Rowers from Gloucester and Mathews showcased their skill and teamwork in Saturday’s Eastern Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association Championships in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, claiming top honors in multiple categories.Gloucester.
Jacob Gross of the Gloucester Rowing Association dominated the men’s singles event, securing first place. Gross, Cooper White, Willis Redding and Zach Hudson of the men’s junior quad placed third in their team event, demonstrating exceptional synchrony.
White and Hudson advanced to the finals in the men’s double, while Braxten Abler and Dani LaCosa impressed as finalists in the women’s double competition.
In the mixed four category, Ayden Duke, Robert West, Hannah McAllister, Camryn Micket, along with coxswain Jacob Escamilla, clinched second place with their synchronized strokes.
Mathews
For the Mathews High School crew, all boats entered secured spots in the finals.In the men’s junior double event, Sam Tomcany and Jaxon McDonald powered through with a c...