May 5, 2008

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. - Four Gonzaga University men's rowers were named to the All-WIRA team after the completion of its annual regatta this past weekend at Lake Natoma just outside of Sacramento, Calif. Three rowers earned first-team honors while another was tabbed for second-team accolades. Head coach Dan Gehn, in his 14th year at Gonzaga, was also named WIRA Coach of the Year for the second time in four seasons.

Additionally, the Bulldogs won the WIRA Efficiency Trophy which is awarded to the school with the best collective finish in all races entered. The Zags placed second in two Grand Final races and third in another Sunday.

Joe Dudley, Scott McCoy and Warren North all earned first-team All-WIRA honors as they helped lead the Bulldog Varsity 8+ to a second place finish on Sunday. This is the second-straight season North has garnered All-WIRA honors.

Sean Haase, a member of the Junior Varsity 8+, was the final member to earn All-WIRA honors; being tabbed for second-team. Haase and the Junior Varsity 8+ claimed bronze on Sunday after finishing third.