CHESTERTOWN, Md. - The Catholic University women'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 third with a time of 18:15. St. Mary's finished first as the Seahawks crossed the line in 18:03 while Washington College was just one second behind in 18:04.

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: Libby Hodgkins (coxswain), Christine Faber (stroke), Meg Higgins (7), Michelle Kilmer (6), Liz Dorrian (5), Kelli Rasmussen (4), Libby Dobrzynski (3), Hannah Martin (2), Glynn Bradley (bow)

Second Varsity Eight: Katie Chmielewski (coxswain), Norah Fitzsimmons (stroke), Morgan Shea (7), Kailen May (6), Mackenzie Cart (5), Marguerite Collette (4), Phoebe Farris (3), Sydney Blasi (2), Dani de Castro (bow)