May 14, 2007

PHILADELPHIA - The Saint Joseph's men's rowing team turned in a strong performance at the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill River, the largest collegiate regatta in the nation.

SJU, the defending team champion, saw Purdue win the team title, but the Hawks still earned medals in three races. The Hawks garnered silver in the Second Varsity 8, finishing behind Lehigh. That boat was comprised of Jeff Schaetzle, Michael Wingrove, Bill Fox, Wayne Zimmer, Brett Cavanaugh, Kevin Connors, Brendan Blessington, Chris Garafalo and cox Sarah Jost.

The Lightweight 8 (Jon Schneckenburger, Kevin Burrows, Stephen Ramsey, Adam Stoll, Marc Malott, William West, Jordan Marwin, Kevin Jacobs and cox Lauren Moran) took second place behind Georgia Tech.

The Freshman 8 boat of Ryan Huck, Adam Iaccio, Sean Blom, Max Schipper, Tim Strybuc, David Lemon, Mike O'Rourke, Conor Malone and cox Trevor Curran finished third.

Saint Joseph's finished second in the overall points standings (men's and women's teams) garnering 31 points. Purdue won the Jack Bratten Trophy with 46 points.

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