Officials at the WGR archives have unearthed ancient documents dating back to the earliest days of WGR. One such discovery is the roster of the second Wisconsin Girls u-19 from June of 2003. In a tournament held at the Madison Crossroads pitch, with its massive wooden telephone pole goalposts, the Wisconsin u19's were schedule to play an Indiana and a Minnessota select team. When Minnessota cancelled the night before the event, Wisconsin fielded a u-17 developmental side in their place. The team included players from each of the teams in existance at the time, including the newly founded Vernon Harlequins. The championship game against Indiana ended tied. The teams squared off for kicks and after the five kicks each, Indiana emerged with the tied breaker.
The original roster is reprinted below. Rugby followers will probably recognize more than a few names, as many of these young athletes went on to long, successful high school and even collegiate careers. Wisconsin alumni please contact our offices at wisconsingirlsrugby@gmail.com We'd love to hear from you and where your journey has taken you!
Melissa Appleby Northshore
Whitney Baker Kettle Moraine
Rebecca Bersch Northshore
Brittany Biedenbender Vernon (UWM)
Ashley Clark Northshore
Jenny D'Acquisto Kettle Moraine
Lindsey Fickau Vernon (UWM. Now coaching)
Alyssa Hext DSHA
JoJo Hoffman DSHA (Captain) (Ohio St, USA u19's)
Amanda Karch Kettle Moraine
Farley King DSHA
Courtney Masnica Kettle Moraine
Allie Movrich Kettle Moraine (UW-Madison)
Maggie Perdzock Kettle Moraine (UW-Mad, US u23's, Now coaching)
Sarah Perdzock Kettle Moraine
Hope Reddington Kettle Moraine
Samantha Ross Northshore
Megan Schultz Northshore (UWM)
Nicki Sheldon Northshore
Maura Schifalacqua DSHA
Christine Tighe DSHA
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