Thanks to Richard Moser.

Conditions: Gonzaga's varsity men's crew and junior varsity crew each set a new school record for their teams on Saturday afternoon during a head race against Washington State University. The GU varsity eight rowed the 5,000 meter course on the Spokane River in 15:34 while the junior varsity finished at 16:26. Washington State's varsity eight followed at 16:46. In women's varsity action Washington State pulled the course in 17:09 with the Gonzaga varsity eight edging out WSU's junior varsity eight by four seconds. The Zags covered the course in 17:37 just ahead of the Cougars 17:41. The women's varsity four race was a little closer with the Cougars finishing at 20:04 just two seconds ahead of the Gonzaga varsity four. Washngton State's second four finished at 20:33 just ahead of the University of Montana. Gonzaga returns to the water next Saturday as they host the Head of the Spokane Regatta at 10 a.m.

Results

Men's Varsity 8 1. Gonzaga - 15:34 2. Gonzaga (JV) - 16:26 3. WSU - 16:46 Women's Varsity 8 1. WSU - 17:09 2. Gonzaga - 17:37 3. WSU (JV) - 17:41 4. WSU (3rdV) - 18:10 5. Gonzaga (JV) - 18:34 Men's Novice 8 1. Gonzaga (A) - 17:07 2. WSU (A) - 17:24 3. WSU (B) - 18:11 4. Gonzaga (B) - 18:56 Women's Novice 8 1. Gonzaga (A) - 19:10 2. WSU (B) - 20:24 3. Gonzaga (B) - 20:43 4. Gonzaga (C) - 20:46 5. WSU (A) - 20:54 6. WSU (C) - 21:05 7. Gonzaga (D) - 22:58 Women's Varsity 4 1. WSU (A) - 20:04 2. Gonzaga - 20:06 3. WSU (B) - 20:33 4. Montana - 20:35 Women's Composite 8 1. WSU (B) - 17:57 2. WSU (A) - 18:23 3. Gonzaga - 18:38 Other Boats Racing 1. Coeur d'Alene Rowing Club - 2's - 20:24 2. Coeur d'Alene Rowing Club - 2's - 23:03 3. Coeur d'Alene Rowing Club - 4's - 20:59 4. Walker Collins - Single - 27:06