CHESTERTOWN, Md. - The Catholic University men's rowing team officially opened its 2021-22 season on Saturday at the 5K Head of the Chester hosted by Washington College.
Competing against Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference rivals Washington College and St. Mary's (Md.), the Cardinals' varsity eight came in second with a time of 16:07. The host Shoremen finished first as they crossed the line in 15:30.
Catholic's second varsity eight placed third with a time of 17:09 while St. Mary's (Md.) finished fourth in 17:31.
The Cardinals' novice team completed the course with a time of 19:49.
The first 3K had light wind and nice conditions while the last 2K had a head wind of 9 mph. Close to slack tide for the race.
Catholic returns to action on Sunday, Oct. 24 at the Head of the Charles on the Charles River in Boston, Mass.
Boatings
Varsity Eight: Clare Delmore (coxswain), Mark Madaras (stroke), David Fritz (7), Jack Shields (6), Mike Phillips (5), Alec Bonjolo (4), Nicholas Martens (3), Ryan McGann (2), Declan Waters (bow)
Second Varsity Eight: Rob Jett (coxswain), Jackson Newman (stroke), Gino Martinelli (7), Samuel Anderson (6), Ian McCaw (5), James Wood (4), Ben Nugent (3), Samuel Ferris (2), Nathan Lovell (bow)
Novice Eight: Cathy Ceclia Johnson (coxswain), Arthur Coy (stroke), Samuel Hoerl (7), Zachary Smith (6), Hunter Cantwell (5), Ethan Kerr (4), Ryan Downing (3), Declan Pennesee (2), Dillion George (bow)
