The Florida Rugby Union Women’s team competed in the 15-a-side division of last weekend’s Atlanta 7s Rugby Festival, winning one game and losing two.
In their opening contest against the Cincinnati Kelts, the Florida ladies played a great defensive game but just couldn’t find the scoreboard in a 10-0 loss. Vicky Becerra (Fort Miami) made several thumping tackles, while Zoe Sanchez (Orlando) showed off her speed on a number of occasions.
Against the Harleblues in their second game, the FRU women really shined, coming away with a 29-17 victory. A first-minute penalty try was complemented by a pair of tries each from wings Mary Blizzard (Jacksonville) and Alison Beattie (University of Miami). Blizzard’s tries were particularly impressive, as she sprinted 50 meters for one score and 80-plus meters for the other.
In their final match, Charlotte were just too much for the Florida team, as they went down to a heavy defeat. Shannon Steele (Orlando) scored the only Florida try.
“I was so very proud of what this team was able to accomplish in such a short period of time,” said head coach Jason Schiessl. “We had two tryouts and one two hour session to put together a competitive team. That speaks volumes of the quality of players and the type of personalities on this team.”
Here is the complete roster, along with coaches and staff:
- Alison Beattie – University of Miami
- Vicky Becerra – Fort Miami
- Danielle Becker- Eckerd College
- Mary Blizzard – Jacksonville
- Amanda Butler – Fort Miami
- Andrea Cammarano – Florida State University
- Cory Champer – Eckerd College
- Amanda Colton – Orlando
- Amber Cook – Indian River
- Michelle Durr – Eckerd College
- Ally Gallagher – Eckerd College
- Kristen Hanratty – Jacksonville
- Lindsay Jordan – Jacksonville
- Pam McCullough – Eckerd College
- Stacey Nemeth – Jacksonville
- Sam Norman – University of South Florida
- Foulso Ogundepo – Jacksonville
- Alex Pierce – Orlando
- Rayehanna Salkey – Florida International University
- Zoe Sanchez – Orlando
- Kristi Schnepp – Fort Miami
- Shannon Steele – Orlando
- Liz Yanuskeiwicz – Eckerd College
Head Coach: Jason Schiessl
Assistant Coach, Backs: Eyal Hakim
Assistant Coach, Forwards: Mike Lane
Conditioning: Alexander Chriest
Manager: Ross Devonport
For Further Information Please Contact
Ross Devonport, Team Manager
561-703-5176
RossDevonport@gmail.com
Way to go ladies