The Hamilton College rowing teams raced against St. Lawrence University on Saturday on Rome’s Erie Canal. The varsity 8 boats swept their races, winning the Newell and Houlihan Cups.
The Continentals and Saints competed on a 2,000-meter course facing a headwind that increased throughout the day.
On the women’s side, the nationally ranked No. 5 varsity 8 and the second varsity 8 both defeated St. Lawrence’s varsity 8.
V8
Hamilton, 7:13.03
Hamilton 2V8, 7:42.18
SLU, 7:43.18
Hamilton also won the varsity 4 race with the Continentals' first boat finishing in 9:56.59, ahead of St. Lawrence’s time of 10:33.89. Hamilton’s second boat completed the course in 11:01.99 despite suffering equipment problems with its steering.
The Continentals are in action on Saturday, April 25, racing at Cayuga Inlet against Colgate University, Marist College and host Ithaca College. The Bombers’ varsity 8 is ranked ninth.
Varsity 8
Cox: Heather Piekarz
8: Erin Gerrity
7: Keara Lynn
6: Caroline Walton
5: Rachel Cooley
4: Olivia Shehan
3: Karly Moore
2: Emma Zanazzi
Bow: Jessica Pedersen
Second Varsity 8
Cox: Gabby Troya
8: Emily Hedison
7: Claire Callahan
6: Rachel Landman
5: Ally Kontra
4: Samantha Benevelli
3: Alexandra Brantl
2: Charlotte Andrews
Bow: Meredith Garner
Varsity 4
Cox: Ysabel Coss
4: Amanda Wheeler
3: Michelle Chapman
2: Ellie Pinto
Cox: Nina Byers
Second Varsity 4
Cox: Heather Piekarz
4: Hideko Nara
3: Charlotte Andrews
2: Sofia Rachad
Bow: Isabel Grieder
