CAA Rowing Weekly Awards –Apr. 8, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (Apr. 8, 2026) – The CAA has introduced its third honoree for rowing weekly awards throughout the 2026 season. Villanova’s Varsity 8 earn the accolades with its efficiency within the Ram Invitational Regatta.
BOAT OF THE WEEK
Villanova, Varsity 8
The Wildcats posted their largest margin of victory within the morning race, defeating Sacred Heart with a 7:07.67 tempo on the Ram Invitational Regatta. The boat made up of Cate Donnelly, Maggie Coyne, Jalyn Colon, Sylvia Marks, Ava DeJong, Ella Cooper, Farrah Bardouille, Sarah Robillard, and Natalia Peng completed 9.27 seconds higher than the Pioneers to earn a spot within the closing Grand Final of the day. In that race, Villanova crossed second behind Rhode Island with a 7:02.61 time, the quickest of any Villanova boat on the day.
2026 CAA ROWING WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Boat of the Week
Mar. 25: UAlbany V8+ / UConn V4+
Apr. 1: Northeastern V8+
Apr. 8: Villanova V8
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