Hurricanes Host Duke and Barry Friday at the Krome Avenue Quarry

April 27, 2006

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami rowing team will host Atlantic Coast Conference rival Duke and cross-town rival Barry in a three-race regatta held on the Krome Avenue Quarry Friday, April 28. The Varsity 8 will race at 8:00 a.m. followed by the Junior Varsity 8 at 8:15 a.m. and the Varsity 4 at 8:30 a.m.

“This Friday’s race is a very valuable opportunity for us to keep sharp and race some strong opponents,” said head coach Debra Morgan. “Our regional championship isn’t for another few weeks, so this week’s race is a great way to keep our speed going and keep in touch with racing.”

The Hurricanes return to action after finishing third with 34 total points at the ACC Championships held in Clemson, S.C. last Saturday. Miami’s Varsity 8 came in third while the Junior Varsity 8, Novice 8 and Varsity 4 finished fourth, respectively.

The Hurricanes will face tough competition in the Blue Devils who finished second in the ACC Championships with 43 total points despite not racing a Novice 8 boat. In a close sprint for the finish, Duke narrowly came in second behind Virginia’s Varsity 8 boat.

“Duke had a very strong performance at the ACC Championships so we certainly have a tough challenge ahead of us,” said Morgan. “Regardless, we’re ready for the fight and are feeling confident about being able to step up to that challenge.”

Directions to the Krome Avenue Quarry can be found HERE. Fans can log on to Hurricanesports.com for up-to-date Miami Rowing news, results and recaps.

Varity 8 – 8:00 a.m.
Laura Comeau (Cox)
Sarah Conlon
Kelly Amsler
Laura Cordner
Emy Huntsman
Natasha Lejer
Laura Coltman
Bethany Krawec
Rachel Clausing

Junior Varsity 8 – 8:15 a.m.
Meghan Leydecker (Cox)
Karen Wiley
Jaquelene Heywood
Molly Wilson
Sarah Greyer
Rachel Sporko
Sarah Stocks
Valerie Webb
Taurii Coyne

Varsity 4 – 8:30 a.m.
Jessica Martin (Cox)
Mackenzie Dove
Marenda Chamberlin
Megan Hudson
Meghan White