Registration for the Lakefront 7's closes June 3rd. Three teams are currently booked for the girls bracket, including Catholic Memorial and the Brighton Storm out of Tennessee.
The girls bracket is less expensive than all the other brackets and to be a part of the 80+ team event and it's incredible atmosphere on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee is well worth it.
According to the website:
"This bracket is for girls high school teams looking to play competitive 7s. NOTE: High School seniors who have graduated this year are eligible to play. College players are NOT eligible."
Info on the tournament and online team registration can be found here:
http://www.lakefront7s.com/
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
The High School Challenge
June 1st-2nd, the Collegiate Rugby 7's Championships take place at PPL Park in Philadelphia. Commonly referred to as the "CRC" the collegiate men's matches are broadcast on NBC both Saturday and Sunday.
To call PPL a park is a misnomer; it's a full fledged brand-new stadium built on the waterfront in Philly. Home to a MLS team, crowds could be as high as 14,000. The atmosphere is special. Each college team has their own section of supporters, decked out in school colors. The rugby is incredible; fast and skilled. Seeing the 7's matches in person is eye-opening and even more impressive than watching on TV. You appreciate the speed and athleticism of the game better in-person.
Connected to the event is the "High School Challenge." Building towards an unofficial national 7's championship is the idea of the HSC 7's. With pool play games Friday at Drexel University and Penn, the high school athletes get a chance to play the best 7's teams from around the country. The famed New York city-side, Pride attends every year with their boys side. So does Fallbrook, California, DSHA, and Catholic Memorial, on the girls side.
Three other highlights make from a great experience. Saturday night is the high school banquet featuring all the boys and girls teams together. All weekend players and coaches from the English professional teams in the Aviva Premiership fly over to run clinics on the grounds of the stadium. Lastly, there will be a scouting combine for all high school athletes interested in getting their info out to collegiate recruiters.
To call PPL a park is a misnomer; it's a full fledged brand-new stadium built on the waterfront in Philly. Home to a MLS team, crowds could be as high as 14,000. The atmosphere is special. Each college team has their own section of supporters, decked out in school colors. The rugby is incredible; fast and skilled. Seeing the 7's matches in person is eye-opening and even more impressive than watching on TV. You appreciate the speed and athleticism of the game better in-person.
Connected to the event is the "High School Challenge." Building towards an unofficial national 7's championship is the idea of the HSC 7's. With pool play games Friday at Drexel University and Penn, the high school athletes get a chance to play the best 7's teams from around the country. The famed New York city-side, Pride attends every year with their boys side. So does Fallbrook, California, DSHA, and Catholic Memorial, on the girls side.
Three other highlights make from a great experience. Saturday night is the high school banquet featuring all the boys and girls teams together. All weekend players and coaches from the English professional teams in the Aviva Premiership fly over to run clinics on the grounds of the stadium. Lastly, there will be a scouting combine for all high school athletes interested in getting their info out to collegiate recruiters.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
National Tournament Pictures
Rick Benavides is one of the professional photographers who attended the National Tournament last weekend. He could be seen cruising down the sidelines of matches in all three divisions.
Anyone interested in purchasing some of his action photographs can visit his webpage:
Welcome to Ricks-pics!! (click here to visit the webpage)
A note from Rick himself:
"We know you are working very hard on the field, court or the track. We are working just as hard on the sidelines to get that perfect action shot. Ricks-Pics uses the highest quality of digital photography equipment on the market and is always looking to stay ahead of the technology.
No matter what size photo you want, this site offers you the most options for your individual needs. If photos aren't what you want, we offer many other fun and exciting products. Put your favorite image on a t-shirt or on a keepsake box. These products will make unique gift items. Click on the merchandise tab to make your selection."
WGR Conference Meeting June 12th
The WGR Conference Meeting takes place June 12th at 7pm. All teams are required to send a representative. Teams in development or interested in joining the conference must also give notice to the board and send a representative to facilitate scheduling matters.
The Board of Directors will also be providing bylaw updates and unveil plans for the 2013 State Championship Tournament.
Inquiries should be directed to:
wisconsingirlsrugby@gmail.com
The Board of Directors will also be providing bylaw updates and unveil plans for the 2013 State Championship Tournament.
Inquiries should be directed to:
wisconsingirlsrugby@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2013 Girls National High School Championship All-Tournament Team
USA Junior All-American Coach Danielle Miller attended the National Girls High School Championships and awarded medals to all the Girls High School National Championship All Tournament
Team:
DIVISION 1
Cassidy Meyers - Kent
Asinate Serevi - Kent
Maggie Myles - West Carroll
Tayler Schussler - West Carroll
Janelle Copek - West Carroll
Lindey Wise - DSHA
Maggie Brennan - DSHA
Emily Van Bibber - DSHA
Morgan Harris - DSHA
Katy Peoples - Summit County
Morgan Courtney - Summit County
Ana Tufai - Amazons
Fina Toeta - Danville
Megan Pinson - Fallbrook
Johni Durbin - Fallbrook
Jeanie Garcia - Fallbrook
Richelle Clark - Fallbrook
Kellie Piatt - Catholic Memorial
Maggie Wesolowski - Catholic Memorial
Julie Else - Catholic Memorial
An impressive list of players to say the least. A few other players stood out to our WGR field staff as worthy of nomination:
The Sacramento Amazons, with two wins, including a convincing win over Summit and a close loss to DSHA, are probably worthy of a few more nods. Eti Haungato is the powerful wing who scored three tries against Summitt in the 5th Place match. She's a player every opposing team has to find a way to contain. The Amazon's flyhalf, Melelea Tausinga, although only a freshman, is also remarkable young lady and a very talented rugger.
Danville, as well, could easily have found themselves finishing higher, and seemed to get better with each match. Their fullback, Leti Hingano may have been the fastest player in the tournament.
Lastly, Fallbrook could easily have had more recognition because they were clearly the top team. If there's another honorable mention, recognize their #10 Rachel Stephens, who as a sophomore, kept the ball moving, passed with grace, and made good decisions all weekend.
DIVISION 2
Janal Prince - Snow Canyon
Madison Yates - Snow Canyon
Myra Auble - Snow Canyon
Gabby Cantorna - State College
Ceara Sammon - NYRC
Jianna McCullough - NYRC
Genna Joyce - Armstrong
Tricia Harris - Armstrong
Rachel Aufdembrink - Armstrong
Ali DeCrane - St. Joseph Academy
Jackie Harter - St. Joseph Academy
Chelsea Hirzel - St. Joseph Academy
Erica Baus - Vernon
Emily Cutbirth - Vernon
Quincy Persinger - Parma
Lea Walsh - Parma
McKenzie Lane - Fullerton
Isabel Manu - Fullerton
Kayla Rudman - Fullerton
FESTIVAL DIVISION:
Cassie Schultz - Kettle Moraine
Courtney Crouse - Kettle Moraine
Emily Winter - Brookfield
Becca Bukvich - Brookfield
Megan Kennedy - Armstrong JV
Anisa Feto - Oak Creek
DIVISION 1
Cassidy Meyers - Kent
Asinate Serevi - Kent
Maggie Myles - West Carroll
Tayler Schussler - West Carroll
Janelle Copek - West Carroll
Lindey Wise - DSHA
Maggie Brennan - DSHA
Emily Van Bibber - DSHA
Morgan Harris - DSHA
Katy Peoples - Summit County
Morgan Courtney - Summit County
Ana Tufai - Amazons
Fina Toeta - Danville
Megan Pinson - Fallbrook
Johni Durbin - Fallbrook
Jeanie Garcia - Fallbrook
Richelle Clark - Fallbrook
Kellie Piatt - Catholic Memorial
Maggie Wesolowski - Catholic Memorial
Julie Else - Catholic Memorial
An impressive list of players to say the least. A few other players stood out to our WGR field staff as worthy of nomination:
The Sacramento Amazons, with two wins, including a convincing win over Summit and a close loss to DSHA, are probably worthy of a few more nods. Eti Haungato is the powerful wing who scored three tries against Summitt in the 5th Place match. She's a player every opposing team has to find a way to contain. The Amazon's flyhalf, Melelea Tausinga, although only a freshman, is also remarkable young lady and a very talented rugger.
Danville, as well, could easily have found themselves finishing higher, and seemed to get better with each match. Their fullback, Leti Hingano may have been the fastest player in the tournament.
Lastly, Fallbrook could easily have had more recognition because they were clearly the top team. If there's another honorable mention, recognize their #10 Rachel Stephens, who as a sophomore, kept the ball moving, passed with grace, and made good decisions all weekend.
DIVISION 2
Janal Prince - Snow Canyon
Madison Yates - Snow Canyon
Myra Auble - Snow Canyon
Gabby Cantorna - State College
Ceara Sammon - NYRC
Jianna McCullough - NYRC
Genna Joyce - Armstrong
Tricia Harris - Armstrong
Rachel Aufdembrink - Armstrong
Ali DeCrane - St. Joseph Academy
Jackie Harter - St. Joseph Academy
Chelsea Hirzel - St. Joseph Academy
Erica Baus - Vernon
Emily Cutbirth - Vernon
Quincy Persinger - Parma
Lea Walsh - Parma
McKenzie Lane - Fullerton
Isabel Manu - Fullerton
Kayla Rudman - Fullerton
FESTIVAL DIVISION:
Cassie Schultz - Kettle Moraine
Courtney Crouse - Kettle Moraine
Emily Winter - Brookfield
Becca Bukvich - Brookfield
Megan Kennedy - Armstrong JV
Anisa Feto - Oak Creek
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Girls Nationals D2 Scores 2013
Girls Nationals D2 2013
Congratulations to all the teams involved and especially to our finalists, Fullerton and Armstrong.
Quarterfinals:
#1 Armstrong 56 #8 Vernon 8
#4 Snow Canyon 12 #5 St Joe's 11 (OT)
#2 Fullerton 22 #7 Parma 0
#3 State College 3 #6 New York 15
Semifinals:
Armstrong 10 Snow Canyon 5
New York 0 Fullerton 30
Consolation Semis
Vernon 10 St Joe's 59
State College 7 Parma 17
Finals
1st: Armstrong 17 Fullerton 27
3rd: Snow Canyon 48 New York 5
5th: St Joe's 19 Parma 5
7th: Vernon 25 State College 10
D2
1 Fullerton (So Cal)
2 Armstrong (Minn.)
3 Snow Canyon (Utah)
4 New York (NY)
5 St Joe's (Ohio)
6 Parma (Ohio)
7 Vernon (WI)
8 State College (Pa.)
Congratulations to all the teams involved and especially to our finalists, Fullerton and Armstrong.
Quarterfinals:
#1 Armstrong 56 #8 Vernon 8
#4 Snow Canyon 12 #5 St Joe's 11 (OT)
#2 Fullerton 22 #7 Parma 0
#3 State College 3 #6 New York 15
Semifinals:
Armstrong 10 Snow Canyon 5
New York 0 Fullerton 30
Consolation Semis
Vernon 10 St Joe's 59
State College 7 Parma 17
Finals
1st: Armstrong 17 Fullerton 27
3rd: Snow Canyon 48 New York 5
5th: St Joe's 19 Parma 5
7th: Vernon 25 State College 10
D2
1 Fullerton (So Cal)
2 Armstrong (Minn.)
3 Snow Canyon (Utah)
4 New York (NY)
5 St Joe's (Ohio)
6 Parma (Ohio)
7 Vernon (WI)
8 State College (Pa.)
Monday, May 20, 2013
National Tournament Articles
Here are some media stories on the National Girls Tournament:
There are two nice articles from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/preps/
**If you have some articles from your home states, please sent us the links!
Rugby Magazine has a few articles of their own as well:
http://www.rugbymag.com/girls/8112-dsha-3rd-best-girls-hs-in-the-nation.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8111-fallbrook-bags-title-3-with-convincing-nit-performance.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8105-danville-taking-it-all-in-at-nits.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8113-the-zons-are-back-and-still-growing.html
For tournament information and feedback:
Website: www.RugbyChampionships.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalHighSchoolRugbyChampionships
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyChamp2013
There are two nice articles from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/preps/
**If you have some articles from your home states, please sent us the links!
Rugby Magazine has a few articles of their own as well:
http://www.rugbymag.com/girls/8112-dsha-3rd-best-girls-hs-in-the-nation.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8111-fallbrook-bags-title-3-with-convincing-nit-performance.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8105-danville-taking-it-all-in-at-nits.html
http://rugbymag.com/girls/8113-the-zons-are-back-and-still-growing.html
For tournament information and feedback:
Website: www.RugbyChampionships.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalHighSchoolRugbyChampionships
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyChamp2013
National Girls Championships: Division I
Scores from the National Girls Championship Tournament at the SCORe Soccer Complex in Racine, Wisconsin:
Division 1 Quarterfinals Saturday May 18th
The opening round of the D1 tournament featured four impressive matches. As a tournament at this level should be, every match was competitive and with the exception of the 1 v 8 match, one could see how any of the matches could have gone either way.
(#1) Fallbrook 41 Danville (#8) 0
Danville came out and almost scored in the first minutes of the match, featuring the blistering pace of their standout fullback and their dynamic running #9, but Fallbrook's skill and experience were unmatched. Danville showed they can compete at this level.
(#4) Catholic Memorial 12 (#5) Summitt 5
Summitt slowed the game down well and with the short halves it proved effective for the first 22 minutes. Memorial got rolling in the second half and scored two tries.
(#2) DSHA 22 (#7) Sacramento 12
The young but very talented Amazons took on the Wisconsin powerhouse team in a match-up both coaches have wanted to see happen for over a decade. In a match worthy of a final, DSHA's fast start coupled with a strong finish helped them overcome a very talented team. The Amazons look like a potential championship team in the making.
(#3) Kent 10 (#6) West Carroll 7
Two physical teams slugged it out for the full 45 minutes. With a senior laden team, West Carroll pushed the eventual finalists but Kent just wouldn't crack.
Division 1 Semifinals
Fallbrook 33 Catholic Memorial 0
Fallbrook proved unbeatable in every match they played.
DSHA 20 Kent 22:
The Dashers passed up a field goal attempt in the closing minutes and took the quick tap instead, which ultimately they were unable to convert into the points they needed. A long intercept try from Kent's #13 Asinate Servei helped them upend the #2 seed in the tournament. DSHA played a lot of offense but couldn't finish enough against a tough defense.
Division 1 Consolation Semis
Summitt 15 (ot) Danville 12
Amazons 33 West Carroll 12
Division 1 Finals (Sunday May 18th)
Championship: Fallbrook 55 Kent 10
3rd Place: DSHA 27 Catholic Memorial 12
5th Place: Summitt 10 Sacramento 32
7th Place: West Carroll 20 Danville 71
Final Standings Division 1
(1) Fallbrook (So.Cal)
(2) Kent (Wa.)
(3) DSHA (WI)
(4) Catholic Memorial (WI)
(5) Amazons (No. Cal)
(6) Summitt (Co.)
(7) Danville (Nor Cal)
(8) West Carroll (Md.)
Division 1 Quarterfinals Saturday May 18th
The opening round of the D1 tournament featured four impressive matches. As a tournament at this level should be, every match was competitive and with the exception of the 1 v 8 match, one could see how any of the matches could have gone either way.
(#1) Fallbrook 41 Danville (#8) 0
Danville came out and almost scored in the first minutes of the match, featuring the blistering pace of their standout fullback and their dynamic running #9, but Fallbrook's skill and experience were unmatched. Danville showed they can compete at this level.
(#4) Catholic Memorial 12 (#5) Summitt 5
Summitt slowed the game down well and with the short halves it proved effective for the first 22 minutes. Memorial got rolling in the second half and scored two tries.
(#2) DSHA 22 (#7) Sacramento 12
The young but very talented Amazons took on the Wisconsin powerhouse team in a match-up both coaches have wanted to see happen for over a decade. In a match worthy of a final, DSHA's fast start coupled with a strong finish helped them overcome a very talented team. The Amazons look like a potential championship team in the making.
(#3) Kent 10 (#6) West Carroll 7
Two physical teams slugged it out for the full 45 minutes. With a senior laden team, West Carroll pushed the eventual finalists but Kent just wouldn't crack.
Division 1 Semifinals
Fallbrook 33 Catholic Memorial 0
Fallbrook proved unbeatable in every match they played.
DSHA 20 Kent 22:
The Dashers passed up a field goal attempt in the closing minutes and took the quick tap instead, which ultimately they were unable to convert into the points they needed. A long intercept try from Kent's #13 Asinate Servei helped them upend the #2 seed in the tournament. DSHA played a lot of offense but couldn't finish enough against a tough defense.
Division 1 Consolation Semis
Summitt 15 (ot) Danville 12
Amazons 33 West Carroll 12
Division 1 Finals (Sunday May 18th)
Championship: Fallbrook 55 Kent 10
3rd Place: DSHA 27 Catholic Memorial 12
5th Place: Summitt 10 Sacramento 32
7th Place: West Carroll 20 Danville 71
Final Standings Division 1
(1) Fallbrook (So.Cal)
(2) Kent (Wa.)
(3) DSHA (WI)
(4) Catholic Memorial (WI)
(5) Amazons (No. Cal)
(6) Summitt (Co.)
(7) Danville (Nor Cal)
(8) West Carroll (Md.)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Live Broadcast of Girls Nationals
Tune in throughout the day to catch the match broadcast of the high school girls national championship tournament.
Visit www.rugbychampionships.org and the Facebook event page for the high school girls national championsihps.
Matches take place at the SCORE Soccer Complex in Franksville (Racine).
1015 am the local hosts kickoff
DSHA v Sacramento
CMHS v Summitt
Visit www.rugbychampionships.org and the Facebook event page for the high school girls national championsihps.
Matches take place at the SCORE Soccer Complex in Franksville (Racine).
1015 am the local hosts kickoff
DSHA v Sacramento
CMHS v Summitt
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wisconsin Selectside Announcement
Hello everyone,
Below are the names of those athletes selected to represent
WI at the 2013 Midwest LAU Tournament:
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Erika
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Baus
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Vernon
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Lizzy
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Beach
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KM
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Rebecca
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Bukvich
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Brookfield
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Aliana
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Cervera
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Brookfield
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Courtney
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Crouse
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KM
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Dani
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Dunn
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Vernon
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Sam
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Dunn
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Vernon
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Anisa
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Feto
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Oak
Creek
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Raquel
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Galarza
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Brookfield
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Ricki
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Galstad
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KM
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Katelyn
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Harvey
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Vernon
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Tierra
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Henry
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DSHA
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Lindsay
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Hillmer
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KM
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Alexa
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Jaeger
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CMH
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Madeleine
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Koss
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CMH
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Eileen
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Lieb
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CMH
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Ellen
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Moyer
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CMH
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Beth
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Pokorny
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DSHA
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Risha
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Rathore
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Brookfield
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Cassie
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Schultz
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KM
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Allison
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Schulz
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Muskego
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Margaret
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Wesolowski
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CMH
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Caelee
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Whiteaker
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KM
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Lindey
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Wise
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DSHA
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Alternates:
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Sabrina
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Bukvich
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Brookfield
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Taylor
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Duke
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KM
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Maeve
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Hanley
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DSHA
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Sami
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Meyer
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KM
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Hayley
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Rozman
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KM
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Julia
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Scheckel
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KM
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Again
thanks to all the coaches that promoted this within your teams and for all the
individual work you do on making Wisconsin a power in girls rugby. Also, thanks
to Maggie Perdzock, Jessica Burda and Liz Entwhistle for coming out to the
tryouts to assist. And thanks to the staff coaches, Neil Grintjes, Alex
Glorioso and Shannon King for all their work in finding snow free fields,
equipment and help with the program.
Monday, May 13, 2013
National Championship May 18th-19th
Catholic Memorial and DSHA host the 2013 Girls National High School Rugby Championships this weekend, May 18-19, 2013 at the SCORe Complex 9509 Dunkelow Rd. Franksville, WI 53126
Championship Matches will be streamed live online and broadcast by Seven Fifteen Media. Info can be found on the event facebook page:
First Round Games begin at 10:15
First Round Games begin at 11:30
Championship Matches will be streamed live online and broadcast by Seven Fifteen Media. Info can be found on the event facebook page:
Division 1
1. Fallbrook, CA
2. Divine Savior Holy Angels, WI
3. Kent, WA
4. Catholic Memorial, WI
5. Summit, CO
6. West Carroll, MD
7. Amazons, CA
8. Danville, CA
First Round Games begin at 10:15
Fallbrook, CA (1) vs Danville, CA (8)
CMH, WI (4) vs. Summit, CO (5)
Kent, WA (3) vs. West Carrol, MD (6)
Divine Savior Holy Angels, WI (2) vs. Amazons, CA (7)
Divine Savior Holy Angels, WI (2) vs. Amazons, CA (7)
Division 2
1. Armstrong, MN
1. Armstrong, MN
2. Fullerton, CA
3. State College, PA
4. Lakewood, OH
5. Snow Canyon, UT
6. Saint Joseph's Academy, OH
7. NYRC, NY
8. Parma, OH
First Round Games begin at 11:30
Armstrong, MN (1) vs. Parma, OH (8)
Lakewood, OH (4) vs. Snow Canyon, UT (5)
State College, PA (3) vs. Saint Joseph's Academy, OH (6)
Fullerton, CA (2) vs. NYRC, NY (7)
Fullerton, CA (2) vs. NYRC, NY (7)
Festival Division begins at 9:00
Armstrong JV, MN vs. Brookfield, WI
Kettle Moraine, WI vs. Oak Creek, WI
Monday, May 6, 2013
Rugby Mag Rankings
For years now, Rugby Mag has published rankings and summaries of girls rugby. Some of the rankings, in particular, appear a little uninformed. In fairness to any rankings, few have seen all these teams compete in person, so it's very tough to be accurate. In fact, ranking high school and youth teams in general makes us uneasy as there's a lot of turnover among teams and a wide range of competitive depth in different conferences.
Watching the rugby played in the Midwest Semifinals, our field reporter was struck by how competitive these matches were. DSHA was clearly the best team and a deserved champion. There success runs nationally, as it's not just Midwest teams they've dominated for the last 15 years. Sometimes it seems other teams in our territory are penalized for this. There are certainly a lot of teams and strong programs throughout the Midwest, and this year's semifinals, in particular, were impressive. In the last 10 years DSHA has only ever lost to four high school programs, and three of those are Midwest teams (CMHS, KM, and Lakewood), all while participating in every National and Midwest Tournament ever held.
Armstrong impressed a great deal along the way, finishing off a tough St Joe's team, who is on a similar level as Lakewood this year. Armstrong played DSHA to a 12-0 scoreline for the first half of their match, before DSHA wore them down in the second half. Armstrong, in our opinion, could even move up into the top 8, especially now that they can finally get outside more as they were still facing snow as little as two weeks ago. They should be able to improve a lot over the next three weeks. Armstrong could find themselves ranked even higher in some other rankings after finishing third at Midwest.
The Midwest in 2013 stacks up as follows: DS (1), CMH (2), Armstrong (3), Lakewood (4) and St Joe's very close at 5. Lakewood probably drops out of the top ten in our opinion, replaced by Armstrong, who had a more impressive win over St Joe's. Lakewood, although still an impressive squad, lost to Parma, Ohio (10-15) in addition to St Joseph's and a Canadian team at the Ohio Classic. Parma combined with Amherst, Ohio to compete in the second tier at Midwest.
A few other notes ... Fullerton, California should not be ranked with high school teams. They run a u-18 program and several of their best players graduated high school the year before. Their league allows them to compete, but they are not eligible to play in the high school national tournament; thus, they aren't considered here. The Amazons recently defeated Danville 25-17 in the playoffs to secure their ranking.
We think a more accurate top ten might look something like this;
1 Fallbrook
2 DSHA
3.Kent
4 Summitt
5 West Carroll: Defeated Downington 57-7, who RugbyMag had at#10.
6 CMHS
7 Amazons
8 Danville
9 Armstrong
10 Lowland/Snow Canyon (Play state final 5/11/13)
Watching the rugby played in the Midwest Semifinals, our field reporter was struck by how competitive these matches were. DSHA was clearly the best team and a deserved champion. There success runs nationally, as it's not just Midwest teams they've dominated for the last 15 years. Sometimes it seems other teams in our territory are penalized for this. There are certainly a lot of teams and strong programs throughout the Midwest, and this year's semifinals, in particular, were impressive. In the last 10 years DSHA has only ever lost to four high school programs, and three of those are Midwest teams (CMHS, KM, and Lakewood), all while participating in every National and Midwest Tournament ever held.
Armstrong impressed a great deal along the way, finishing off a tough St Joe's team, who is on a similar level as Lakewood this year. Armstrong played DSHA to a 12-0 scoreline for the first half of their match, before DSHA wore them down in the second half. Armstrong, in our opinion, could even move up into the top 8, especially now that they can finally get outside more as they were still facing snow as little as two weeks ago. They should be able to improve a lot over the next three weeks. Armstrong could find themselves ranked even higher in some other rankings after finishing third at Midwest.
The Midwest in 2013 stacks up as follows: DS (1), CMH (2), Armstrong (3), Lakewood (4) and St Joe's very close at 5. Lakewood probably drops out of the top ten in our opinion, replaced by Armstrong, who had a more impressive win over St Joe's. Lakewood, although still an impressive squad, lost to Parma, Ohio (10-15) in addition to St Joseph's and a Canadian team at the Ohio Classic. Parma combined with Amherst, Ohio to compete in the second tier at Midwest.
A few other notes ... Fullerton, California should not be ranked with high school teams. They run a u-18 program and several of their best players graduated high school the year before. Their league allows them to compete, but they are not eligible to play in the high school national tournament; thus, they aren't considered here. The Amazons recently defeated Danville 25-17 in the playoffs to secure their ranking.
We think a more accurate top ten might look something like this;
1 Fallbrook
2 DSHA
3.Kent
4 Summitt
5 West Carroll: Defeated Downington 57-7, who RugbyMag had at#10.
6 CMHS
7 Amazons
8 Danville
9 Armstrong
10 Lowland/Snow Canyon (Play state final 5/11/13)
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Crusader Cup
The first annual Crusader Cup Sevens Tournament at Minooka Park
Varsity Pool
Catholic Memorial blue 37 Kettle Moraine 0
Catholic Memorial white 29 Brookfield 7
CMH blue 24 CMH white 0
KM 15 Brookfield 17
CMH blue 45 Brookfield 0
KM 0 CMH white 39
Second Pool
CMH 37 Brookfield 5
Muskego 29 KM 5
CMH jv 22 KM 5
CMH jv 20 Muskego 10
Brookfield 17 KM 10
Finals CMH jv 22 Brookfield 15
Varsity Pool
Catholic Memorial blue 37 Kettle Moraine 0
Catholic Memorial white 29 Brookfield 7
CMH blue 24 CMH white 0
KM 15 Brookfield 17
CMH blue 45 Brookfield 0
KM 0 CMH white 39
Second Pool
CMH 37 Brookfield 5
Muskego 29 KM 5
CMH jv 22 KM 5
CMH jv 20 Muskego 10
Brookfield 17 KM 10
Finals CMH jv 22 Brookfield 15
Friday, May 3, 2013
Collegiate Championships Live TODAY
The USA Rugby Collegiate Women's Championship Semifinals take place today. They are being webcast live at the link below.
Penn State plays Navy today at 2pm. Catholic Memorial alumni Katie Mueller is a freshman starting at lock for the Nittany Lions.
Stanford and Norwich are also playing today in the other semifinal
http://usarugby.org/news/coverage/usarugby/item/watch-usa-rugby-emirates-airline-national-championships-live
In the D2 Collegiate Women's semifinals, Winona St plays Quinnipiac. Another Wisconsin Girls Rugby alumn, Katie Dries, also from Catholic Memorial, is a flyhalf for Winona St in Minnesota.
U of Buffalo plays Washington St. in the other D2 semifinal at 12pm
Penn State plays Navy today at 2pm. Catholic Memorial alumni Katie Mueller is a freshman starting at lock for the Nittany Lions.
Stanford and Norwich are also playing today in the other semifinal
http://usarugby.org/news/coverage/usarugby/item/watch-usa-rugby-emirates-airline-national-championships-live
In the D2 Collegiate Women's semifinals, Winona St plays Quinnipiac. Another Wisconsin Girls Rugby alumn, Katie Dries, also from Catholic Memorial, is a flyhalf for Winona St in Minnesota.
U of Buffalo plays Washington St. in the other D2 semifinal at 12pm
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