Three divisions to compete in San Diego Crew Classic

As the spring season slowly begins to melt the snows of winter, the K-State rowing team will bask in the sun's golden rays and competing in their sport in San Diego, for the San Diego Crew Classic. Well, at least they will be competing. The rest is up to the coaches.

This weekend, the rowing team travels to San Diego to race against a handful of schools from across the nation (and North America) in the varsity, JV and novice divisions. The San Diego Crew Classic — "America's Premier Spring Regatta" — features thousands of athletes, both men and women, in a flurry of 96 races across two days.

First to compete will be the varsity 8+ boat. Two years ago the squad took sixth place at the meet, and last year they showed in third. This year, they race against Sacramento State, the University of British Columbia at Vancouver, Tulsa, Loyola, Sonoma and University of California at Irvine, none of whom are ranked. This contest, scheduled for 8 a.m., will be the first for the women's division Saturday.

The women's JV will compete later against stiff competition for the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy. Squads in this race include No. 9 University of Southern California, No. 2 Virginia, Sacramento State and the University of California at Davis. The race is set to begin at 10 a.m.

Novice 8+ will end the day for the Wildcats when they compete at 11 a.m. for the Laurel V. Korholz Perpetual Trophy. K-State will face Oklahoma, the University of San Diego, the University of California at Davis, Cal LW and No. 19 Washington State.