Warsaw Girls Rugby Wins State Title
Warsaw edged Traverse City 14-12 in the Michigan girls rugby state championship game in Grand Haven.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Other Sports
The Warsaw girls rugby team won the Michigan girls rugby state championship on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, defeating Traverse City 14-12 in Grand Haven. Luciana Viera scored the tying try with less than 30 seconds remaining and converted the final try to decide the game.
Why it matters
The win gives Warsaw the Michigan girls rugby state title after a close, back-and-forth final. The result decides the state championship for the season.
Warsaw trailed 12-7 before Luciana Viera scored the tying try with less than 30 seconds left and converted the winning try, finishing the game 14-12 after a 7-7 halftime tie.
The players
Warsaw girls rugby team
The Warsaw girls rugby team is the high school program from Warsaw, Michigan, that claimed the 2026 Michigan girls rugby state championship.
Traverse City girls rugby team
The Traverse City girls rugby team is the high school program from Traverse City, Michigan, that finished as runner-up in the 2026 state championship game.
The details
Sherlin Zaca scored an early try for Warsaw, and Luciana Viera converted it to open a 7-point lead. Traverse City answered with a try and conversion before halftime, then took a 12-7 lead on an unconverted try before Viera picked the ball from the base of a ruck to score the decisive try.
Timeline
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026: Warsaw wins the Michigan girls rugby state championship 14-12 in Grand Haven.
Other Sports
The championship closes Michigan's girls rugby postseason. No additional comparative history is supplied in the extraction.
The result settles the Michigan girls rugby state title for this season. Fans and programs can now look ahead to next season's schedule and roster changes.
The takeaway
Close finishes can turn on late scoring plays, and Warsaw's comeback shows how a single try in the final minute can decide a championship. Teams that stay composed when trailing often find the margin they need.
Further reading
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