Championship
Divine Savior Holy Angels HS 38
Catholic Memorial HS 7
3rd Place
Divine Savior Holy Angels HS jv 19
Stevens Points Area HS 10
5th Place
Green Bay Banshees 21
Hamilton HS 7
7th Place
Madison-Muskego HS 38
Bruisers 31
Historical Notes:
This is DSHA's 19th State Title. Combined, DSHA and DSHA jv were undefeated in Fall WGR competition.
This was the first state final held at Didier Field in Saukville.
By mutual league agreement, DSHA jv does not play DSHA in playoff matches. Even though they won their semifinal, it was deemed healthier for everyone in the league that they not play their own teammates in a final. For context, in some past seasons DSHA jv would've been matched up against DSHA varsity in the championship semifinal; instead they were moved down to the 5th place bracket in order to be consistent with this agreement. Whatever the matchups end up being each year, having another quality 15s team in the DS jv side benefits everyone in the league. They've introduced hundreds of kids to rugby over the years. It's also noted that CMH took on the challenge and the pressure of a final after a tough defeat. We list all teams based on their finish in their final matches. All these teams did not disappoint, with competitive matches in each final.
While we'll never know how every fall team stacked up at the end of their season, it's always interesting to consider how some teams that didn't have a chance to play would've matched up against each other. These are some of the good challenges faced in a growing, grassroots sport. We want to thank league leadership and the coaches for their foresight and understanding in trying to guide league growth as best they can. It's also understood that standings may at times be muddy and need context; it may not be quite so clear cut some years. It rarely ever is.
Maybe more importantly, we're reminded that last year's fifth place finisher at state finished 4th at the national tournament last spring. It's only halftime for every program in Wisconsin. Best of luck to all these programs: we wish them success bringing more kids to rugby all winter and spring season long. We have faith that leadership will continue to keep these factors and many others in mind when making tough decisions. Parents keep supporting them; they need your support and help so that many more girls will continue to have opportunities to play.
Final Results Standings
1 DSHA HS
2 Catholic Memorial HS
3 DSHA jv
4 Stevens Point Area HS
5 Green Bay Banshees
6 Hamilton HS
7 Madison-Muskego HS
8 Bruisers
9.Pulaski: (Only fielded a 7's team this fall)
WGR State Championships (15's, Fall)
2015 Catholic Memorial DSHA Brookfield
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