Duxbury Boys' Crew Triumphs at Massachusetts Public School Rowing Championship; Brookline Girls' Team Claims Title
Duxbury’s depth delivers Mass. Public School Rowing Association boys’ championship; Brookline takes girls’ title
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Duxbury's boys' crew team won the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association boys' championship, showcasing their depth and resilience. Meanwhile, Brookline secured the girls' overall title with a strong performance, including a first-place finish in the varsity eight category.
- 01Duxbury won the boys' eights team-point state title at the championship held in Lowell, Massachusetts.
- 02The boys' team relied on their depth and a first-place finish from the second varsity eight to secure victory.
- 03Duxbury's first varsity eight finished second, just under three seconds behind Wayland-Weston.
- 04Brookline's girls' team took first place in the first varsity eight, contributing to their overall team title.
- 05Cambridge won the girls' varsity fours division for the ninth consecutive season.
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At the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association spring championship in Lowell, Duxbury's boys' crew team emerged victorious, clinching the boys’ eights team-point state title. The team overcame a challenging season, marked by indoor training and a 'rough patch,' to rally and perform exceptionally well. Their second varsity eight secured a first-place finish, while the first varsity eight came in second, narrowly trailing Wayland-Weston. On the girls' side, Brookline captured the overall team title after finishing first in the first varsity eight. Cambridge continued its dominance by winning the girls' varsity fours for the ninth consecutive year and also claimed first in the boys' fours. Senior captain Emma Shaw highlighted the importance of rowing in fours, emphasizing the individual impact each member can have on the team’s success. Notably, Cambridge's coxswain, Ada LaMaster, who navigates life with transverse myelitis, concluded her high school career on a high note, showcasing her leadership and skill.
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The success of local high school rowing teams fosters community pride and encourages youth participation in sports.
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