PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (EMUEAgles.com) – Eastern Michigan University rowing's Novice Eight boat kicked off competition at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta Friday, May 10, with a pair of top finishes to qualify for Saturday's Grand Final in the Frosh/Novice Heavyweight Eight event.
"We did a very good job of executing what we needed to do in order to secure a spot in the Grand Final," noted Head Novice Coach Delaney McGuire. "We know what we can improve on and are excited to hit the water and race for medals tomorrow."
The all freshmen Novice Eight boat of coxswain Antinique Kirksey (Canton, Mich.