SAN DIEGO – Washington State University rowing saw all three crews advance to the Grand Final in each of their respective races at the San Diego Crew Classic, Saturday, on Mission Bay at San Diego.
 
"The team raced well today from top to bottom, with lots of close action so that is always fun. It was good to progress all three boats to the Grand Finals." Said WSU head coach Jane LaRiviere. "We chatted after the races and I think everyone is excited to give it another go tomorrow. Go Cougs."
 
WSU's varsity eight (coxswain- Jenna Mangiagli, stroke- Lisa Gutfleisch, Ivy Elling Quaintance, Emily Morrow, Paige Danielson, Kristel Tohu, Lucie Weissova, Rosalina Torcivia, bow- Kateryna Maistrenko) started the day in preliminary racing for the Jessop-Whittier Cup. In the first of two heats, WSU placed third to Pac-12 opponent, Cal, which crossed at 6:31.627 to win the heat. Placing second was Victoria, with a time of 6:41.110, followed by WSU which finished at 6:43.710, with all crews qualifying for the Grand Final. Texas, USC, and UCLA, finished first, second, and third, respectively, in the second heat of the day to take the other three spots in the six-crew Grand Final. The race for the Jessop-Whittier Cup will be at 10:32 a.m., Sunday.
 
The Cougar second varsity eight (coxswain- Ellie Burg, stroke- Kamila Ondrackova, Taija Thompson, Colombe de Rouvroy, Jasmine Brake, Jenna Kennedy, Jessica Norris, Linnea Davison, bow- Renee Kemp) placed second behind Pac-12 challenger USC, in the third preliminary heat of the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Memorial Trophy. WSU finished at 6:49.816, which was just edged out by USC at 6:48.005. Both crews qualified for the Grand Final, along with Cal and Oklahoma in the first heat, and Texas and UCLA from the second heat. The race for the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Memorial Trophy is scheduled for 9:44 a.m., Sunday.
 
WSU's varsity four (coxswain- Chloe White, Emma Gribbon, Emily Weible, Grace Arnis, bow- Sue Yu) won its preliminary heat of the Karen Plumleigh Cortney Cup. The Cougars finished at 7:36.967, followed by USC at 7:38.724, with both crews advancing to Sunday's Grand Final. Rounding out the Grand Final are: Cal and Oklahoma from the first heat, and Texas and UCLA from the second heat. The Grand Final of the Karen Plumleigh Cortney Cup will take place at 8:24 a.m., Sunday.
 
The Cougars wrap up the San Diego Crew Classic, Sunday, with each crew racing for its respective trophy at Mission Bay. WSU's first race leaves the starting line at 8:24 a.m. Results can be found at www.regattacentral.com.
 
San Diego Crew Classic
Saturday, March 24 |  Mission Bay
Results – 63° & Sunny 

Women's Collegiate Varsity 8+ Jessop-Whittier Heat 1
1. Cal, 6:31.627
2. Victoria, 6:41.110
3. Washington State, 6:43.710
4. Gonzaga, 6:59.429
5. Oklahoma, 7:01.790
6. UC Santa Barbara, 7:13.596
 
WSU Varsity Eight Lineup
coxswain-Jenna Mangiagli
stroke-Lisa Gutfleisch
7-Ivy Elling Quaintance
6-Emily Morrow
5-Paige Danielson
4-Kristel Tohu
3-Lucie Weissova
2-Rosalina Torcivia
bow-Kateryna Maistrenko
 
Women's Collegiate 2V 8+ Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Memorial Trophy Heat 3
1. USC, 6:48.005
2. Washington State, 6:49.816
3. Victoria, 7:00.829
4. Sacramento State, 7:07.075
5. SMU, 7:16.445
6. Saint Mary's, 7:23.718
 
WSU Second Varsity Eight Lineup
coxswain- Ellie Burg
stroke-Kamila Ondrackova
7-Taija Thompson
6-Colombe de Rouvroy
5-Jasmine Brake
4-Jenna Kennedy
3-Jessica Norris
2-Linnea Davison
bow-Renee Kemp
 
Women's Collegiate Varsity 4+ Karen Plumleigh Cortney Cup Heat 3
1. Washington State, 7:36.967
2. USC, 7:38.724
3. Gonzaga, 7:44.566
4. SDSU, 7:51.599
5. UC Santa Barbara, 8:28.089
6. Saint Mary's, 8:43.605
 
WSU Varsity Four Lineup
coxswain-Chloe White
4-Emma Gribbon
3-Emily Weible
2-Grace Arnis
bow-Sue Yu