April 30, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Navy lightweight rowing team was in action early Saturday morning on the Severn River where it was victorious in three of four races against Penn. Navy won the Callow Cup for the 11th consecutive season as its first varsity crew defeated Penn, 5:46.9 - 5:54.0.

"We did a good job today and it was a nice stepping stone toward the Eastern Sprints in a couple weeks," said Navy head coach Steve Perry. "Last weekend against Harvard, I thought we had a good row and we were good today as well."

Navy started the morning strong, by defeating Penn for the 11th consecutive year in the first varsity race, but its second varsity crew was equally as impressive in the next competition.

Navy's second varsity crew turned in a time of 5:58.6, easily topping Penn, which recorded a 6:15.3.

Penn picked up a win in the first freshman race as its time of 6:07.4 was better than both Navy boats in competition. Navy's first freshman boat clocked a 6:15.8 and its second freshman crew crossed the finish line in 6:28.4.

Navy's third varsity crew made it a clean sweep on the day for the Mids' varsity boats as it topped the field with a time of 6:02.4.

The Midshipmen will be off next weekend before returning to action at the Eastern Sprints on May 15 in Worcester, Mass.

"Today puts us in a good spot heading into the Eastern Sprints," said Perry. "We're excited to see how the rest of the league does this weekend, but our main focus now is the Eastern Sprints and that's what we are training for."

1V
Navy - 5:46.9
Penn - 5:54.0

2V
Navy - 5:58.6
Penn - 6:15.3

1F
Penn - 6:07.4
Navy - 6:15.8
Navy (2F) - 6:28.4

3V
Navy - 6:02.4
Navy (4V HWT) - 6:04.5
Navy (4V LWT) - 6:05.2
Penn - 6:19.0