Day one of the SRAA National Championship marked the end of the season for four crews and launching pad to finals for two.  It was a solid day overall with some really tough heats for the early races, and a big finish at the end of the day.  Both the men’s and women’s varsity quads advanced to Saturday’s finals, with the boys posting the third fastest overall time!  The boys race at 2:36 pm and the girls are right behind them at 2:44.  More information on Saturday’s racing will come at the end of this post.

The day started with Anthony and Ryan in the Lightweight Senior Double.  Several lightweight events have been dropped over the past few years so this event is extremely fast and Anthony and Ryan threw down a very strong performance.  Despite their effort they were unable to advance to Saturday’s finals.

In what should probably have been the final, the freshman boys quad of Thomas, Granger, Luke and Jamie tore down the course with a great race finishing with a top 5 overall time.  Unfortunately their heat was by far the fastest so their season ended early.  The boys can hold their heads high knowing they have the speed to compete with anyone in their event!

Both the men’s and women’s junior quads entered the weekend knowing they would be facing some really tough competition.  Marley, Chloe, Genny, and Malie faced off against some of the fastest quads in the country with three freshman and really held their own!  The future is looking bright for this group and we can’t wait to see them progress into next season!  

Ian, Callum, Connor, and Christian also faced an uphill battle in their heat but were able to end the season as the 12th fastest scholastic junior quad in the country!  This is another group we are extremely excited to see grow and develop!

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SRAA Nationals Finals Day Schedule (Saturday)
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2:36 pm — Boys Varsity Quad Grand Final
Lineup: MIchael Gasiorowski/Brendan Savell/Henry Fowler/Gavin Dunn
     Lane 1: Germantown Friends School
     Lane 2: Shenendehowa
     Lane 3: Malvern Prep
     Lane 4: Ridgewood
     Lane 5: Seattle Prep
     Lane 6: Haddon Township
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2:44 pm — Girls Varsity Quad Grand Final
Lineup: Maddy Baranes/Kate Gasiorowski/Caroline Hollingsworth/Payton Cronin
     Lane 1: Springside Chestnut Hill
     Lane 2: Agnes Irwin
     Lane 3: Waterford
     Lane 4: Skyline
     Lane 5: Seattle Prep
     Lane 6: Haddon Township
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The Hawks are headed to Nationals!  The team will spend Memorial Day weekend on Cooper River for facing off against the top high school programs in the country at the Scholastic National Championship.  The weather is looking iffy so come prepared with whatever you need.  Athletes are required to arrive at the boathouse 90 minutes prior to race time.  

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SATURDAY LIVESTREAM LINK

SRAA National Championship:
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​Boys Lightweight Sr Double: Anthony/Ryan
     -Heat: Friday @ 8:30 am -- Lane 1 -- top 3 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 11:40 am
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Boys Freshman Quad: Thomas/Granger/Luke/Jamie
     -Heat: Friday @ 9:25 am -- Lane 2 -- top 3 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 12:28 pm
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Boys Junior Quad: Ian/Callum/Connor/Christian
     -Heat: Friday @ 3:00 pm -- Lane 5 -- top 2 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 12:44 pm
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Girls Junior Quad: Marley/Chloe/Genny/Malie
     -Heat: Friday at 3:20 pm -- Lane 1 -- top 2 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 12:52 pm
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Boys Senior Quad: Michael/Brendan/Henry/Gavin
     -Heat: Friday @ 4:20 pm -- Lane 4 -- top 2 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 2:36 pm
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Girls Senior Quad: Maddy/Kate/Caroline/Payton
     -Heat: Friday @ 4:40 pm -- Lane 1 -- top 2 to final
     -Final: Saturday @ 2:44 pm
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The Hawks are returning to the Schuylkill River on Friday and Saturday to compete against over 800 entries from the United States and Canada for the 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta!  All athletes must arrive at the trailer 2 hours prior to race time.  The trailer will be located near the 3 Angels at Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive.  Please see below for the Schedule and Lineups:

Stotesbury Cup Regatta:
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​Boys Junior Double: James/Kevin
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 8:38 am -- Bow #83 (top 18 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Friday @ 5:08 OR 5:13 OR 5:18 pm (top 2 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 1:17 pm
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​Boys Lightweight Double: Anthony/Ryan
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 9:46 am -- Bow #225 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Friday @ 5:48 OR 5:53 pm (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 1:51 pm
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Boys Frosh Quad: Thomas/Granger/Luke/Jamie
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 10:15 am -- Bow #301 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Friday @ 6:13 OR 6:18 pm (top 3 to semi-finals)
     -Final: Saturday @ 2:08 pm
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Boys Junior Quad: Ian/Callum/Connor/Christian
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 11:09 am -- Bow #421 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 8:40 OR 8:45 am (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 2:44 pm
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Girls Junior Quad: Marley/Malie/Genny/Julia
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 11:24 am -- Bow #465 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 8:50 OR 8:55 am (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 2:53 pm
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Boys Senior Double: Evan/Hans
     -Time Trial: Friday @1:00 pm -- Bow #613 (top 18 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 9:40 OR 9:45 OR 9:50 am (top 2 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 3:46 pm
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Girls Senior Quad: Maddy/Kate/Caroline/Payton
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 1:44 pm -- Bow #695 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 10:15 OR 10:20 am (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 4:12 pm
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Boys Senior Quad: Michael/Brendan/Henry/Gavin
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 1:53 pm -- Bow #716 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 10:25 OR 10:30 am (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 4:21 pm
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Boys Senior Single: Tyler
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 2:03 pm -- Bow #753 (top 18 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 10:35 OR 10:40 OR 10:45 am (top 2 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 4:30 pm
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Girls Senior Single: Chloe
     -Time Trial: Friday @ 2:22 pm -- Bow #799 (top 12 to semi-finals)
     -Semis: Saturday @ 10:50 OR 10:55 am (top 3 to final)
     -Final: Saturday @ 4:30 pm
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Congratulations to Jim Schaub who had the winning ticket #0345 in this year's Restaurant Row raffle. His luck rewarded him with a fantastic prize of $850 in gift certificates to some of the best dining in the area. The drawing took place May 7th outside the HT Municipal Building. Raffle Chair Jen Gattone had the support of two team members, Anthony Gattone (left) and Evan Giamboy (right). A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part, including the rowers and parents who sold countless tickets, as well as the very generous restaurants who donated gift cards. The raffle brought in over $4,000 for the team.

The Hawks are returning to the Schuylkill River this weekend for what looks to be a rainy Philadelphia City Championship.  Please make sure you come prepared with extra clothes and everything you need.  All boats will compete in a time trial on Saturday in the effort to make it to the finals on Sunday.  All athletes are required to arrive 2 hours prior to race time.  Please see below for the schedule and lineups:

Philadelphia City Championship Schedule and Lineups:
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Boys Frosh Quad: Thomas/Granger/Jamie/Luke
     -Time Trial: Saturday @: 10:00 am — Bow #4 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 10:34 am 
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Boys Frosh/Novice Double: James/Kevin
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 10:48 am — Bow # 86 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 11:22 am
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Girls Novice Quad: Marley/Chloe/Genny/Julia
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 11:18 am — Bow # 124 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 11:46 am
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Girls JV Single: Malie
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 11:54 am — Bow #177 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 1:15 pm
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Boys JV Single: Tyler
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 12:00 pm — Bow #191 — Top 12 to Semi-Final
     -Semi Final: Sunday @ 9:00 am — Top 3 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 1:23 pm 
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Boys JV Quad: Ian/Gavin/Connor/Christian
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 2:01 pm — Bow # 328 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 2:11 pm
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Boys Lightweight Varsity Double: Anthony/Ryan
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 2:25 pm — Bow #377 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 2:43 pm
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Boys Varsity Double: Evan/Hans
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 3:17 pm — Bow #473 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 4:03 pm
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Girls Varsity Quad: Maddy/Kate/Caroline/Payton
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 3:48 pm — Bow #531 — Top 6 to Final — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 4:43 pm
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Boys Varsity Quad: Brendan/Henry/Callum/Michael
     -Time Trial: Saturday @ 3:56 pm — Bow #545 — Top 6 to Final
     -Final: Sunday @ 4:51 pm
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GO HAWKS!!!