PHILADELPHIA – The Villanova women's rowing team had a productive day at the Kerr Cup despite the tough weather conditions. Family, friends and supporters of the program came out to honor the Wildcats' six seniors: Kathryn Bitler, Ellen Cayer, Lindsay Dyrvik, Lizzie Hagerty, Clare O'Brien and Kayla Rubin.
Head coach Carissa Adams on the senior class, "These seniors hold a special place in my heart as we came in to Villanova University at the same time. They have been integral to helping me build and expand the culture of the team. This class has supported my vision and stand for the program philosophy of developing strong and confident women."
The Novice 8 won their final with a time of 7:31.40 finishing ahead of Army West Point and Lafayette.
The Varsity 8 came back in the grand final and was able to close the gap on Jefferson. The V8 finished third with a time of 7:07.68.
The Varsity 4 did a great job and finished fourth in a field of twelve other boats.
The JV8 had a strong showing and took third place. Second Varsity 4 came in third finishing ahead of Carnegie Mellon. The 3V8 finished in third.
Villanova returns to action next Saturday, April 27th at the Kelly Cup in Philadelphia.
V8
Ellen Cayer- C
Cecilia Spesia
Valerie Burke
Winslow Roche
Cecilia Donaldson
Caroline Murphy
Rachel Lorge
Haley Gagnon
Lizzie Hagerty
2V8
Ashley Hock - C
Amanda Miller
Ellie Borin
Clare O'Brien
Kelly Walsh
Claire Barrett
Sarina Kao
Mary Arnold
Holly Hubbard
V4
Christine Wiedenhoft- C
Emma Snyder
Madison Burke
Mary Wright
Lindsay Dyrvik
3V8
Julia Peterson - C
Kathryn Bitler
Kayla Rubin
Caroline Dimich
Paige Hardy
KeelyReardon
Sydney Stepovich
Sierra Land
Julia Cervoni
2V4
Muriel Thomas Clapp
Claire Kotwicki
Julia Longo
Meagan Gallagher
Zoe Barnes
Mac O'Reilly - C
Isabel Parker
Skylar Ehrenstrom
Amelia Robinson
Emma Lovejoy
Elizabeth Liedtka
Vic Hamilton
Fiona Fennessey
Brooke Zigmund
