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May 12, 2012
Shoremen Finish Season with Semifinal Appearances at Dad Vail Regatta
The Washington College men's rowing team finished its 2011-12 season at the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, held yesterday and today on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. All three of the Shoremen's boats entered at the regatta - the varsity four, frosh/novice four, and varsity pair - advanced to their respective semifinals.
May 3, 2012
Washington College Presents Annual Athletic Awards
The Washington College Athletics Department held its annual athletic awards ceremony tonight, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2011-12 academic year.
April 28, 2012
Three Shoremen Named All-MARC, Four Named Academic All-MARC
Washington College senior Sean Harrison and junior Robert Storck have earned All Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) varsity honors, while coxswain Christie Phebus was named to the All-MARC novice team. Harrison is also one of four Shoremen to earn MARC Academic All-Conference honors.
April 28, 2012
Shoremen Place 2nd Overall at MARC Championships
The Washington College men's rowing team finished second overall at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championships today at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Lewisberry, PA. The Shoremen totaled 21 points in the two scoring events - the varsity four and varsity eight.
April 27, 2012
Super Saturday
Three Washington College athletics teams are competing for conference championships this weekend, while three others are jockeying for conference tournament berths and/or seeding.
April 21, 2012
Shoremen's Freshman Four Wins at Kerr Cup
The Washington College men's rowing team won the freshman four and took third overall in the varsity pair at the Kerr Cup Regatta today in Philadelphia.
April 20, 2012
Washington College Rowing Teams "Can" Hunger
The Washington College men's and women's rowing teams joined together to enter the "Let's Can Hunger" effort, sponsored by the school's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Club. The rowers donated more food than any other student organization at 300 pounds of food.
April 15, 2012
Shoremen Take Second in Novice Four, DII/III Varsity Eight at Knecht Cup
The Washington College men's rowing team finished second in the frosh/novice four and in the Division II/III varsity eight at the Knecht Cup, held yesterday and today on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Shoremen also finished third in the second varsity four, fifth in both the varsity pair and Division II/III varsity four, and eighth overall (second in the petite final) of the varsity four.
April 7, 2012
Shoremen Win Varsity Pair in Regatta at Philadelphia U
The Washington College men's rowing team won the varsity pair in a regatta hosted by Philadelphia University and also featuring Frankling & Marshall and Villanova this morning on the Schulylkill River in Conshohocken, PA. Conditions for the regatta were windy and rough.
April 1, 2012
Shoremen Turn in Impressive Day at Occoquan Sprints
The Washington College men's rowing team had an impressive day at the Occoquan Sprints in Lorton, VA, today. The Shoremen's novice four won its race, the pair finished second in its race, and the varsity eight reached the grand final.
March 31, 2012
Shoremen Row Past St. Mary's
The Washington College men's rowing team swept a pair of races from visiting St. Mary's College of Maryland this morning on the Chester River.
March 24, 2012
Shoremen's Varsity Four Wins Heat, Reaches Final at Murphy Cup
The Washington College men's rowing team's varsity four won its heat and finished sixth in the final at the Murphy Cup today in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Shoremen's varsity eight placed fourth in its heat and fourth in the petite final.
February 15, 2012
Men's Rowing Spring Preview (with Video)
A preview of the 2012 Washington College men's rowing spring season, featuring a video interview with junior Robert Storck.
January 27, 2012
RowingTalks 2012 to Stream Live from Washington College Saturday
USRowing, the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States, will stream RowingTalks 2012, live from Washington College tomorrow.
January 11, 2012
2011's Most Amazing Performances - The Results
We asked you to vote for the most amazing performance in Washington College Athletics for the 2011 calendar year and you did. What might be most amazing was the "get out the vote" effort by supporters of the women's tennis team, which finished first in this year's poll in a landslide.
December 6, 2011
Leekley Named College's Featured Employee for December
John Leekley, head men's rowing coach and the athletic department's multimedia coordinator, was named Washington College's Featured Employee for the month of December 2011. The Featured Employee is selected on a monthly basis by the college's Staff Council from nominations submitted by members of the college community.
November 13, 2011
Two Shoremen Fours Win at Bill Braxton Memorial
The Washington College men's rowing team got first-place finishes from its varsity four "A" boat and from its novice four at the Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta today in Cherry Hill, NJ. The regatta marked the end of the Shoremen's fall season.
November 12, 2011
Shoremen Fours Take Three at Frostbite Regatta
The Washington College men's rowing team recorded three first-place finishes at today's Philadelphia Frostbite Regatta in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Shoremen's frosh/novice four and two varsity fours all won their respective races.
October 29, 2011
(Updated 10/29, 10:45 a.m.): "Hallowinter" Forces Saturday Schedule Changes
Old Man Winter must have forgotten to check his calendar. October snow forecast for much of the Mid-Atlantic region has forced a number of schedule changes for Washington College Athletics.
October 23, 2011
Shoremen Place 30th in Collegiate Eights at Head of the Charles
The Washington College men's rowing team finished 30th of 40 boats in the men's collegiate eights today at the Head of the Charles, the world's largest rowing regatta, in Boston, MA. In addition, 2008 Washington College graduate Hugh McAdam finished third of 28 competitors in the men's lightweight singles, representing Undine Barge Club of Philadelphia.
October 16, 2011
Shoremen Win Lightweight Four at Occoquan Chase
The Washington College men's rowing team claimed first place in the lightweight men's open four and fourth in both the open men's four and open men's eight at the Occoquan Chase today in Lorton, VA.
October 8, 2011
Shoremen Open Fall at Navy Day Regatta
The Washington College men's rowing team opened its fall 2011 regatta season today at the Navy Day Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
September 1, 2011
Harrison, Nutting Named Men's Rowing Captains
Senior Sean Harrison and junior coxswain Jeff Nutting will serve as the captains of the 2011-12 Washington College men's rowing team.
August 24, 2011
Cunningham Named Assistant Men's Rowing Coach
Washington College head men's rowing coach John Leekley is pleased to announce the hiring of Brendan Cunningham as the Shoremen's new assistant coach. Cunningham was a standout rower at Temple University before getting his start in coaching at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, PA.
August 15, 2011
Hugh McAdam '08 Vies for Spot on U.S. National Team
Former Washington College rower Hugh McAdam '08 will be vying for a spot on the U.S. National Team roster for the upcoming Pan American Games when he competes in the USRowing Pan Am Games Trials this week in Mercer Lake, NJ.
July 20, 2011
Hugh McAdam '08 Wins Lightweight Single at USRowing Club Nationals
Former Washington College rower Hugh McAdam '08 won the men's senior lightweight single and was second in men's senior single at the USRowing Club National Championships, a five-day event held in Indianapolis which concluded on Sunday.
May 17, 2011
Turn Back the Clock: Vintage Rowing Photos
Special thanks to alum Patrick Chambers '69 for sending along these photos of the men's crew club team from 1968. With reunion coming this weekend, it's the perfect time to take a look back.
May 14, 2011
Shoremen Rowers Conclude Season at Dad Vail Regatta
The Washington College men's rowing team competed in three events at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta held yesterday and today on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The Shoremen's entry in the junior varsity heavyweight varsity eight reached the semifinals of its event.
May 9, 2011
Shoremen to Row at Dad Vails; Finals to Air on ESPN3.com and Philadelphia's ABC 6
The Washington College men's rowing team is gearing up for competition at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta, to be held this Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia. The finals of the event will be broadcast live on Philadelphia's ABC 6 (WPVI) and online at ESPN3.com.
May 5, 2011
Washington College Presents Annual Athletic Awards
The Washington College Athletics Department held its annual athletic awards ceremony tonight, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2010-11 academic year.
April 30, 2011
Shoremen Claim Second Consecutive MARC Championship
Back-to-back. The Washington College men's rowing team captured its second consecutive Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championship today at the MARC Championships at Gifford Pinchot State Park.
April 30, 2011
Leekley Named MARC Coach of the Year; Shoremen Earn All-MARC Honors
Washington College head men's rowing coach John Leekley has been named the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Coach of the Year for the third year in a row in a vote conducted by the conference's coaches.
April 29, 2011
Championship Weekend!
Six Washington College teams are competing in conference and national championship events this weekend. Check out these links to all the important information you need.
April 28, 2011
Six WC Rowing Alums Return to Chestertown Sunday to Coach in Maryland High School Champs
No fewer than six Washington College rowing alumni will return to Chestertown as coaches on Sunday as the school hosts the Maryland State High School Rowing Championships for the first time.
April 17, 2011
Shoremen Row Against WPI, Tufts, and RIT
The Washington College men's rowing team competed in a pair of races on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA, this morning against WPI, Tufts, and RIT. The Shoremen were third in both the varsity eight and second varsity eight.
April 16, 2011
Shoremen's 2V8 Takes Second in Worcester
The Washington College men's rowing team competed in a pair of races against Trinity, Bates, WPI, and New Hampshire this morning on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA. The Shoremen placed second in the second varsity eight and fifth in the varsity eight.
April 11, 2011
VIDEO: Varsity Pair Grand Final at Knecht Cup
Check out the view from the boat as sophomores Lawrence Baker and Mitch Witherow compete in the grand final of the varsity pair yesterday at the Knecht Cup.
April 10, 2011
Baker & Witherow Advance to Grand Final in Varsity Pair at Knecht Cup
Sophomores Lawrence Baker and Mitch Witherow reached the grand final and finished fifth overall in the men's varsity pair at the Knecht Cup, held yesterday and today in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Shoremen's novice eight reached the petite final of its event, while the varsity eight reached the third-level final.
April 2, 2011
Shoremen Win Three of Four Races Against Philadelphia U.
The Washington College men’s rowing team won three of four races against Philadelphia University, a Division II school, this morning on the Chester River.
March 31, 2011
"Flock Out" - Saturday, April 2nd
The Washington College Student Events Board is sponsoring a "Flock Out" this Saturday, April 2nd, as all nine Washington College varsity spring sports will be competing at home. A tailgate will be held on the Hodson green from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
March 26, 2011
Baker & Witherow Finish Second in Varsity Pair at Murphy Cup
Sophomores Lawrence Baker and Mitch Witherow took second overall in the men's collegiate varsity pair to lead the Washington College men's rowing team today at the Murphy Cup in Philadelphia.
March 15, 2011
VIDEO: Coxswain Cam from Men's Varsity Eight v. Clark
Check out the view from the seat of senior coxswain Susanne Vaughn as the Shoremen's varsity eight defeats Clark in a home regatta this past Sunday on the Chester River.
March 13, 2011
Shoremen Race Past Clark to Open Spring
The Washington College men's rowing team opened its spring regatta season with an impressive performance against Clark University this morning on the Chester River. The Shoremen took the top two spots in the varsity eight and won the second varsity eight by 54 seconds.
February 25, 2011
Men's Rowing Spring Preview
Pardon the pun, but the Washington College men's rowing team made a big splash last spring. The Shoremen's varsity eight won the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championship, marking the program's first-ever conference title, and Washington took home the overall points trophy from the event as well.
February 7, 2011
Freshman Rower Anthony Pipolo Attends Vigil at Egyptian Embassy
Freshman rower Anthony Piplo was one of a number of Washington College students who attended a candlelight vigil outside the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, DC, held in memory of those killed during the protests in Egypt.
February 2, 2011
Embracing Extreme Elements: Robert Storck '13
It's hard to imagine anyone willingly signing up for something called the "Death Race," but Washington College sophomore rower Robert Storck isn't just anyone. Storck is a certified Wildnerness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) who spent part of his winter break hiking and volunteering in New Hampshire's White Mountains, home to some of the worst weather on Earth.
January 26, 2011
No Joke: Rower Ryan Bankert Tries Hand at Comedy
Sophomore rower Ryan Bankert won Washington College's comedy competition in the fall. Over winter break, Bankert took his comedy to the next level, performing at Magooby's Joke House in Timonium, MD, during the club's amateur comedian night.
January 4, 2011
2010's Most Amazing Performance Poll Results
We asked you to decide 2010's Most Amazing Performance in WC Athletics. An unprecedented "get out the vote" effort helped the two top finishers in the poll run away from the pack.
November 23, 2010
Washington College to Present 2011 Rowing Talks on January 20
Washington College will present the 2011 Rowing Talks, sponsored by US Rowing, on January 20th. Rowing Talks is a free symposium for high school rowing coaches.
November 6, 2010
Novice Four Wins Second Straight Silver Medal
LORTON, VA -- For the second straight regatta, the Washington College men's rowing team won a silver medal in the men's collegiate novice four, this time placing second of 16 boats at today's Head of the Occoquan regatta in Lorton, VA. The Shoremen competed in a total of four events at the regatta, also turning in impressive finished in the men's collegiate four and men's collegiate eight.
October 30, 2010
Shoremen's Frosh/Novice Four Wins Silver Medal at Head of the Schuylkill
A silver-medal finish out of 17 boats in the men's college frosh/novice four highlighted the performance of the Washington College men's rowing team at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta today in Philadelphia.
October 16, 2010
Shoremen Eights Row at Head of the Genesee
The Washington College men's rowing team had two boats compete in the men's collegiate eight at the Head of the Genesee regatta today in Rochester, NY. The Shoremen's "A" boat finished 10th of 17 boats overall, while the "B" boat was 15th.
October 9, 2010
Washington College Men's Rowing Opens Season at Navy Day Regatta
The Washington College men's rowing team opened the fall portion of its schedule today at the Navy Day Regatta in Philadelphia. The Shoremen's best finish of the day came in the men's frosh/novice four as they placed sixth of 14 boats in 15:53.54.
September 6, 2010
Not Your Average Summer
While other college students spent their summer on the beach, Washington College rowing coxswain Jeff Nutting spent his summer restoring a 1969 Chevy C-10 pick-up truck. Nutting was just one of several Washington College student-athletes who found alternatives to sunbathing during the summer months.
August 23, 2010
Herland, Riker, Zaborskiy to Captain Men's Rowing
Seniors Will Herland, Brandon Riker, and Michael Zaborskiy have been named the captains of the Washington College men’s rowing team for the 2010-11 academic year, head coach John Leekley recently announced.
May 8, 2010
Shoremen Novices Reach Dad Vail Semifinals
The Washington College men's rowing team competed in three events at the prestigious Dad Vail regatta yesterday and today in Philadelphia, PA. The Shoremen's frosh/novice eight reached the semifinals of their event to lead the way for WC.
May 4, 2010
Shoremen Rowers Ready for Dad Vails
The Washington College men's rowing team will be competing in three events at the prestigious Dad Vail regatta this Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia.
April 26, 2010
Leekley Repeats as MARC Coach of the Year
For the second year in a row, Washington College head men's rowing coach John Leekley has been named the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference's Men's Coach of the Year in a vote amongst the conference's coaches. In addition, senior captains Brian Gamble and Springer Harris were named to the All-MARC varsity team.
April 24, 2010
Shoremen Win Conference Championship
The Washington College men's rowing team won the overall points trophy and the Shoremen's varsity eight captured the conference championship at the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Championships today in York County, PA.
April 11, 2010
WC Varsity Four Finishes 4th at Knecht Cup
The Washington College men's rowing team competed in four events at the Knecht Cup, held yesterday and today on the Cooper River. The Shoremen finished fourth overall in the DII/III varsity pair event and also reached the petite final in the varsity pair.
April 3, 2010
WC Boats Make Finals at Murphy Cup
The Washington College men's rowing team put in a strong performance at today's Murphy Cup regatta in Philadelphia. The Shoremen qualified for the finals of the varsity four and novice eight and made the petite final of the varsity eight.
March 28, 2010
Novice Eight 2nd, Varsity Eight 3rd at Occoquan Sprints
he Washington College men's rowing team finished second in the novice eight and third overall in the varsity eight today at the Occoquan Sprints in Lorton, VA. The Shoremen also competed in the varsity four at the regatta.
October 31, 2009
Shoremen Conclude Fall at Occoquan
The Washington College men's rowing team finished the fall portion of its schedule today at the Head of the Occoquan in Lorton, VA. The Shoremen were fifth in the novice four, seventh in the collegiate eight, 10th in both the collegiate four and the novice eight.
October 24, 2009
WC Eight Rows to Eighth-Place Finish at Schuylkill
An eighth-place overall finish among 30 boats in the open club eights highlighted the performance of the Washington College men's rowing team today at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta in Philadelphia.
October 17, 2009
Shoremen Compete at Head of the Charles
The Washington College men's rowing team finished 31st of 36 boats in the men's collegiate four today at the Head of the Charles regatta. The Shoremen covered the course in 18:12.72, which would have put them in 19th place, but were assessed a one-minute penalty.
October 10, 2009
WC's "A" Boat Seventh at Navy Day
The Washington College men's rowing team opened its fall regatta schedule this morning by entering four boats in the men's collegiate four at the Philadelphia Navy Day regatta. The Shoremen's "A" boat led the way with a seventh place finish out of 22 boats.
