WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University women's openweight rowing team concluded its spring season with a historic showing at the Patriot League Rowing Championships today on the Cooper River. The Hoyas distinguished themselves as one of only three programs in the conference to qualify every single boat for the Grand Finals, joining Boston University and Navy in the elite feat.
The afternoon was highlighted by a pair of brilliant, medal-winning performances from the Hoya fours. The Second Varsity Four captured its first-ever Patriot League medal in program history, fighting their way to a bronze finish. Meanwhile, the Varsity Four put together a stunning race to secure a silver medal, marking the boat's highest conference finish since 2018.
Patriot League Championship Results
1V8 boat: Coxed by
Lilly Bartilucci, the 1V8 featured
Sydney Thompson at stroke, followed by
Anna Hemmerle,
Ellie Power,
Rebecca Estevao,
Caroline Maloney,
Caden Collins, Maddy Sweet, and
Sophia Close in bow.
- Grand Final: 6th Place – 06:44.645
- Heat 2: 3rd Place – 06:41.878
2V8 boat: Phoebe Opler coxed the 2V8 with
Noelle Winegar at stroke. Behind her were Elena Elder,
Carmen Torrecilla,
Caroline Keller,
Maeve Farley, Alex Junko,
Sara Wasserman, and
Bita Roham in bow.
- Grand Final: 4th Place – 06:43.259
- Heat 1: 2nd Place – 06:48.707
1V4 boat: Emilie Andrews coxed the 1V4 with
Jane Staples at stroke, followed by
Sophia Grossman, Kat Lord-Krause, and
Zoe Stone in bow.
- Grand Final: 2nd Place – 07:24.421 (SILVER)
- Heat 2: 2nd Place – 07:51.080
2V4 boat: Coxed by Paige Bannon, the 2V4 featured
Margaux DeFelice at stroke, with
Madison Catanese, Maggie Gallagher, and Abby Camp behind her.
- Grand Final: 3rd Place – 07:38.596 (BRONZE)
- Heat 2: 2nd Place – 08:05.492
