LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- The Loggers won their fourth straight Lamberth Cup over Pacific Lutheran, edging the Lutes out by mere feet for the victory.
How it Happened
The Loggers concluded their third and final regatta at American Lake, taking on the Lutes for the coveted Lamberth Cup. Before the women's races began, the Loggers kicked off the morning with the men's MN4+. The Loggers competed against Seattle University, taking the race with a time of 7:50.3. The M2X was up next with the Loggers crew of two crossing the line at 8:05.2.
With two victories under their belt, the Loggers set their sights on the Women's 1V8+, the race for the Lamberth cup. The race came down to the wire, with the Loggers slightly ahead coming down the final stretch. They held onto their lead, edging out the Lutes by 0.5 seconds for the victory. They finished with a time of 7:24.0, securing their fourth straight Lamberth Cup.
The Women's 2V8+ finished out the races for the Loggers, completing the sweep with a time of 8:18.6. They finished 18 seconds ahead of the Lutes, taking a demanding victory to cap the races.
Coach's Thoughts
"I'm so proud of all the crews for getting their bowballs across the finish line first today. We had a rainy and challenging week of spring break practices, and brought the racing lessons learned onto the course today. In spite of adversity, we found a way to retain the Lamberth cup for the 4th consecutive year."
What Happens Next
The Loggers head to California for the Blue Heron Regatta next Saturday, March 28th.