pictured: DSHA sophomore Maggie Brennan tackles Memorial's Maggie Wesolowski.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
State Tournament Photos
To see the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Lake Country Living photo-spread on the State Tournament, visit this link
pictured: DSHA sophomore Maggie Brennan tackles Memorial's Maggie Wesolowski.
pictured: DSHA sophomore Maggie Brennan tackles Memorial's Maggie Wesolowski.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Wisconsin State Champions
The 13th Wisconsin High School Girls Rugby State Championship, and the 6th State Tournament conluded Sunday and saw Divine Svior Holy Angels High School win their 12th State Championship. It's a remarkable record of excellence hardly ever accomplished in any sport. Congratulations on acheiving a record of excellence that spans more than a decade. Congrats to all the girls and coach Klein and his entire staff of coaches: Boris Turcinovic, Kathryn Maloney, Erin Coogan, and Marie Haas. Your current freshman were probably all toddlers when you won your first State Championship! While we at WGR aren't saying you're old, you have, we shall say, longevity.
Other records of note include Catholic Memorial becoming the second team to make back-to-back finals, and Kettle Moraine's success speaks for itself as they've finished in the top three of a very competitive state for three consecutive years.
2012 DSHA CMHS Kettle Moraine
2011 DSHA CMHS Kettle
Moraine
2010 DSHA Kettle Moraine Brookfield
2009 DSHA Brookfield Vernon
2008 DSHA CMHS Vernon
2007 DSHA Vernon CMHS
2006 DSHA Vernon
2005 DSHA Vernon
2004 DSHA Kettle Moraine
2003 DSHA Kettle Moraine
2002 Kettle Moraine DSHA
2001 DSHA Northshore
2000 DSHA Kettle Moraine
Sunday, October 28, 2012
2012 State Tournament Results
Sunday, Oct 28th ended another remarkable year in Wisconsin Girls Rugby: a slate of drama-filled games, record attendance, and the end of an era.
After a long weekend of rugby, we wanted to note a few highlights on the day, and only wish we had time for a more detailed recap of the matches:
-Wisconsin Girls Rugby's League Coordinator, Jeff Noe, oversaw his last State Tournament today, in addition to coaching his last game after ten years with the Kettle Moraine girls. Some days, i just don't know how Coach Noe did it all ... playing Division I rugby for the Milwaukee Harlequins and the Milwaukee Barbarians, being league administrator, heading-up the state tournament, reffing boys high school matches, working as team manager for the USA u20 Women's National team, and coaching an outstanding KM girls program. After coaching hundreds of girls over the years, the least WGR could do was present him with a nice plaque at the trophy presentation to commemorate his volunteer efforts. Thanks Noe. You will be missed.
We also wanted to highlight a comment from one of your girls posted the other day, as it sums up who you are better than any of us on the WGR staff could:
"Noe! I was looking at this blog before our 3rd place game like I do before a lot of games and I saw a letter to all of the players and fans about the state tournament. I was really touched by the effort and attitude section, so I copied it to show to the team. Then, I scrolled down and saw that you wrote it! This honestly didn't suprise me. Everything that you do for the team and Wisconsin rugby reflects the words that you posted in the letter. You have taught me and the girls so much and I will never forget all that you have done. You will always be a member of the Knightmares, no matter where you go. -Libby Schubert, Knightmares :)"
-For the record, Kettle Moraine pulled off one of the upsets of the day as they defeated Vernon 10-5 to win the 3rd Place Match and Wisconsin's third seed to the Midwest Championship. A long try-line stand defined the heart and emotion with which the KM girls played. It was also an effort displayed by a tough Vernon team that has a lot to be proud of after a nice, winning season.
-The championship match was a tight first-half battle that kept the crowd and both sidelines on their feet. CMHS controlled the match in the opening first-half, but found themselves down 5-0 at the halftime break after some great continuity by the Dashers. DSHA made some halftime adjustments and scored in the first five-minutes of the second-half to take control of the match. Phenomenol defensive pressure from the Dashers probably turned the tide of the match in their favor. Congrats to DSHA on a well-earned Championship and some excellent rugby!
-The fifth place match saw Oak Creek pull off another upset on the day, as they unseated the higher-ranked Brookfield/Tosa side 24-0. An earlier 15-5 conference match gave an indication that this would be a good matchup, and the ensuing rematch did not disappoint. Both teams gained alot from their experience against top teams and it was an entertaining match.
-In the 7th/8th Place match Menomonee Falls lost to DSHA's JV side 53-10.
-Fond Du Lac played Oak Creek's Jv side in a high-scoring match of 10's.
Championship
DSHA 32 CMHS 0
3rd Place
Vernon 5 Kettle Moraine 10
5th
Brookfield 0 Oak Creek 24
7th
Menomonee Falls 10 DSHA JV 53
JV Match
Fond Du Lac 31 Oak Creek JV 39
Final Standings and Won/Loss Record:
#1 DSHA 8-0
#2 CMHS 6-2
#3 Kettle Moraine 5-3
#4 Vernon 5-3
#5 Oak Creek 2-5-1
#6 Brookfield 3-5
#7 Menomonee Falls 1-7
#8 Fond Du Lac 0-8
After a long weekend of rugby, we wanted to note a few highlights on the day, and only wish we had time for a more detailed recap of the matches:
-Wisconsin Girls Rugby's League Coordinator, Jeff Noe, oversaw his last State Tournament today, in addition to coaching his last game after ten years with the Kettle Moraine girls. Some days, i just don't know how Coach Noe did it all ... playing Division I rugby for the Milwaukee Harlequins and the Milwaukee Barbarians, being league administrator, heading-up the state tournament, reffing boys high school matches, working as team manager for the USA u20 Women's National team, and coaching an outstanding KM girls program. After coaching hundreds of girls over the years, the least WGR could do was present him with a nice plaque at the trophy presentation to commemorate his volunteer efforts. Thanks Noe. You will be missed.
We also wanted to highlight a comment from one of your girls posted the other day, as it sums up who you are better than any of us on the WGR staff could:
"Noe! I was looking at this blog before our 3rd place game like I do before a lot of games and I saw a letter to all of the players and fans about the state tournament. I was really touched by the effort and attitude section, so I copied it to show to the team. Then, I scrolled down and saw that you wrote it! This honestly didn't suprise me. Everything that you do for the team and Wisconsin rugby reflects the words that you posted in the letter. You have taught me and the girls so much and I will never forget all that you have done. You will always be a member of the Knightmares, no matter where you go. -Libby Schubert, Knightmares :)"
-For the record, Kettle Moraine pulled off one of the upsets of the day as they defeated Vernon 10-5 to win the 3rd Place Match and Wisconsin's third seed to the Midwest Championship. A long try-line stand defined the heart and emotion with which the KM girls played. It was also an effort displayed by a tough Vernon team that has a lot to be proud of after a nice, winning season.
-The championship match was a tight first-half battle that kept the crowd and both sidelines on their feet. CMHS controlled the match in the opening first-half, but found themselves down 5-0 at the halftime break after some great continuity by the Dashers. DSHA made some halftime adjustments and scored in the first five-minutes of the second-half to take control of the match. Phenomenol defensive pressure from the Dashers probably turned the tide of the match in their favor. Congrats to DSHA on a well-earned Championship and some excellent rugby!
-The fifth place match saw Oak Creek pull off another upset on the day, as they unseated the higher-ranked Brookfield/Tosa side 24-0. An earlier 15-5 conference match gave an indication that this would be a good matchup, and the ensuing rematch did not disappoint. Both teams gained alot from their experience against top teams and it was an entertaining match.
-In the 7th/8th Place match Menomonee Falls lost to DSHA's JV side 53-10.
-Fond Du Lac played Oak Creek's Jv side in a high-scoring match of 10's.
Championship
DSHA 32 CMHS 0
3rd Place
Vernon 5 Kettle Moraine 10
5th
Brookfield 0 Oak Creek 24
7th
Menomonee Falls 10 DSHA JV 53
JV Match
Fond Du Lac 31 Oak Creek JV 39
Final Standings and Won/Loss Record:
#1 DSHA 8-0
#2 CMHS 6-2
#3 Kettle Moraine 5-3
#4 Vernon 5-3
#5 Oak Creek 2-5-1
#6 Brookfield 3-5
#7 Menomonee Falls 1-7
#8 Fond Du Lac 0-8
Friday, October 26, 2012
A Letter to our Student Athletes, Parents, and Coaches
from the inside cover of the 2012 State Tournament Program, available on gameday:
Dear rugby players, families, and friends,
Thank you for coming out to support Wisconsin Girls High School Rugby as we celebrate out sixth annual end of season tournament. Wisconsin is known as one of the best leagues for high school girls in the nation as many of the programs have represented the state in Midwest and National tournaments. No other state can claim anywhere near the six different teams Wisconsin has sent to Nationals as well as always finishing fifth or higher in the tournament. This is representative of the talent, and quality of rugby played in Wisconsin as well as the effort and commitment needed by all the teams to compete in an extremely tough league.
Rugby for me is about realizing what you can control and what you cannot. We cannot control the weather. We cannot control the referee. Both of those things must be dealt with by each team. What we can control is our effort and our attitude. We must strive as a league and rugby community to promote a positive attitude that looks to fix mistakes, encourage our teammates, and continue to work together against the opposition. It is the players’ effort and approach to adversity allows them to be successful and deliver their best performance. But it is never a perfect performance and how a team responds to those challenges and setbacks, with a positive attitude and effort, is what can create something memorable.
The crowd needs to remember this as well. Our focus should be on encouraging players to dust themselves off after a missed tackle, or praise an extra effort that results in a turnover. There should be respect for all the teams and the referees that are out competing on the final day of the season.
Thank you again for celebrating our Sixth Annual State Tournament. I hope you will all join me in showing respect, encouragement, and celebration to all the teams and referees after the tremendous amount of work dedicated to a season of rugby. I am looking forward to watching several competitive rugby matches that will mark the conclusion of a great fall rugby season.
Cheers,
Jeff Noe
WI High School Girls Rugby Coordinator
Dear rugby players, families, and friends,
Thank you for coming out to support Wisconsin Girls High School Rugby as we celebrate out sixth annual end of season tournament. Wisconsin is known as one of the best leagues for high school girls in the nation as many of the programs have represented the state in Midwest and National tournaments. No other state can claim anywhere near the six different teams Wisconsin has sent to Nationals as well as always finishing fifth or higher in the tournament. This is representative of the talent, and quality of rugby played in Wisconsin as well as the effort and commitment needed by all the teams to compete in an extremely tough league.
Rugby for me is about realizing what you can control and what you cannot. We cannot control the weather. We cannot control the referee. Both of those things must be dealt with by each team. What we can control is our effort and our attitude. We must strive as a league and rugby community to promote a positive attitude that looks to fix mistakes, encourage our teammates, and continue to work together against the opposition. It is the players’ effort and approach to adversity allows them to be successful and deliver their best performance. But it is never a perfect performance and how a team responds to those challenges and setbacks, with a positive attitude and effort, is what can create something memorable.
The crowd needs to remember this as well. Our focus should be on encouraging players to dust themselves off after a missed tackle, or praise an extra effort that results in a turnover. There should be respect for all the teams and the referees that are out competing on the final day of the season.
Thank you again for celebrating our Sixth Annual State Tournament. I hope you will all join me in showing respect, encouragement, and celebration to all the teams and referees after the tremendous amount of work dedicated to a season of rugby. I am looking forward to watching several competitive rugby matches that will mark the conclusion of a great fall rugby season.
Cheers,
Jeff Noe
WI High School Girls Rugby Coordinator
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
State Championship Sunday
The Wisconsin Girls Rugby State Tournament takes place Sunday Oct 28th @Naga-waukee Park in Delafield. Arrive early as an overflow crowd is expected to fill the parking lot.
Match Schedule:
*2:45pm Award Presentation: players, coaches, and families are all invited to the concession area*
1pm Championship: DSHA (7-0) v CMHS (6-1) field i
11:30am 3rd Place: Vernon (5-2) v Kettle Moraine (4-3) field i
11:30am 5th Place: Brookfield/Tosa (3-4) v Oak Creek (1-5-1) field ii
10:00am 7th Place: Menomonee Falls (1-5-1) v Fond Du Lac (0-7) field i
10:00am JV Game: DSHA JV v Oak Creek/CMH JV field ii
In other news, scores from last week in the Great Waters Women's Collegiate D2 Conference:
Oct. 20thUW La Crosse 75, UW Stevens Point 0
UW Whitewater 42, Northern Michigan Univ. 0
UW Platteville 34, UW Oshkosh 27
UW Eau Claire 48, UW Stout 7
Marquette Univ.-BYE
Match Schedule:
*2:45pm Award Presentation: players, coaches, and families are all invited to the concession area*
1pm Championship: DSHA (7-0) v CMHS (6-1) field i
11:30am 3rd Place: Vernon (5-2) v Kettle Moraine (4-3) field i
11:30am 5th Place: Brookfield/Tosa (3-4) v Oak Creek (1-5-1) field ii
10:00am 7th Place: Menomonee Falls (1-5-1) v Fond Du Lac (0-7) field i
10:00am JV Game: DSHA JV v Oak Creek/CMH JV field ii
In other news, scores from last week in the Great Waters Women's Collegiate D2 Conference:
Oct. 20thUW La Crosse 75, UW Stevens Point 0
UW Whitewater 42, Northern Michigan Univ. 0
UW Platteville 34, UW Oshkosh 27
UW Eau Claire 48, UW Stout 7
Marquette Univ.-BYE
Monday, October 22, 2012
Final Conference Standings
1.DSHA 7-0
2.CMHS 6-1
3.Vernon 5-2
4.Kettle Moraine 4-3
5.Brookfield 3-4
6.Oak Creek 1-5-1 (wins tie breaker of point differential)
7.Menomonee Falls 1-5-1
8.Fond Du Lac 0-7
Championship Match: DSHA v CMHS 1pm
3rd Place Match: Vernon v Kettle Moraine 11:30am (field one)
5th Place Match: Brookfield v Oak Creek 11:30am (field two)
7th Place Match: Menomonee Falls v Fond Du Lac 10am (field one)
JV Match: DSHA JV v Oak Creek JV 10am (field two)
Sunday's State Championship Tournament is just around the corner. While we await official confirmation from league offices on the tie breaker between Oak Creek and Falls for the 5th place match against Brookfield, it appears everything else is set. An unofficial perusal of the scores shows that Oak Creek probably has the edge; they scored more tries and were only shutout once.
(Update: WGR officials have confirmed that Oak Creek will be the fifth seed in Sunday's playoff, based on the third tie breaker, points differential)
While it may appear a repeat of last year, in that the 1st and 3rd place matches feature the same matchups, the storylines are far more interesting than the same old reruns on tv. In the title match, we have two teams who retooled themselves after losing 17 and 9 seniors, respectively and their teams flourished. There will be a lot of exciting new faces on the field as they renew their great rivalry. Changes in the DSHA coaching staff continue to bring new ideas and change to their program and the depth provided by a great JV team have made their game even more dynamic. Memorial, too, looks to gain from the experience they've gained both last year and in the opportunity to play a top team in the country twice in the fall.
The 3rd place match features a resurgent Vernon team that will be looking to cap off a strong season with a medal finish. With a young team that struggled in a tough league last year, they've shown what sticking together as a team and perseverance can do. Kettle Moraine is also looking to close out an emotional year, as it's their coach's last match after ten years with the program. Battling low numbers all season, their success in this match might depend on how healthy they pulled out of their match with DS last week.
1.DSHA 7-0
2.CMHS 6-1
3.Vernon 5-2
4.Kettle Moraine 4-3
5.Brookfield 3-4
6.Oak Creek 1-5-1 (wins tie breaker of point differential)
7.Menomonee Falls 1-5-1
8.Fond Du Lac 0-7
Championship Match: DSHA v CMHS 1pm
3rd Place Match: Vernon v Kettle Moraine 11:30am (field one)
5th Place Match: Brookfield v Oak Creek 11:30am (field two)
7th Place Match: Menomonee Falls v Fond Du Lac 10am (field one)
JV Match: DSHA JV v Oak Creek JV 10am (field two)
Sunday's State Championship Tournament is just around the corner. While we await official confirmation from league offices on the tie breaker between Oak Creek and Falls for the 5th place match against Brookfield, it appears everything else is set. An unofficial perusal of the scores shows that Oak Creek probably has the edge; they scored more tries and were only shutout once.
(Update: WGR officials have confirmed that Oak Creek will be the fifth seed in Sunday's playoff, based on the third tie breaker, points differential)
While it may appear a repeat of last year, in that the 1st and 3rd place matches feature the same matchups, the storylines are far more interesting than the same old reruns on tv. In the title match, we have two teams who retooled themselves after losing 17 and 9 seniors, respectively and their teams flourished. There will be a lot of exciting new faces on the field as they renew their great rivalry. Changes in the DSHA coaching staff continue to bring new ideas and change to their program and the depth provided by a great JV team have made their game even more dynamic. Memorial, too, looks to gain from the experience they've gained both last year and in the opportunity to play a top team in the country twice in the fall.
The 3rd place match features a resurgent Vernon team that will be looking to cap off a strong season with a medal finish. With a young team that struggled in a tough league last year, they've shown what sticking together as a team and perseverance can do. Kettle Moraine is also looking to close out an emotional year, as it's their coach's last match after ten years with the program. Battling low numbers all season, their success in this match might depend on how healthy they pulled out of their match with DS last week.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Former WI High School Rugger Plays for USA tonight!
Former Catholic Memorial High School student and St Norbert's College basketball player, Tom Katzfey is scheduled to start for the USA at 8 Man in the match Saturday (tonight!)against Uruaguay. It starts at 7:30 our time and is being played in Langford, BC.
Here's the link to watch the USA game live:
http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/rugby/rugbycanada/2012-americas-rugby-championship
Here's the link to watch the USA game live:
http://www.sportscanada.tv/index.php/rugby/rugbycanada/2012-americas-rugby-championship
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