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Men's Crew Opens Season Against Michigan, Rutgers, Notre Dame, Virginia
3/30/2026 12:42:00 PM | Men's Crew
The Bison took to home water this weekend in their first official competition of the year. With five of the top eight teams from last year's American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship set to compete, the team knew it was going to be great racing. The morning matchups consisted of Michigan vs. Bucknell and Rutgers vs. Virginia vs. Notre Dame, while the afternoon matchups were Michigan vs. Virginia and Bucknell vs. Rutgers vs. Notre Dame. Races started upstream from the dock where hundreds of spectators and athletes gathered and cheered. Results for the day can be found here and here. Notable results from the day include a sweep for the varsity 8, wins for the freshman 8 over Michigan and Rutgers, as well as back to back close wins in the 4th varsity 8 over Michigan.
As always, thanks to all of our parents and helpers for showing up and supporting the team. Up next the Bison have a joint home race with the Women's team on April 4th. The men will race against George Washington and Lehigh in a Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference preview.
1st Varsity 8+ – 2025 Hudson U8.32 Ultra Super Predator "Stealth"
Coxswain: Tyler Leong, Jr.
Stroke: Christopher Kirby, Sr.
7: Ryan Genel Sr.
6: Soren Stein, Jr.
5: Jacob Mohr, Jr.
4: Kristian Komorowski, Jr.
3: James Harris, Fr.
2: Tanner Tighelaar, Jr.
Bow: John Kirincich, Sr.
2nd Varsity 8+ – 2022 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Sean Doherty, Jr.
Stroke: Tim Robertson, Sr.
7: Tennyson Kelly, Jr.
6: Cornelius Nichilo, Jr.
5: Tiarnan Nowak, Jr.
4: Jackson Lilley, So.
3: Neil Davidek, So.
2: Sebastian Brandt, Jr.
Bow: Will Curtis, So.
3rd Varsity 8+ – 2022 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Regine Escher, Jr.
Stroke: Wesley Peot, Jr.
7: Tommy Smith, Jr.
6: Joe Hofmann, Jr.
5: Ryan Firestone, Sr.
4: Miles Clyde, Jr.
3: Jack Greenleaf, Jr.
2: Connor Orkin, Jr.
Bow: Cristofer Santanna, So.
Freshman 8+ – 2019 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Brendan Seay, Fr.
Stroke: Jack McSwain, Fr.
7: Aidan Arouh, Fr.
6: Zach Cantor, Fr.
5: Van Lurton, Fr.
4: Michael Borao, Fr.
3: Jack Dutton, Fr.
2: Reilly Hope, Fr.
1: Franklin Enkhmandakh, So.
4th Varsity 8+ – 2024 Hudson U8.43 Ultra Super Predator "Shark"
Coxswain: Luke Catalanello, Jr.
Stroke: Charlie Theodore, So.
7: Oliver Abushacra, Sr.
6: Chris Morale, Sr.
5: Hunter Cassidy, So.
4: Aidan Cassidy, So.
3: Travis Stanitis, Sr.
2: Sam Langlois, So.
Bow: Will Blumenthal, Sr.
V4+ - Class of 2011
Coxswain: Sebby Nunez, Fr.
Stroke: Griffin Walsh, Sr.
3: Daniel Belden, So.
2: Ben Cowan, So.
Bow: Zac Snyder, So.
2V4+ - Class of 2011
Coxswain: Sebby Nunez, Fr.
Stroke: Griffin Walsh, Sr.
3: Daniel Belden, So.
2: Charlie Magistro, Fr.
Bow: Matt Barbella, Fr.
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