Rowing Posts Five First-Place Finishes on Opening Day of Knecht Cup

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Rowing Posts Five First-Place Finishes on Opening Day of Knecht Cup

April 11, 2026 | Rowing

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The Boston College rowing team recorded five first-place finishes on the opening day at the Knecht Cup.

The frosh/novice four, varsity four, third varsity eight, second varsity eight, and varsity eight all recorded first-place finishes during the first day of the Knecht Cup. Two boats posted a second place finish, including BC's Varsity 4+ in the semi-finals.

"Good to see a big field and have some strong showings! The goal in a big regatta like this is always to progress to the next round and to take positive steps throughout each race," said Head Coach Grace Hollowell. "We are looking forward to semifinals and finals tomorrow, I'm confident we will see some quick and competitive racing across all crews!"

It was a mostly sunny and breezy day with gusty winds NNW up to 14 mph. Temperatures were at a high of 67F and a low of 43F.

The frosh/novice four placed first, finishing nearly 15 seconds ahead of second place Delaware, Lafayette, Monmouth University and Pittsburgh. The varsity four also recorded a first-place finish, ahead of UMass, Mercyhurst, MIT and Fairfield.

All varsity eight boats recorded first-place finishes. The third varsity eight posted a strong performance, placing 13 seconds ahead of Wisconsin, 15 seconds before MIT and Delaware, 35 seconds ahead of Bucknell and more than a minute before George Mason. The Eagles second varsity eight earned a first-place finish ahead of MIT, Bucknell, Wisconsin and Mercyhust, nearly a minute ahead of Mercyhurst. The varsity eight also finished first, placing ahead of Jacksonville, Connecticut, St. Josephs and Lehigh.

Boston College's second varsity four fell behind Temple but ahead of Colgate and West Virginia. The varsity four were narrowly defeated by Jacksonville. The Eagles finished ahead of Mercyhurst, Delaware, Temple and MIT.

RACE RESULTS
Knecht Cup
9:57 AM - Frosh/Novice Varsity 4+

Boston College
Delaware
Lafayette
Monmouth University
Pittsburgh

10:18 AM - Second Varsity 4+

Temple
Boston College
Colgate
West Virginia University

11:07 AM - First Varsity 4+

Boston College
UMass
Mercyhurst University
MIT
Fairfield

2:06 PM - Third Varsity 8+

Boston College
Wisconsin
MIT
Delaware
Bucknell
George Mason

2:27 PM - Second Varsity 8+

Boston College
MIT
Bucknell
Wisconsin
Mercyhurst University

4:05 PM - First Varsity 8+

Boston College
Jacksonville University
Connecticut
St. Josephs
Lehigh

5:08 PM - Varsity 4+ Semi-Final

Jacksonville University
Boston College
Mercyhurst University
Delaware
Temple
MIT

LINEUPS
First Varsity 8+
Cox: Caroline Jennings
Stroke: Sofia Martin
7 Seat: Lucy Barratt
6 Seat: Lauren Bauer
5 Seat: Molly Devine
4 Seat: Reagan Rock
3 Seat: Callaghan Nickerson
2 Seat: Lauren Craven
Bow: Ella Ryan

Second Varsity 8+
Cox: Lucy Fortner
Stroke: Erin Smith
7 Seat: Olivia Hankey
6 Seat: Lauren Schramm
5 Seat: Jennie Sherwood
4 Seat: Quinn Baker
3 Seat: Sylvia Freidenrich
2 Seat: Angela Devine
Bow: Leighton Davis

First Varsity 4+
Cox: Maddie Stevens
Stroke: Jo McTamney
3 Seat: Vanessa Ksiazek
2 Seat: Beatrice Maxwell
Bow: Kate Weitz

Second Varsity 4+
Cox: Tariya Singh
Stroke: Chloe Wilkinson
3 Seat: Kirsten Thorn
2 Seat: Melinda Aznar Klein
Bow: Alice Frascella

Third Varsity 8+
Cox: Cassidy Ferron
Stroke: Eva Croney-Ferraiuoli
7 Seat: Ella Davis
6 Seat: Emma Lawson
5 Seat: Amelia Sanger
4 Seat: Molly O'Connell
3 Seat: Madee Newall
2 Seat: Molly Welch
Bow: Amirah Easter

Frosh/Novice Varsity 4+
Cox: Cassidy Ferron
Stroke: Eva Croney-Ferraiuoli
3 Seat: Amirah Easter
2 Seat: Emma Lawson
Bow: Madee Newall

Knecht Cup
Sunday Schedule

7:44 AM - Second Varsity 8 Semi-Final 3

7:58 AM - Varsity Eight Semi-Final 2

9:43 AM - Frosh/Novice Four Final

9:58 AM - Second Varsity Four Petite Final 1

10:36 AM - Varsity Four Final 1

12:22 PM - Third Varsity Eight Final

UP NEXT:
The Eagles compete again tomorrow in day two of the Knecht Cup at Cooper River Park.