Rowing Welcomes 2019 Class

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head rowing coach Leeanne Crain and the 2019-20 Sooner rowing team welcomed several newcomers to Norman this fall. Get to know a little about each member of the class and their accomplishments on and off the water.

The talented class features accomplished athletes that represent five countries from across the globe who have exhibited success at the state, national and international levels.

"We are thrilled to welcome this extraordinary group of athletes to our program," said Crain. "We have representation from five different countries in this signing class and are super excited to begin practices. It was obvious through the recruiting process that each of these individuals would fit in well with our team, help us achieve our competitive goals and contribute to our amazing team culture."

The Oklahoma rowing team will open their fall season Oct. 5 at the Head of the Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

CORI CORRADO

Kansas City, Mo. | Lee's Summit North High School

Three-year varsity letter winner in volleyball
Most blocks on team (2016)
Volleyball team co-captain (2018)
Volleyball All-Conference Honorable Mention (2018)

BAILA CRESPIN

Crespin, Row

Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Highland High School | Hampton

Transfer from Hampton University where she played one season of basketball
HS Basketball Team Captain
HS Leading Rebounder (Two seasons)

MARGARITA GEORGOUDI

Margarita, Row

Volos, Greece | Eighth High School of Volos

1st place - Greek National Championships
4th place - World Rowing Championship, Rotterdam, Netherlands (2016)
2nd place - European Rowing Championship, Krefeld, Germany (2017)
2nd place - World Rowing Championship, Trakai, Lithuania (2017)
5x silver medal winner - Balkan Championships

CAMERON GUILD

Guild, Row

Newport Beach, Calif. | Calvary Chapel Private School | Orange Coast College

Junior transfer from Orange Coast College where she was on the rowing team
HS Basketball Team Captain
HS Basketball Team MVP
HS Basketball First-Team All-League
HS Volleyball Team Captain
HS Volleyball Second-Team All-League

NATASA ILIC

Ilic, Row

Novi Sad, Serbia | Grammar School Suetozar Maruovic

2017 World Rowing Junior Championships Qualifier - JW2x
Balkan Rowing Championship 2017 - 3rd place (JW2X)
Internacional Regatta on Lake Bled 2017 - 2nd, 3rd place (JW2x)
State Championship 2017 - 2nd place (JW2x, JW1x, W2x)

HAILEY MERCURI

Mercuri, Row

Beamsville, Ontario, Canada | Grimsby Secondary School

Senior Female Rower of the Year (2019)
1st place - Double at CanAmMex regatta
Top-15 in women's double at 2019 Junior World Championships in Tokyo with Team Canada