BOSTON – The Colgate women's rowing team competed in the Head of the Charles Saturday, Oct. 22. In one of the biggest events of the year, the Raiders competed against high quality teams and made big improvements from their last outing. 

After medaling in their most recent race the 1v8 boat captured their best time at the Head of the Charles since 2005. 

Colgate launched two boats throughout the day, the 1v4 boat captured a time of 19:46.002 placing 32nd out of 52, finishing above Loyola, MIT, and George Mason. 

The Raiders 1v8 boat finished 12th out of 40 teams, crossing the finish line with a time of 17:10.910, finishing above Boston College, St. Josephs, and Eastern Michigan. 

LINE UPS

1V4 
Katherine Metcalf (Cox), Abigail Lewis, Chloe Sakowski, Deanna Michaels, and Laine Betanzos

1v8
Becca Hom (Cox), Alexandra Hopkins, Edi Dukesherer, Katherine French, Marie Clausen, Rebecca Carew, Anna Cook, Carla Perdomo Silva, and Meredith Francis

FROM THE SOURCE
Head Coach Jessica Deitrick
"The team had a good day today at the Charles. Each boat made improvements from our last race in Rochester. 

"I'm really proud of how the entire team handled themselves and attacked a really tough course and competition today. This is the best finish the 1v8 has had at the Charles since 2005!"

UP NEXT
The Raiders return next weekend as they are set to race off in the Head of the Fish Saturday, Oct. 29 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.