U-19 Select Side Information
Friends,
I am pleased to announce that the Midwest U19 Thunderbird ladies won
the National All Star Championship this past weekend!!!
26 ladies from all over the Midwest traveled to Nashville, TN and
played 3 difficult games to win the tournament. Their ages ranged
from 14 to 19 and we had ladies representing each of the LAU's except
Allegheny.
We beat the US U20 Developmental Eagles in the first round and the
Eastern Rockies RFU (The West) in the semifinals. Both teams were
athletic and fundamentally sound, but the pace of the Midwest game
could not be matched. The final game on Sunday was a great match up
with the Pacific All Stars. Our ladies came out of the gate with two
quick tries, only to be answered back with a try from the pacific.
The Thunderbirds refocused and pushed the score to 22 to 5 at the
half. The second half was a great open field game with both sides
fighting hard. The final was 29 to 19.
Four of our ladies got named to the 'All Tournament 15'. Joanna
Kitlinski, prop from Grand Valley State University; Alisa Ly, Flanker
from University of Minnesota; Maude Marandet, Center from Indiana
University; and Kristen Spencer, Wing from Ball State University.
All 26 ladies who traveled got on the field. The quality of rugby at
this tournament was astounding. Every team had great fundamentals and
played fun, creative rugby. These games highlighted the future of the
womens game and it is Very encouraging. I have DVD's of the games for
those who would like to view them.
Thanks to all who helped with our team, our trip and as always, Go Thunderbirds!
Kurt Weaver
Coach
Midwest U19 Women
cell 614-507-0222
U-19 Select Side Roster
|
First Name |
Last Name |
Position |
School |
|
Ashley |
Alman |
Wing |
Ashland University |
|
Toni |
Cattani |
Flyhalf |
Kettle Moraine High School |
|
Sarah |
Chimilewski |
Fullback |
Divine Savior High School |
|
Melanie |
Chiodi |
Center |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
|
Kelsey |
Corbett |
Flanker |
Noblesville High School |
|
Sara |
Czarnecki |
Hooker |
Western Michigan University |
|
Gina |
Fanelli |
Flanker |
Ohio State University |
|
Lindsey |
Fickau |
8man |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee |
|
Brittany |
Houston |
Scrumhalf |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee |
|
Karen |
Hunt |
Center |
University of Illinois |
|
Corin |
Jensen |
Prop |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee |
|
Mia |
Johnson |
Wing |
University of Wisconsin |
|
Kathryn |
Junius |
Second Row |
Divine Savior High School |
|
Joanna |
Kitlinski |
Prop |
Grand Valley State University |
|
Alisa |
Ly |
Flanker |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
|
Adetayo |
Mafe |
Center |
Michigan State University |
|
Maude |
Marandet |
Center |
Indiana University |
|
Tyra |
McGrady |
Fullback |
Indiana University |
|
Katie |
O'Leary |
Second Row |
Indiana University |
|
Jessica |
Rogawski |
Prop |
St Charles High School |
|
Kristen |
Spencer |
Wing |
Ball State University |
|
Elydia |
Thomas |
Flanker |
University of Kentucky |
|
Jessica |
Waterfield |
Second Row |
Bowling Green State University |
|
Jordan |
Berg |
Alternate |
University of Wisconsin, Madison |
|
Abbie |
Donnelly |
Alternate |
Lakeview High School |
|
Alexandra |
Eggers |
Alternate |
University of Kentucky |
|
Ashton |
Steinke |
Alternate |
Muscatine, Pearl City |