CAMDEN, N.J.- The Franklin & Marshall women's rowing team concluded the 2025-26 season at this weekend's Dad Vail Regatta, competing in the DIII Varsity 8+ category.

F&M's crew included, from bow to stern, Elizabeth Ripperger, Elena Jenkins, Kate Smith, Savanna Maness, Autumn Lingle, Audrey Zawoiski, Sarah Blum, Louise Truong, and Macy Bush as coxswain. 

The crew opened the weekend with time trials on Friday morning to set seeding for semi-finals later that afternoon. The Diplomats were eighth from ten competing crews in time trials, finishing in eighth place in 7:37.563. F&M claimed fifth in the semi-final race with a time of 8:04.650 to earn a spot in Saturday afternoon's Petite Final. F&M finished ahead of a crew from Marietta, claiming third place in the race in 7:38.060.  

"Racing at the Dad Vail is always a great opportunity to compete against various crews at the DIII level, as well as race in line ups we might not regularly put out on the water," said Head Coach Bob Brady. "With an eight half full of novices, this was an amazing chance to race down the course three times and gain invaluable experience for everyone in the boat."