The Hobart rowing team competed against Dartmouth and Georgetown on April 4 at Carnegie Lake in Princeton. In three events, the Statesmen secured two second-place finishes and one third place. Despite challenging weather conditions, the team showcased strong performances, particularly the first varsity eight, which finished ahead of Georgetown. Head Coach Chris Kerber praised the team's efforts and indicated that their winter training is paying off, positioning Hobart for future successes.

By the Numbers
  • The first varsity eight finished with a time of 5:55.7, beating Georgetown by four seconds.
  • The second varsity eight placed third with a time of 6:22.5.
  • The varsity four clocked in at 6:56.0, finishing eight seconds behind Dartmouth.
Yes, But

While the first varsity eight delivered a commendable performance, issues such as steering problems for the second varsity eight raised questions about consistency across crews.

State of Play
  • The team demonstrated competitive strength against high-ranked opponents, particularly Georgetown and Dartmouth.
  • Current training and preparation were highlighted as instrumental in their strong showing despite the weather challenges.
What's Next

Hobart will compete in the Occoquan Invitational in Virginia on April 12, providing an opportunity to further gauge their competitiveness and improve on recent performances.

Bottom Line

The Hobart rowing team's recent results indicate positive momentum and preparation readiness, suggesting they are on the trajectory toward future success in the season.