GO MRC is right!  This weekend our Youth Program tore up the Southeast Regional Championships in Gainesville, GA.  Over 60 kids competed in the qualifier regatta for the National Championships.  MRC won the overall title for the second year in a row; and won the women's title for the first time; demonstrating that we are the BEST program in the Southeast. 

MRC had 7 of its 9 entries qualify for Nationals, the most ever.  The Men's Lightweight 8 shocked those in attendance, winning what was supposed to be a close race by 9 seconds.  The Women's Lightweight 8 defended their title, cruising to an 8 second victory.  US National Team alumni Wilson Valle teamed up with Josh Kahler to win in the Men's pair.  The Women's Varsity 4 continued a strong run after coming in second at States to win Bronze and qualify for Nationals.  MRC showed its diversity as well with strength in the sculling events.  The Women's Varsity 2X, who spent much of this year on the injured reserve, fought hard for a Silver medal.  MRC's feisty single sculler, Rodrigo Silva, defeated an opponent literally twice his size to Silver with a dramatic sprint.  The Men's Lightweight 2X raced ahead of Sarasota Scullers to Bronze and qualify for Nationals.  Both the Men's and Women's Lightweight 4s made the finals and raced and gave it their best shot, but placed 4th, narrowly missing qualification. In other results, the Men's JV4 bronzed, and the Men's B Pair came in 5th. 

 

MRC's future also looks to be in good hands with the Women's Novice 8 winning Gold, Men's Novice 4 winning Silver and Men's Novice 8 coming in 4th! 

The excitement at the MRC trailer at the end of the day was worth all the hard work of this year.  Congratulations to the wonderful kids, coaches, parents and volunteers for making MRC the BEST rowing program in the Southeast!!

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