April 13, 2008
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ -
The Temple women's varsity 8 made it to the semifinals of the Knecht Cup Regatta Saturday on the Cooper River. The Owls, however failed to qualiy for the finals on Sunday, placing fifth in their semifinal.
The Varsity 8, comprised of senior stroke Anne Mikolajewski, junior Laura Altimari (7-seat), sophomore Bailey Chick (6-seat), junior Laura Scullin (5-seat), sophomore Mary Webster (4-seat), junior Mary Peach (3-seat), senior Jess Herrman (2-seat), senior bow Amanda Barr and junior coxswain Jill Ploof, placed third in their morning heat to qualify for the semifinals. The Owls struggled in their semifinal, placing fifth.
The team now must prepare for the Atlantic 10 Championships to be held on the Cooper River next Saturday, April 19.
