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Four-Member Crew Wins MACRA Regatta
ATHENS, OH (May 9, 2006) - For the second consecutive year, the women's
varsity four-person boat won their event at the Mid-America Collegiate
Rowing Association (MACRA) Championship regatta this past weekend in
Athens, Ohio. Viking rowers bested 11 other boats to claim the title,
and defeated crews from Ohio State, Mercyhurst, Michigan State, and Ohio
University in the finals.
With 600 meters to go in the race, the second-place boat from Ohio State
made its move, but a well-timed sprint called by North Park coxswain
Erikka Treatch propelled the Vikings to a five-second victory.
"This was a big win for us," commented head coach Tim Grant. "It's tough
to know how you will respond when you are challenged, but we were up to
the task today. It's been a tough year, so this win is especially
rewarding for us."
Members of the women's varsity crew include Annika Safstrom, Heidi
Rosasen, Kari Anderson, Alli Koubsky, and coxswain Erikka Treatch.
The day wasn't done for the Viking rowers, however. In one of the final
events of the day, the women's varsity eight-person crew earned the
bronze medal in their event behind crews from Grand Valley State and
Ohio State University. The crew finished the third of 10 crews, ahead of
teams from Mercyhurst and Michigan State in the finals.
Members of the women's varsity eight include Annika Safstrom, Alli
Koubsky, Kari Anderson, Heidi Rosasen, Amanda Donnelly, Kelly Burke,
Britta Haussman, Kristen Engebretson, and coxswain Erikka Treatch.
The women's varsity four-person crew will compete this weekend at the
Dad Vail National Regatta in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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