ATLANTA, GA. –


After winning the national championship in December, seven Coast Guard women's rugby players got back out on the pitch last weekend at the National Collegiate Rugby All Star Tournament hosted at Silverbacks Park in Atlanta, GA. 

Meirabella Rouane('26), Hazel Mitrik('26), and Kate Boggs('26) played for the Stars, Gabby Kraus-Rivera('26) played for the Hawks, Jasmine Mendez('27) and Carlee Woolum('28) played for the Bisons, and Avery Soca('29) played for the North Atlantic 7's. 

Along with the seven athletes, Bears Head Coach Sarah Price was selected to coach the North Atlantic 7s all star team.

"These selections speak volumes to the hard work and dedication these athletes put into their development and conditioning as rugby players," said Coach Price. "It was very exciting to have such extensive representation for our program and the Academy in this tournament. All CGA players had a great weekend and showed off their talent and skills in front of scouts for various high performance programs and professional teams." 

For her performance in the tournament, newly crowned National Player of the Year Kate Boggs was named to the All-Tournament Team.

"I am so proud of my teammates and myself for being selected for the All Star tournament," said Boggs.  "This is the first year that NCR has had a 15s tournament and for all of us to be selected to represent the Coast Guard on a big stage is amazing. We got to play with players from all over the country, grow our rugby community, and create teammates for life."

To view the all star tournament results, click Here