2008 Dogwood Invitational Regatta
We just returned from Oakridge Tennessee where we attended the Dogwood Invitational Regatta. What a great performance by our athletes. Our Men's Lightweight Four advanced to finals where they placed third and was awarded a bronze medal with a time of 7:20.
- Coxswain Claire Lauderman
- Stroke Kevin Kramer
- Nick Gyongyosi
- James Poling
- Aric Clegg
Men's Novice Four advanced to finals where they placed 3rd and was awarded a bronze medal with a time of 8:18.
- Coxswain Emily Metz
- Stroke Ryan Archer
- Zach Heermans
- Chaz Nedeff
- James Stevenson
Women's Lightweight Four advanced to finals where they placed first with a time of 8:44 and was awarded a Gold Medal.
- Coxswain Freshman Brooklyn Starkey
- Stroke Shelly Peterson
- Alcina Pearce
- Samantha Spitsnaugle
- Chelsie Allen
Women's Lightweight Eight rowed a back to back race and finished with a time of 8:52 and was awarded a Silver Medal.
- Coxswain Brooklyn Starkey
- Stroke Shelly Peterson
- Alcina Pearce
- Aubrey Hawkins
- Raina Ruble
- Samantha Spitsnaugle
- Chelsie Allen
- Desiree Cox
- Nesha Harper
Women's Varsity Four-2 advanced to finals and finished with a time of 9:24 and was awarded 3rd and a bronze medal.
- Coxswain Amy Mackey
- Stroke Megan Gyongyosi
- Jocelyn Stevenson
- Melanie Lemon
- Meghan Cunningham
Womens Single placed 4th out of 9 with a time of 9:34. This was a first race in a single for Megan Gyongyosi and what a great performance.
Men's Second Varsity won their heat to advance to the finals. They placed fourth with a time of 7:31.
- Coxswain Emily Metz
- Stroke Alex Earley
- T.J. Miller
- Adam Null
- John Ruble
Our next regatta is our Midwest Championships in Cincinatti, Ohio in 2 weeks.
Great Job Big Reds.
Coaches