K-State Women's Rowing Team Wins Four Races Against Creighton

Strategic Insights -

The K-State women's rowing team emerged victorious in four races against Creighton on Sunday, showcasing their growth and improvement throughout the season. With four wins, the Wildcats demonstrated their strength and cohesion on the water. This performance marks a significant step forward for the team, as they prepare for upcoming competitions, including the SIRA Championship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The K-State women's rowing team won four races against Creighton on Sunday, with times including 7:22.6 in the 3v8+, 8:07.8 in the 2v4+, 7:36.4 in the 1v4+, and 7:10.4 in the 2v8+.
  • The 3v8+ team, consisting of freshman coxswain Mia Starnes and freshmen Karlee Horyna, Abby Huonder, Kendall Lane, Delaney Goshorn, Abby Farr, Katelyn Colwell, Annika Janss, and Lacy Miller, won their race by more than 28 seconds.
  • The 2v4+ team, featuring a lineup consisting of junior coxswain Kennedy Loyd, junior Kyla Traub, sophomore Sienna Pargiter-Walker, senior Grace Hendrickson, and sophomore Kiersten Playter, achieved a strong performance, with a good rhythm and consistency.
  • The 1v4+ team, with a lineup of junior coxswain Kiersten Schmalz, seniors Rachel Harman, Madison Koller, junior Grace Hall, and junior Sylvia Cunningham, won with a large margin of more than 30 seconds.
  • The 2v8+ team, consisting of sophomore coxswain Regan Ahlers, juniors Ellie Erwin and Makenzie Storm, sophomore Regan Reker, junior Emma Johnson, freshman Bryn Pawlik, junior Ava Werner, sophomore Lorelei Harris, and senior Halle Fee, claimed the Cats' fourth win of the day.
  • The 1v8+ team, featuring a lineup of junior coxswain Leah Roane, senior Jayden Brandt, junior Kay Pakkebier, senior Gracyn McClain, sophomores Izzy Ross and Anna Guhr, senior Madelyn Barrett, sophomore Harmony Leiker, and senior Symone Simmons, came in second with a time of 7:09.3.
  • Delaney Goshorn attributed the team's success to their ability to adapt to lineups and conditions, as well as the freshmen's role in enhancing the team's energy and vibe.
  • The Wildcats will compete in the SIRA Championship on Friday-Saturday (April 18-19) in Oak Ridge, Tenn., at Melton Hill Lake.

Statistics:

  • 3v8+: K-State; 7:22.6, Creighton 'A'; 7:51.1, Creighton 'B'; 7:52.0
  • 2v4+: K-State; 8:07.8, Creighton; 8:34.1
  • 1v4+: K-State; 7:36.4, Creighton; 8:11.6
  • 2v8+: K-State; 7:10.4, Creighton; 7:16.6
  • 1v8+: Creighton; 6:55.1, K-State; 7:09.3

Sources:

Kansas State University Athletics, Creighton Duel, Carter Lake Omaha, Neb. Third Varsity 8 +, Second Varsity 4+, First Varsity 4+, Second Varsity 8+, First Varsity 8+