OU Rowing: Meet the 2020 Class

NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head rowing coach Leeanne Crain and the Sooner rowing team are set to welcome several new Sooners to the squad in the fall. Get to know a little about each member of the class and their accomplishments on and off the water.

The accomplished class features athletes from eight states, Australia and Canada who have excelled in a variety of sports and in the classroom.

"We are excited to welcome this very talented class into our program." said Crain. "Throughout the recruiting process, these guys have exhibited all of the qualities we look for in our recruits. Athleticism, intellect, tenacity, and strength of character above all. We're excited to have this group join forces with our existing team members and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the coming years.""

JENNA CALTON

Overland Park, Kan. | Blue Valley Northwest High School

Volleyball team member
Swimming team member

LALE EDIL

Lale Edil

Arcadia, Oklahoma | Rock Canyon High School (Colorado) | Heritage Hall (OKC)

All-State Swim Team (2020)
All-American Under Armour Southwest Command Team (2017)
All-State Lacrosse Honorable Mention (2016-17)
All-League Continental Second Team Lacrosse (2017-18)
Team Colorado Lacrosse (2017-18)
Swimming State Champion (2018-19 and 2019-20)
Varsity lacrosse team member
Varsity cross Country team member
Varsity swimming team member
Varsity rowing team member
Academic: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society, Headmaster's List, Highest Academic Honors, Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders

HALLI HOLMES

Halli Holmes

Oklahoma City, Okla. | Piedmont High School

2019: Gold in U19 2x; Silver in 4+ and 8+ at Central Regionals
2018: 8th place at Youth National Championship in 1x
2018: Silver in U17 1x at Central Regionals
2017: Gold in U17 2x at Central Regionals

ANYA LANDROWSKI

Anya Landrowski

Elgin, Ill. | Streamwood High School

World Record Holder: 15-16 and 17-18 age group Concept 2 500m slide
2018 Illinois state rowing team champion
2016 Illinois Senior Swimming Championships finalist (400m freestyle)
World Languages and International Studies Academy: Mandarin
National Honor Society President

EMMA LAZENBY

Emma Lazenby

Dundas, Ontario, Canada | St. Mary Catholic Secondary School

2x Canadian National Track Cycling Champion
Ontario Provincial Champion in Triathlon, Road Cycling, Track Cycling
2nd, Canadian National Indoor Rowing Championships
Finalist, Canadian Secondary School Rowing Championships

HANNAH MARTIN

Hannah Martin

Los Alamitos, Calif. | Los Alamitos High School

Rower for Long Beach Junior Crew
2nd place, Long Beach Invitational 1x
Trained with the Radio City Rockette Summer Intensive Program
Performed with Backhaus Dance
Three-year member of advanced show choir, National Champions six consecutive years
Former Disneyland special events performer
Former Knott's Berry Farm holiday performer
Three-year member of CSF

SYDNEY MCKNIGHT

Sydney McKnight

Ashburn, Va. | Briar Woods High School

Rowing Team Captain
Most Valuable Boat Award
Leadership Award
Two-time Head of the Charles competitor
US Rowing Finalist in 4-
AAU National Karate Champion
National Honors Society
President, StoryBook Treasures Club

ELLE NICHOLS

Elle Nichols

Boise, Idaho | Bishop Kelly High School

Four-year varsity lacrosse team member
2018, 2019 Women's Lacrosse State Championship Runner-Up
2019 Clutch Player Award
2018 Rookie of the Year
2018 All-Star Treasure Valley Women's Lacrosse League
2018, 2019 Teacher's Choice Award

LAURA SCOTT

Laura Scott

California, MD | Leonardtown High School

Competitive club swimmer for 12 years
State qualifier, high school swimming
State qualifier, club swimming
President, Leondardtown High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Four-year Honor Roll Member

KIERA SHEA

Kiera Shea

Lake Nona, Fla. | Lake Nona High School

2020 Southern Sprints Relay Champion (Varsity Women)
2019 Florida State Champion (Women's Junior 8+)
2018 Club Nationals Participant (Varsity Women's 4+)
2017 Club Nationals Participant (Varsity Women's 8+)
2017 State Medalist, 3rd (Women's Freshman 8+)
2017 State Medalist, 2nd (Women's Freshman 4x)
2019-20 National Honor Society member

JESSICA STINSON

Jessica Stinson

Norman, Okla. | Norman High School

Two-time Oklahoma Class 6A State Qualifer and Placer, shot put and discus
2019 MVP, girl's track and field
2017 Newcomer of the Year, girl's track and field
2019-20 Team Captain, varsity volleyball
2019 Offensive Player of the Year, varsity volleyball
Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society
Rho Kappa Honor Society

JACQUI SWICK

Jacqui Swick

Perth, Western Australia | Presbyterian Ladies' College

Selected for the 2020 U21 Women's Western Australia Youth 8+
Selected to represent Western Australia in the 2020 Women's Youth 8+ to compete for the Bicentenary Cup at Sydney International Rowing Regatta 2020
Represented Australia in the 420 Sailing Junior World Championships in January 2018

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