Holy Cross men's rowing excelled in semifinal racing at the IRA National Championship in Gold River, California. Both the varsity 8+ and second varsity 8+ secured third places in their respective CD semifinals, while the third varsity 8+ finished second, earning spots in tomorrow's third level finals. The varsity 4+ finished fifth in their final. Notable performances helped them overcome competitors including La Salle, Georgetown, and Oregon State.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity 8+ finished 3rd in CD semifinal with a time of 05:54.410.
  • Second varsity 8+ also ranked 3rd in CD semifinal at 06:07.810.
  • Third varsity 8+ secured 2nd place in CD semifinal with a time of 06:10.600.
  • Varsity 4+ placed 5th in their final with a time of 07:15.390.
State of Play
  • Third level finals for the varsity 8+, second varsity 8+, and third varsity 8+ are scheduled for Sunday morning.
  • The team displayed strong competitive spirits against notable rivals, positioning themselves for additional races.
What's Next

Holy Cross will aim to secure podium finishes in the third level final races on Sunday. The performances in semifinals set a positive tone for the finals, as the team looks to capitalize on their momentum.

Bottom Line

The Holy Cross men's rowing team's performance in the semifinals reflects their competitiveness and readiness to compete at higher levels. Strong finishes set expectations for continued success as they head into crucial final races.