April 15, 2006

(Photo by Ken DeBolt)

GENEVA, N.Y.—The Hobart College crew team hosted RIT and Division I Colgate in a day of racing on the Seneca-Cayuga Canal today.

In the varsity eight race, Colgate retained the Seneca Cup in the day’s most exciting race. The Raiders got off to a strong start, charging to the lead off the starting line. Hobart’s eight made a charge in the final 1,000 meters, pressing Colgate to the very end, but the Raiders held on for the win. Statesmen Dan Gilbert, Alex Tye, Gardner Loring, JM Chadonic, Sep Levatich, Mike Grenier, Tim Faxon, Richard Klein, Drew Meunier crossed the line in 6:17.63, just 0.43 seconds behind Colgate. RIT placed third in 6:37.89.

The Raiders also captured the second varsity eight race in a time of 6:37.24, ahead of a pair of Hobart boats. Mike Talarico, Paul Wasmund, Mark Vogelgesang, Mike Gugliemo, Joe Jameson, Tim Starr, Alex Caruthers, Vince DeFabio, and Nate Kress crossed the line second in 6:44.95, followed by Mario Sola, Andrew O’Donnell, John Heavey, Chris Moore, Jake Podkaminer, Ben Ramsey, Garrett McIntyre, Matt Gruppo, and Dan Allen in 6:53.64.

In the novice eight race, Colgate posted a 3.7-second win over RIT, crossing the line in 6:45.9. Hobart was third in 7:20.21.

The varsity four race belonged to the Raiders in a winning time of 7:02.63. The Statesmen were second, eight seconds back, while RIT placed third (7:22.73).

Following a week off, Hobart returns to the water on April 29 in the Liberty League Championships.

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