USRowing National Championship Results

This past friday, saturday and sunday, 6 Malvern Rowers competed in the 2009 USRowing Youth National Championships held at Harsha Lake outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Malvern faced stiff competition in the Men's Ltwt. Double and Men's Varsity Quad event were they were competitive. Dave Matsic and Bill Doughty qualified for the Petite Final were they placed 4th. Seniors Mike Donohue and Chris Higgins along with sophmores Pat Donohue and Austin Bury qualified for the A Final were they placed 5th in a very competitive event. This concluded Malvern's Spring racing season and the team is looking foward to being competitive next year.

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USRowing National Championship Results

This past friday, saturday and sunday, 6 Malvern Rowers competed in the 2009 USRowing Youth National Championships held at Harsha Lake outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. Malvern faced stiff competition in the Men's Ltwt. Double and Men's Varsity Quad were they were competitive. Dave Matsic and Bill Doughty qualified for the Petite Final were they placed 4th. Seniors Mike Donohue and Chris Higgins along with sophmores Pat Donohue and Austin Bury qualified for the A Final were they placed 5th in a very competitive event. This concluded Malvern's Spring racing season and the team is looking foward to starting fresh and being competitive next year.

Malvern Wins 2 SRA National Titles

This past friday and saturday, Malvern Rowing won 2 SRA National Titles at Mercer Lake, NJ. With the sun out and a cross/head wind, all malvern rowers were competitive in the Junior Double, Junior Quad, Ltwt Double, and Varisty Quad events.

In the Junior Double, Andrew Paisley along with freshman Mike Lewers, placed 2nd in the friday qualifier which advanced them to the saturday final were they placed 5th overall.

In the Junior Quad, Alec Somers, Jack Buckley, Austin Moore and Dan Schwarz placed 1st first in their qualifier on friday which advanced them to the finals. In the finals, despite only rowing together as a boat for a very short period of time, they were able to finish with an impressive 2nd place. Their time of 05:14.560 was only 2 seconds behind 1st place.

The 1st of Malvern's 2 SRA National Titles came from Dave Matasic and Bill Doughty in the Men's Ltwt. Double. Dave and Bill placed 1st in their qualifier and repeated their 1st place row on saturday, capturing an SRA National Title. Their time was 05:48.234.



The second title came from the 1st place finish of Mike Donohue, Pat Donohue, Austin Bury and Chris Higgins in the Men's Varisty Quad. After having to restart the race due to a collision, Malvern battled through tough competition and a head wind to finish with open water and an SRA National Title. The win completed Malvern's third consecutive year of winning Cities, Stotesbury and Scholastic Nationals in the Varsity Quad. Their time was 05:10.239.

Malvern looks forward to competing at USRowing Youth Nationals for schools and clubs in Cincinatti, Ohio on June 12th-14th.
SRA photos can be found in Malvernrowing's photo gallery

Complete results at Powerhousetiming
Pictures now uploaded: Manny Flicks 2009 , ISA Sculling Championships
Check back for pictures from Cities, Stotesbury,

The 83rd Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta Results

This past friday and saturday, Malvern was very competitive at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest highschool regatta in the world.

In the doubles: Sophmores Alec Somers and Austin Moore placed 6th in their their time trial for the JV double, 3rd in their semi-final and advanced to the finals were they placed 6th. Junior Andrew Paisley and novice Nic Kilmer placed 13th in their time trial of the Men's Varsity Double on friday so were unable to advance. Giving them varisty racing experience for next year, novices Pat Allen and Mike Mancenelli raced in the Mens's Lightweight Double. Pat and Mike were competitive and made it past the time trials and placed 6th in their semi-final. Senior Sean Lawler raced in the Men's Varsity Single. Sean qulaified for the semi - final were he placed 3rd, one place short of advancing to the final.

Malvern had a very sucessfull day in all of their quad events, winning all three. Saturday started off with a solid win from freshmen Mike Lewers, Jeremy Gonzalez, Chris Smart and Austin Velte. After placing 2nd in their time trials to Montclair, the Freshmen Quad won their final. They won the first ever Freshmen Quad event at Stotesbury and in doing so claimed the Jack and Nancy Seitz Trophy.
In the Boy's Junior Quad, Dave Matasic, Jack Buckley, Dan Schwarz, and Bill Doughty placed 1st in the time trial and the semi-final to advance them to the finals. In the finals with a slight headwind Dave, Jack, Dan and Bill rowed a solid race to come in 1st place, 3 seconds ahead of second place. The Junior Quad was awarded the George C. Hines Trophy for their 1st place finish.
Defending Stotesbury champions, Malvern's Varisty Senior Quad finished the day strong for Malvern Rowing. The Varisty quad was quoted by head coach Craig Hoffman as “a young boat that has had to work extremely hard.” and that is what they did. After placing 1st in their time trial, seniors Mike Donohue and Chris Higgins along with sophmores Austin Bury and Pat Donohue all rowed well in a hard fought race, beating schools such as Roman Catholic Highschool and The Haverford School. Malvern was awarded the Sonzogni Trophy for the Varisty Quad's 1st place finish for the 3rd consecutive year.

Malvern looks foward to competing next weekend in SRA's at Mercer Lake Nj. As quoted on row2k, Head Coach Craig Hoffman stated "The other teams are really terrific boats, and we're very fortunate to win today. We have no illusions that it isn't going to get tougher over the next few weeks at SRA's and Cincinnati."

For complete results: Friday's results, Satuday's results.
To see Malvern's results posted in "The Philadelphia Inquirer" click here
To see Malvern's results featured on Row2k.com, click here
To see Malvern's Varisty Quad featured in "The Philadelphia Inquirer" prior to Stotesbury, click here
To see Malvern featured in "The Bulletin" prior to Stotesbury, click here

Philadelphia City Championships Results

Malvern raced well this past Sunday at The Philadelphia City Championships on the Schuylkill River. Malvern claimed 2 City Championships in varsity events, as well as various placings by the Junior Varsity as well as Malvern's novices. Malvern's Varsity Quad of Mike Donohue, Pat Donohue, Austin Bury, and Chris Higgins, rowed a hard fought race to place 1st. Mike, Pat, Austin and Chris rowed a time of 4:35.85, 2.04 seconds ahead of 2nd. David Matsic and Bill Doughty also won a City Championship. Dave and Bill raced a time of 5:10.12, placing them 1st in the Boy's Lwt. Double.

In the Junior Varsity events, Malvern placed 2nd and 3rd. Alec Somers and Austin Moore placed 3rd with a time of 5:13.77 in the JV Double. Andrew Paisley placed 2nd in the boy's JV single with a time of 5:50.18.

Malvern's Freshman Quad placed 1st with a time 5:11.74. Malvern's Novice Quad placed 2nd with a time of 5:23.10. Malvern also placed 3rd in the Boy's Novice Double with a time of 6:03.80

Malvern will compete in Stotesbury May 15th and 16th. For more information on Stotesbury click here.

For complete Results visit PhillyFlicks.

5th Manny Flick Results

This past Sunday, Malvern raced in the 5th Manny Flick. The day started out with a 2nd place finish from Andrew Paisley in the Men's JV Single event with a time of 5:48.98. Also Placing 2nd was Austin Moore and Alec Somers with a time of 5:15.93 in the Men's JV Double event. In the Novice quad, Malvern placed 1st and 3rd with times of 5:11.31 ( A Quad) and 5:12.50 ( B Quad). Malvern placed 4th and 5th in the novice single with Robbie Smith coming in 4th with 6:28.83 and Julian Venonsky coming in 5th with 6.33.74.

In the Men's Varsity Single, Sean Lawler placed 3rd with 5:41.02. In the Varsity Double Event Malvern placed 1st in 2 separate heats. Jack Buckley and Dan Schwarz placed 1st with 5:28.07, David Matasic and Bill Doughty placed 1st with a time of 5:04.47. In a close race, Malvern placed 2nd in the Men's Varsity Quad. Mike Donohue, Pat Donohue, Austin Bury, and Chris Higgins rowed a time of 4:34.53, finishing .8 seconds behind Roman Catholic.

Malvern will race next weekend at Cooper River.

For Complete Results click here

4th Manny Flick Results

Today, Malvern raced in the 4th Manny Flick. Results were as follows:

Julian Venonsky, Novice Single, 4th place with 6:34.43

Rob Smith , Novice Single, 5th place with 6:38.16

Alex Somers/ Austin Moore, JV Double, 2nd Place with 5:21.49

Andrew Pailey, JV Single, 1st place with 6:26.47

Novice Quad(B) placed 1st with 5:49.03

Novice Quad (A) placed 2nd with 5:53.75

Jack Buckley/ Dan Schwarz, Lwt. Double, placed 2nd with 5:19.93

Sean Lawler, Varsity Single, DNF

Dave Matasic/ Bill Doughty , Varisty Double, placed 2nd with 5:10.15

Mike Donohue/ Pat Donohue/ Austin Bury/ Chris Higgins, Varsity Quad, Placed 1st with 4:35.52

Complete Results can be found here

Pictures from the flicks can be found in Malvern Rowing's Photo Gallery

Malvern Rowing featured in "The Bulletin"

Malvern Rowing was recently featured in the article "Row Homes: Malvern, EA, Springside Have An Oar Up On The Competition" in The Bulletin newspaper.

"Malvern — From the outside, the Melton Rowing Center at Malvern Prep looks quite ordinary. Boring, even. The cream-colored stucco, red brick base and dull, gray roof offer a muted exterior to the roar of 16 oars working inside as one." to read the full article click here.

3rd Manny Flick/ Horvat Series Results

Malvern raced today at the 3rd Manny Flick. Results and times can be found here.
Malvern will race next Sunday at the 4th Manny Flick. The Schedule for the 4th Manny Flick can be found here.
Pictures from the 2009 Manny Flicks can now be found in the Malvernrowing's Photo Gallery

2nd Manny Flick/ Horvat Series Results

Malvern Rowing had a good day at the 2nd Manny Flick. Malvern finished 1st in both Novice Quad finals, Novice single, Junior Single, Varsity Light Double, and Varsity Heavy Double. Malvern finished 2nd in the Freshman Double, JV Double, Varsity Single, and Varsity Quad. Malvern's Varsity Quad lost to Roman Catholic by 2 hundredths of a second.

Times:

Boy's Novice Single - 1st place - - 7:58.28
Boy's Novice 2x - 2nd place - Rob Smith/John Micheal Kay- 7:11.77
Boy's Novice 4x (A) - 5:41.60
Boys's Novice 4x (B) - 1st place - 5:41.72
Boy's JV 1x - 1st place - Alec Somers - 6:24.35
Boy's JV 2x - 2nd place - Moore/paisley - 5:48.13
Boy's Ltwt 2x - 1st Place -Buckley/Schwarz -5:27.89
Boy's Varsity 1x - 2nd place - Lawler -6:24.88
Boy's Varsity 2x - 1st PlaceMatasic/Doughty - 5:28.72
Boy's Varsity 4x - 2nd PlaceDonohue/Bury/P.Donohue/Higgins - 4:45.48

Anyone with pictures of the Manny flicks please send them to malvernpreprowing@yahoo.com
For complete results click here

1st Manny Flick/Horvat Series Results

Malvern Rowing had a good day at the first Manny Flick race
of the Spring. Malvern finished 3rd in the JV Double,
1st in the Junior Single, Varsity Single, Varsity Light
Double,and Varsity Heavy Double. Malvern finished second in
the Varsity Quad,losing to Roman Catholic by 2.1 seconds.

Boy's JV 1x - 1st Place 
Paisley
6:09.3
Boy's JV 2x - 3rd Place   
Moore/Somers
5:37.00
Boy's Ltwt 2x - 1st Place  
Buckley/Schwarz
5:27.89
Boy's Varsity 1x - 1st Place
Lawler
5:55.54  
Boy's Varsity 2x - 1st Place
Matasic/Doughty
5:23.97 
Boy's Varsity 4x - 2nd Place
Donohue/Bury/P.Donohue/Higgins
4:49.44

For complete results click here 

1st Manny Flick Schedule

Schedule for 1st Manny Flick/Horvat Series on Sunday March 15, 2008

Boy's JV 1x             11:28 AM
Paisley(lane 2)
Boy's JV 2x             11:40 AM
Moore/Somers(Lane 3)
Boy's Ltwt 2x           12:42 PM
Buckley/Schwarz(lane 4)
Boy's Varsity 1x          1:24 PM
Lawler(lane 2)
Boy's Varsity 2x          1:36 PM
Matasic/Doughty(lane 1)
Boy's Varsity 4x          2:06 PM
Donohue/Bury/P.Donohue/Higgins(lane 4)

For Complete schedule of all events click here
For official PSRA webisite visit PhillyFlicks

Schuylkill Navy Run Results

On Thursday 14 Malvern rowers raced in the 5 5/8 mile Schuylkill Navy Run, also known as the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Malvern freshman rower Jeremy Gonzalez was the first High School runner across the line. Jeremy Gonzalez, Dan Schwarz, Dave Matasic, Bill Doughty, Jack Buckley and coach Brandon O'Brien ran under 40 minutes. Former Malvern graduates who ran included Matt Benedetto 08, Brendan McGeehin 05, Matt Mcmanus 07, Carl Jablonski 06, Mark Borgerson 07, Aaron Martin 05, Mike Bohs 08, Sean Stewart 08, Brandon Hanna 08, Mike Rawlings 08 and Liam Leyden 07.

Complete Results and times can be found here

USRowing Fall Speed Orders Race Results

Malvern rowing had a good day Saturday in very difficult water/wind conditions at Lake Carnegie at Princeton University. In a field of 39 single scullers from around the country, Malvern placed five rowers in the top 13 slots. Mike Donohue finished 3rd with Chris Higgins placing 7th

Malvern concludes the Fall season with the 5 1/2 mile Schuylkill Navy Run on Thanksgiving Day morning at 9AM.

For Complete Results click Here

Head of the Schuylkill Results

Today Malvern Rowing raced at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta. Malvern Raced 9 singles in the Mens High school single under 19 event. Mike Donohue placed 5th with 17:23.2100, Chris Higgins followed him placing 6th with 17:25.2733. Bill Doughty placed 10th with 17:56.0467 followed by Dave Matasic with 17:56.7733 for 11th and Pat Donohue with 17:59.8267 for 13th. Kevin Quinn placed 15th with a time of 18:13.6000, Sean Lawler 17th with 18:15.7600, Jack Buckley 21st with 18:25.5233, Dan Shwarz with 8:39.6300 for 25th and Cameron Fuller with 20:37.3300 for 32nd.
Complete singles results can be found here

In the Mens High School Double Andrew Paisley and Austin Moore rowed a time of 16:54.8133 wich placed them 5th. Austin Bury and Alec Somers placed 8th with a time of 17:09.2000
Complete doubles results can be found here

Malvern will conclude the Fall racing season November 15th at Lake Carnegie in Princeton,NJ. 9 Malvern rowers will compete in the USRowing Junior single speed order.

Head of the Charles Video

A video of the Malvern rowers who raced at the Head of the Charles in Boston can be found in malvernrowing's video gallery here

Head Of the Charles Results

This past Saturday and Sunday Malvern Rowing went up to Boston to race in the Head Of The Charles Regatta. In Sunday's Club Mens Single Chris Higgins placed 16th with a time of 20:00.876, Bill Doughty placed 36th with 20:57.868, Kevin Quinn placed 41st with 21:24.158, Sean Lawler placed 42nd with 21:24.219 and Pat Donohue rowed a time of 20:53.773 plus 1 minute in penalties which placed him 50th.

In the Youth Doubles Men event Dave Matasic and Mike Donohue placed 4th with a time of 18:15.160. Austin Bury and Alec Somers placed 22nd with a time of 20:05.528. Jack Buckley and Dan Schwarz rowed a time of 20:07.742 but placed 35th due to penalties.

Former Malvern Rowers competed in many university lineups this weekend in Boston.
Justin Teti 05 - Princeton Varsity LT 8
Aaron Martin 05- Dartmouth Varsity LT 8
Matt Mcmanus 07 Cornell Varsity LT 8
Mike Rawlings 08 Columbia Varsity HYT 8
Brandon Hanna 08 St. Joe Varsity LT 8
Sean Stewart 08 Malta BC Club single
Mark Borgerson 07 Northeastern 2nd 8

Justin Teti won in the Champ LT 8 and Mark Borgerson finished 2nd in the College 8.

Click Here for complete results.

Malvern looks forward to racing at the the Head of The Schuylkill next Saturday. Malvern will race 10 HS singles and 2 HS doubles on Saturday. Malvern will conclude the Fall racing season November 15th at Lake Carnegie in Princeton,NJ. 9 Malvern rowers will compete in the USRowing Junior single speed order.

Navy Day Results

Today Malvern Rowing competed in the 23rd Philadelphia Navy Day regatta, claiming 7 0f the top 8 places in the 4k race. Mike Donohue lead Malvern with a time of 16:42.70 followed by Chris Higgins with 17:01.70 for 2nd and Dave Matasic with 17:20.10 for 3rd. Bill Doughty placed 5th with 17:32.00 followed by Kevin Quinn with 17:48.40 for 6th, Pat Dononhue with 17:49.50 for 7th and Jack Buckley for for 8th with 18:11.10.

Austin Moore placed 12th with a time of 18:35.00, Alec Somers with 18:36.00 for 13th and Cameron Fuller with 19:32.30 for 17th.

Malvern Raced 2 doubles which came in 4th and 5th. Sean Lawler and Austin Bury placed 4th with a time of 17:03.00. Dan Schwarz and Andrew Paisley placed 5th with a 17:06.70.

Malvern also raced in The Men's Open unlimited Octuple placing 1st with a time of 15:40.30.
For all navy day results click here

Malvern looks forward to competing at The Head of the Charles in Boston next weekend.

HRR Photos

Photos taken at Henley Royal Regatta 2008 are now in the photo Gallery

Malvern Rowing on CBS

Click here to see video of Malvern Rowing on CBS in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Schools report.

Freshman and Sophomores who are interested in trying out for the Malvern Rowing Team

Freshman and Sophomores who are interested in trying out for the Malvern Rowing Team must attend meeting at the Rowing Tanks after school dismissal on September 2nd. Any questions please contact head rowing coach Craig Hoffman at 610-812-6957 or email choff69845@aol.com

Malvern wins USRowing Club Nationals in the Junior Quad

Malvern became USRowing Club National Champions in the Junior Men's Quad event this past Saturday. The Malvern boat finished one second behind Mexico. Mexico was not eligible to win a USRowing Club National Championship. The event featured more than 30 Quads from schools and clubs. The Malvern boat of Mike Donohue, Mike Rawlings, Matt Benedetto, and Sean Stewart are currently in Oklahoma City and will be racing at CanAmMex Regatta on Friday and Saturday.

Henley Results

Malvern lost this evening in the semi-finals to Pertersborough. Malvern rowed great, losing to a stronger crew in bad conditions. The Quad will fly home monday, they represented Malvern well against crews from around the world.

A write up of Malvern's races and others can be found on row2k

Henley Update

Malvern began friday morning at Henley. Malvern won in the 2nd round against The Grange School of England. The margin was 4 lengths+. Malvern raced Saturday morning against The Cathedral School from Australia in the Quarter- Finals. Malvern won in the quarter- finals. Malvern trailed by two lengths early on but rowed back and won in an eight minute race. Malvern races against Leander and Sir Borglase in the semis tonight. The Leander crew is ranked as the top British junior Quad. The conditions are very windy with a strong headwind, the sun is out at the moment .