u20 Women's Camp over Christmas Break.   A key contributor during her first year in college, Morales scored three tries this season at the NCAA Division One level.  At DSHA she led her team to state and national championships.  Congrats and best of luck.  (West Point article here)

WGR 2023 All State Awards

WGR All-State Award winners display exemplary character, ability, skill, and commitment in Wisconsin Fall League Play.  This is an honorary individual award separate from the Wisconsin HS All-Star program under head coach Jeff Noe, which is determined by players trying out and their availability.  DSHA’s two teams were undefeated this fall leading to some unprecedented representation with AST awards.

Backs

Mary Grace Bohne (11) CMHS

Aleah Breed (12) SPASH

Anastasia Byrne (10) DSHA

Liv Chavez (12) Muskego

Evelyn Coffu*+ (12) DSHA

Caitlyn Dieman+ (11) Hamilton

Pam Domres+ (12) SPASH

Maria Hilbert (10) DSHA

Bella Jankowski (10) Green Bay

Addison Josetti (9) DSHA JV

Molly McGown (10) DSHA JV

Flannery O’Keef*+ (12) DSHA

Sydney Pendowski* (11) CMH

Sonia Perkovich (10) DSHA

Cece Rose* (11) Green Bay

Madeline Savoie (10) DSHA

Scout Spadoni+ (12) SPASH

Ella Vranak (10) CMHS

Meghan Walsh*+ (12) DSHA

Jocelyn Widrig (10)Green Bay

Lucy Wilson*+ (12) CMHS

Forwards

Kate Ambrose (11) DSHA

Gissell Arenal (12) DSHA JV

Milana Commare+ (12) Bruisers

Payton Corr (12) DSHA JV

Sienna Ebo+ (11) DSHA

Meghan Finerty*+ (12) DSHA

Molly Flanagan* (12) CMHS

Mary Foy (12) DSHA

Marigold Fritz (11) CMHS

Stella Gustafson (9) Madison

Breanna Henry (11) DSHA

Grace Houts (10) Hamilton

Cassy Lewandowski (10) CMHS

Dorothy Newman (12) CMHS

Greta Rehmann+ (12) DSHA

Ashlynn Rzepka (12) SPASH

Melanie Sanchez+ (12) DSHA

Mary “Trixie” Setliff (12) DSHA

Bella Stevens (11) CMHS

Madison Turcinovic*+ (12) DSHA

Sydney Worzalla (12) SPASH

*2021 All State Team Member 

+2022 All State Team Member

2023 WGR League Awards

Team Sportsmanship Award

MadTown Furies/Muskego for working together to ensure their teams girls could still get the opportunity to play. It was great to see them develop throughout the season and grow from two separate teams into one. The girls and their coaches worked hard to do joint practices when they could to ensure they were able to play 15s rugby.

Spirit of the Game Award

Joe Garcia serves his community as an RN on nights but during the day he is found advocating for the players in our league. You can find Joe on the sideline offering his medical skills as a covering trainer.  He cares about Wisconsin girls rugb, and it’s much appreciated.

Girls High School Rugby Nationals 2024 Announcement

 December 15th, 2023           

     This spring marks a landmark year in American girls rugby.   The 25th Annual Girls High School Rugby National Tournament will take place the weekend of May 18th-19th, 2024.

     Madison United Rugby will host the event at the Cottage Grove, Wisconsin Rugby Complex.  With two grass fields, club house, locker rooms, stands for fans, and newly installed lights, the facility has recently hosted multiple high-level events.  In 2023 the facility hosted USA Rugby Club 7’s Nationals, Great Midwest Men’s Collegiate Playoffs, Badgerland Wisconsin High School Boys State Tournament, and the Girls High School National Tournament. 

     Organizers are planning for a Division I of 8 teams as well as a Division II or developmental bracket of 8 teams.  Teams interested in JV matches should also register to express interest.

     Brad Dufek, Director of Madison United Rugby noted that "After a successful first run-out last Spring, we're pleased to once again provide a platform for young women from across the country to showcase their skills on a National stage. Madison United is well prepared to welcome the best teams in the U.S. to Cottage Grove."

     “Having teams represent different territories makes this tournament a National event,” noted NGCC Chair John Klein.  The early list of probable teams include: Catholic Memorial HS, City Honors HS, DSHA HS, Eagle HS, Grandville HS, Hamilton HS, St Joseph’s Academy HS, and Warsaw HS.  The early “possibles” list includes notable additions such as Taft HS and Honohegah HS, both from Illinois.  This would be the first national girls tournament appearance for any teams from Illinois. 

   Questions regarding registration and policies should be directed to National Girls Coaches Committee member John Waliszewski.  Venue and city information should be directed to Brad Dufek.  

Tournament Host NGCC Registration Contact

Brad Dufek John Waliszewski

murugbydirector@gmail.com

     Event registration, mission statement, and past event results linked below:

Interested teams register here

Event Site with hotel info & schedules

Entry fee and Team Agreements due 3/15/24

The National Girls Coaches Committee Mission Statement & Nationals Historical Records

2023 Nationals Results and Schedule