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Rowing
vs Head of the Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma Athletics
Rowing Takes Two From SMU
September 19, 2009 | Rowing
Sept. 19, 2009
Dallas, Texas -- The University of Oklahoma rowing team was successful Saturday as it defeated SMU in both the varsity four and varsity eight races.
The varsity "A" led by coxswain Lauren Price, Meagan Harrell, Chelsea Moore, Rebecca Stafff, Brooke Sheppard, Sarah Kelle, Ally Gray, Abbey LaFollette and Meghan Farrell finished first in the eight boat race with a time of twenty-eight minutes.52 seconds. Finishing second was SMU "A" (29.26), SMU "B" (30.15) and OU varsity "B" (31.22). The varsity "B" boat was led by coxswain Kiley Poppino, Sara Sherrer, Brooke Holleman, Caroline Brannin, Maureen Lewis, Janelle Roche, Heather House, Kat Rabe and Tamara Clayton.
Oklahoma placed first and second in varsity four competition. Varsity "A" finished first with a time of 32.34, followed by OU varsity "B" (32.46) and SMU (36.11). Varsity "A" was led by coxswain Amanda Hoffman, Melea McCreary, Nicole Furmanek, Elena Engles and Monique Gaines. The varsity "B" was led by Kelsey Witten, Brooke Homer, Virginia Ratcliff, Ashley LaFollette and Sam Fahed.
"Conditions on White Rock Lake were ideal and I thought the team did a good job of handling the 8K distance," Head Coach Leeanne Crain said. "It's longer than what we're used to, but it was a good challenge for us this early in the season."
The next event for Sooners is the Boot of the Oklahoma in Oklahoma City hosted by Oklahoma City University, October 3-4.
Varsity Eights
1. OU "A 28:52
2. SMU "A" 29:26
3. SMU "B" 30:15
4. OU "B" 31:22
Varsity Fours
1. OU "A" 32:34
2. OU "B" 32:46
3. SMU 36:11
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