DEXTER LAKE, Ore. --- One of Portland's two JV fours took the gold and the Pilots captured four medals total at the 2016 Covered Bridge Regatta, which took place on Saturday at Dexter Lake. Portland raced six boats total on a busy day just outside of Eugene.
During the morning races, Portland's second four 'A' crew won their heat and qualified for the Grand Final with a time of 8:19.6. Portland's second four 'B' boat also qualified for the Grand Final, but it was the 'A' boat who finished on top of the field in the afternoon.
Portland's novice four claimed a bronze medal with a time of 9:26.9 to cap a solid day on the lake for the Pilots' fours.
"The highlight of the weekend was seeing the fours compete well and seeing how far our novices came along this spring," Portland head coach Pasha Spencer said following the regatta. "They handled race day with composure and intensity."
The varsity eight was Portland's first crew to hit the water, finishing their morning race with a time of 7:09.8. In the afternoon, the varsity eight placed second, coming in just behind NCAA Division II national power Western Washington. The second-place finish gave the Pilots the silver medal.
"The varsity eights are on their third weekend of racing," added Spencer. "We ran short in gas but not heart, and after a slow start in the first race the varsity had to dig deep, and it was great to see them race it up in the second round. I think we are looking forward to regrouping and just training for WCC Championships after getting some races under our belt.
The second eight was Portland's fourth crew to earn a medal, taking home a bronze. The Pilots posted a time of 7:34.9 in the morning before finishing behind only Saint Mary's and Western Washington in the afternoon.
UP's varsity four was the final boat to race, covering the course in a time of 8:52.5.
The Pilots next follow their trip to Dexter Lake with a visit to the Opening Day Regatta, which is scheduled for May 7 in Seattle, Wash.
Covered Bridge Regatta Results – Dexter Lake, Ore.
Varsity Eight
Second Eight
Novice Four
Second Four
Varsity Four
Portland Lineups
Varsity Eight: Kelsey Kincaid (coxswain), Maggie Keller, Megan Delpozzi, Molly Templin, Bridget Sloat, Lauren Reid, Veronica Nicacio, Brianne Zyblicki, Melanie Martinell
Second Eight: Miranda Reyes (coxswain), Lily Kristjanson, Maddie Goodwin, Sydne Jacoby, Megan Medalia, Lindsey Atterbury, Courtney Schmidt, Jordan Bonnell, Hannah Burns
Novice Four: Stephanie Shigemura (coxswain), Kiva Goodman, Camille Morgan, Karen Gonzalez-Yanez, Kaitlin Yap
Second Four 'A': Kristen Garcia (coxswain), Olivia Sanchez, Casey Daley, Maddy Bettinger-Lobash
Second Four 'B': Abby Hill (coxswain), Emily Kline, Jess Mann, Enya O'Kane, Catie Pennie
Varsity Four: Alice Chang (coxswain), Elizabeth Ankeney, Celina Perez, Lauren Jesse, Acacia Wellsford.