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ROWING: Malvern Prep's A Quad boat won the High School Event at the Reading Town regatta in England on Saturday.

The Friars beat several Australian, English, and American Quads on the Henley-style, 850-meter course.

Malvern A and Malvern B finished first and second, respectively, in the intermediate quad final, with an Australian crew third.

Malvern B made the final after beating St. Joseph's Prep by 6 feet in the semifinal.
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Henley Update: Photos

Shane O'mara (above) is rowing in the Diamond Sculls
Representing 601 Washington Street Sculling Camp

Henley

Malvern Quad B qualified for the Fawley Challenge Cup. 61 Quads
raced tonight with 8 boats moving forward to Henley. Malvern B will join Malvern A in a field of 24 High School and Club Quads. American Quads St. Joe Prep. All crews including Malvern A will be racing Saturday at the Reading town Regatta.
The Malvern Prep B lineup is Mike Lewers, Austin Moore, Austin Velte, and Jeremy Gonzalez.

Malvern Arrives at Henley

USRowing Youth Nationals Results

This past weekend Malvern Rowing went to Tennessee to compete in the USRowing National Champions. Malvern won silver in the Quad event. The event had 22 Quads from every region in the country. It was a good fight with Malvern losing by 3.5 seconds to New Canaan Crew Club of CT. The competition was fierce as Malvern won the only medal from the Philadelphia area in any event.
Malvern finished 8th and 15th in the Light Double event, finished 11th in the Heavy Double event.

The team leaves for England June 18th.

Malvern Rowing Wins 3 SRA National Championships

Malvern had a great day in Camden this past weekend, winning 3 National Rowing Championships.

Malvern rowers Rob Smith and Alex Stoczko won the Junior Double.

The Varsity Light Double of Austin Velte and Jeremy Gonzalez also won a National Championship in a close race. This marks the third straight year in a row that Malvern as won the Light Double, it also marks the third straight year that the Malvern Light Double has won the so called "Triple Crown" by winning the Philadelphia City Championships, Stotesbury and Nationals.

Pat Donohue, Austin Bury, Alec Somers and Dan Schwarz won the Varsity Quad for Malvern for the 5th year in a row. This also completed the Triple Crown for the Varsity Quad.

Malvern finished 2nd in the Varsity Double by 1.5 seconds, Freshman Quad a close 3rd. Rowers, coaches, and parents were very excited about the day.

Malvern Looks forward to competing at USRowing Youth Nationals.

For complete SRA results click here

Stotesbury 2011 Results

This past Saturday Malvern had a successful day yesterday at the 85th Stotesbury Regatta. Malvern Won two Golds. The Sonzogni Trophy was won by Malvern's Varisty Quad of Pat Donohue, Austin Bury, Alec Somers, and Dan Schwarz . The Barker Trophy was awarded to Jeremy Gonzalez and Austin Velte for winning the Varsity ltwt double.

The Varsity Quad was recognized in the Philadelphia Inquirer with a big headline “As usual, Malvern Quad wins”. Read the article here


Here are the results of all of Malvern's finals:

Junior 2X (Smith, Stoczko) 2nd
Freshman 4X (Ruggieri, Frey, Wells, McManus) 3rd
Ltwt 2X (Gonzalez, Velte) 1st and Barker Trophy
Senior 2X (Lewers, Moore) 4th
Senior 4X (Donohue, Bury, Somers, Schwarz) 1st and Sonzogni Trophy

Results: Philadelphia City Championships

Malvern Rowing had a great day at the Philadelphia City Championships. Malvern rowers finished first in the Freshman Quad, Novice Quad, Varsity Light Double, and Varsity Quad. They finished second in the Varsity Double, Varsity Light Double, and Novice Quad. Our JV single finished 3rd.

10 Malvern rowers qualified for USRowing Youth Nationals in Oakridge, Tennessee. In the Varsity Quad, Varsity Double, and two doubles in the Varsity Light Double. The Varsity Quad, Varsity Double, Varsity Light Double, and the Freshman quad qualified for Scholastic National Championships in Camden, NJ.

Malvern Looks forward to competing in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta

For complete results click here

Malvern Wins Horvat Trophy and competes at Mercer Sprints Regatta

Malvern rowing had a good Friday and Saturday racing at the Mercer Sprints in NJ against the best club and scholastic teams across the Northeast USA. The Malvern rowers raced in terrible weather and water conditions Friday and Saturday, winning gold in the Novice Quad, 2nd Varsity Quad, and Varsity Quad events. The lightweight Quad event was cancelled.

The fifth Manny Flick on Sunday was cancelled because of unsafe fast water conditions.
Malvern again won the Horvat Trophy for accumulating the most sculling points of the 2011 Manny Flick series.

For complete Mercer Sprint results click here

For information on Malvern's 601 Summer Sculling Camp click here
It's open to all high school rowers and is run by Malvern's Head Coach Craig Hoffman and his assistant coaches.

Results: 3rd Manny Flick

Malvern Rowing had a very good day at the 3rd Manny Flick Regatta this past Sunday. Malvern won the Freshman Quad, Novice Quad, JV Single, JV Double, Varsity Light Double, Varsity Double. Malvern also won the Varsity Quad by .39 seconds over Conestoga HS in a close race.

For complete Results click here

Results: 2nd Manny Flick

Malvern Rowing had a good day at the Second Manny Flick Regatta on Sunday. Malvern rowing finished 1st in the Freshman Quad as well as 1st in both Varsity Quad finals. Malvern finished 2nd in the Novice Double, Varsity Lightweight Double, and JV single.
Malvern Rowing looks forward to competing in the 3rd Manny Flick next Sunday.

For complete results from the 2nd Manny Flick click here

For Row2k Photos of the 2nd Flick click here

Malvern Prep Rowing Team to Christen New Boat in Honor of Fallen Soldier

The phone call came on June 6, 2010, as Austin Bury ’11 was on his way home from Canada, where he had been racing as a member of Malvern Prep Crew. The call was from his dad, Tim, who delivered the news that Austin’s cousin, 26-year-old Marine Sgt. Brandon Bury, had been killed while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. The news weighed heavy on Austin’s heart as he endured that long trip home.

Brandon Bury had already served two tours in Iraq before he was deployed to Afghanistan in April 2010. He had most recently been assigned to train Afghan police officers, and spoke to family and friends about making progress with the local population. “He had a light about him when he walked into a room, and everyone was always drawn to him," said his wife Heather, mother of Brandon’s 4- and 2-year-old sons. “He was the kind of man who wanted to help everyone.”

Rowing provided comfort for Austin, who greatly loved, admired and respected his cousin. He focused his energies on the US Rowing Youth National Championship in Cincinnati, and the US Rowing Junior Men's National Team Selection Camp, but his commitment to crew meant he was unable to join his family in attendance at both Brandon's funeral in California and memorial service in Houston. Brandon was in his thoughts last season, and this year the loved one he lost will be with him throughout the racing season.

A brand new quadruple scull, a gift of an anonymous donor, will be christened as the Sgt. Brandon C. Bury USMC at a ceremony on Saturday, April 2, at 12:00 p.m. at the team’s boathouse, located at 601 Washington Street in Conshohocken. Malvern Prep rowers, families, alumni and friends are invited to join the special event, which will include comments by Malvern’s Head of School, Father James R. Flynn, O.S.A., Brandon’s aunt Missy Whitney, and Malvern crew coach Craig Hoffman.

“The dedication of this quad has meant so much to Austin and his extended family,” said Betsy Bury, Austin’s mother. “Brandon's father, Brian, and mother, Terri, are overwhelmed with gratitude to Malvern for this honorable recognition of their son. We hope that Sgt. Brandon C. Bury USMC will see Malvern Prep all the way to Nationals this year.”

For more information on Sgt. Brandon Bury, click here

Read Original article at: http://catholicphilly.com/2011/06/news/honoring-the-memory-of-a-fallen-marine/

1st Manny Flick Results

This past weekend Malvern Rowing raced for the first time this Spring at the 1st Manny Flick. In the Varsity Quad, Malvern finished 1st and 2nd in a tough race. Malvern also placed first in the Varsity Lightweight Double as well as second place in the Junior Single. Malvern Looks forward to competing in the Second Manny Flick this Sunday.

For complete results click here
For assorted photos from the 1st Flick click here.

Malvern Prepares for Winter Training

This past saturday the Malvern Rowing team gathered to help prepare the Melton Rowing Center for the upcoming season of winter training. Photos below.

Turkey Trot Results

Winning Junior Jeremy Gonzalez of Malvern

This past thanksgiving morning Malvern Rowing competed in the annual tradition of running in the Schuylkill Navy Turkey Trot on thanksgiving morning.

For results click here

For photos click here

SilverSkiff Results

Malvern rowing had a good regatta on Sunday in Turin, Italy. Over 800 single scullers from 10 different countries raced in all age groups. Malvern rowers racing were Pat Donohue, Dan Schwarz, Austin Bury, and Austin Moore.

Malvern rowing coach Sam Cunningham finished 20th overall and 5th in the Championship lightweight division, racing many Olympians. Sam was the second highest finish of Americans racing overall. Pat Donohue finished 46th overall and tenth in the Junior A category of 50+ racers, racing against medallists from the recent Junior World Championships. The regatta was spectacular, showing the value European countries puts on learning to row singles from the age of nine. Malvern was invited to attend next year by the host regatta.

Malvern Rowing and Their Guests

The Malvern Rowing team along with their guests from Shiplake College, Henley England

2010 Head of the Schuylkill Results

This past weekend Malvern rowing competed at The 2010 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta and had a great day. Malvern scullers finished 1st, 6th, and 10th in the high school Single event in a field of 57 competitors. Malvern also finished 1st and 2nd in the high school Quad event in a field of 32 entries, finishing one second apart. Malvern's high school double finished 9th in a field of 35 entries. These finishes are the best results Malvern Rowing has ever recorded at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.

Malvern rowing coach Sam Cunningham also had a great day and finished 1st in the Championship light single event.

Malvern's guests from Shiplake College, Henley England, won the HS Double and finished 5th in the high school eight event and had a great stay in Philadelphia.

For complete results click here.
For photos click here.

Head of the Charles 2010 Results

This past weekend Malvern Rowing traveled up to Boston to compete at the 2010 Head of the Charles Regatta. Malvern raced three doubles with two placing in the top 10. Malvern was the only school that had two doubles place in the top 10. Dan Schwarz and Pat Donohue placed 5th in actual time however were bumped down to 8th place due to a 10 second buoy penalty. Austin Bury and Alec Somers placed 10th and Jeremy Gonzalez and Mike Lewers placed 18th in a field of 41. Malvern also raced 2 singles placing 25th and 41st.

Back in Philadelphia 3 Malvern rowers raced at the Children's Foundation Regatta on Sunday winning the novice single and placing 2nd and 3rd in the varsity single.

For complete Head of the Charles results click here.

Fall 2010 Race Results: Row for the Cure, Navy Day and The Hutchinson Cup

The past few weekends Malvern Rowers have been busy at work on the Schuylkill competing in singles at the Hutchinson Cup Regatta, Navy Day Regatta and Row for the Cure. Malvern was very competitive in all three and had successful weekends.

This past weekend Malvern competed in Row for the cure, a charity regatta that raises funds for cancer research, Malvern is proud to support the cause. Malvern had 11 rowers compete and captured 9 out of the top 10 spots. Senior Pat Donohue placed 1st followed by Dan Schwarz and Austin Bury who placed 4th. For complete results click here.

Malvern was also very competitive in the Navy Day Regatta. Malvern entered 11 rowers and 7 of those racers placed in the top 10 with senior Pat Donohue placing 1st overall. For complete results click here.

The Hutchinson Cup was equally a success for Malvern as they captured the top 8 places in the men's high school single event. Pat Donohue placed 1st followed by Dan Schwarz and Austin Bury. For complete results click here.

Malvern Rowing is looking forward to competing at the 2010 Head of the Charles Regatta on October 22nd. Malvern is also looking forward to hosting a team of 12 rowers and 3 coaches from Shiplake College, Henley England on October 26th through the 31st for the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.

Malvern Rowing Prepares for Fall Racing Season

For previous Malvern Rowing photos visit our Malvern Rowing Photo Gallery

Malvern Rowers Prep 601 Washington For the Fall Season

Dan Schwarz working hard trimming the weeds as part of the 601 beatification process. This past weekend Malvern rowers gathered to prep the Boathouse for an upcoming year of rowing.
Alec Somers working the broom

Pat Quinn multi tasking, ajusting the riggers for the fall season while also practicing posing for his GQ Photo Shoot.

Austin Bury and Jeremy Gonzalez also work the broom making 601 OCD proof.

Malvern Rowing Looks forward to being competitive this Fall

Malvern Rowing Wins 2 SRAA National Titles

This past friday and saturday Malvern competed in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championships in Saratoga New York. Malvern had 6 boats qualify to compete and five of those boats made it to the final. The Varsity Double of Alec Somers and Austin Moore placed 4th in a very competitive final. Also placing 4th was the JV Quad of Alex Tammany, Austin Velte, and Robbie Smith and Alex Stotzko. Sophmore Julian Venonsky raced a hard fought race in the Varisty Single however he did not make the final. In a competitive final, Jeremy Gonzalez and Pat Allen placed third in the JV Double.

Malvern's two golds came from the Varisty Lightweight double and the Varsity Quad. The Varsity Lightweight Double of Bill Doughty and Dan Schwarz won their heat by 7 seconds which advanced them to the finals were they placed 1st by 9 seconds.

Malvern's Varisty Quad placed 1st in a competitive field. Mike Lewers, Austin Bury, Pat Donohue and Dave Matasic crossed the line 4 seconds ahead of 2nd place. This win marked the 4th year in a row that the Malvern Varsity Quad has won Philadelphia City Championships, Stotesbury and SRAA Nationals.

For complete results click here

Malvern Rowing Wins Three Golds at Stotesbury Cup

Malvern Rowing competed well this past Friday and Saturday at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. The Stotesbury Cup is the largest high-school regatta in the world with crews from all over the country and Canada participating. Malvern came home with 3 golds after many hard fought races.

Malvern's Varisty Single, freshman Trevor Pinos, fought hard but came up short in a tough qualifying heat. In addition, Malvern's Varsity 2X consisting of freshman Alex Stoczko and sophomore Julian Venonsky missed the semis by 2 seconds in a competitive event.

Malvern's JV 2X of freshman Alex Tammany and sophmore Robbie Smith, made it through the head race qualifier and the semi-final landing them in the Final.

Malvern's first win of the day came in the light-weight double event. The double consisting of Dan Schwarz and Bill Doughty placed first all the way through the qualifiers to the final where they finished with a time of 5:19; 5 seconds ahead of second place. For this Malvern won the Barker Trophy for the Varisty Lightweight Double.

Malvern's next gold came in the JV Quad event. Malvern's recently formed JV 4X comprised of Pat Allen, Austin Moore, Austin Velte, and Jeremy Gonzalez placed second in their time trial and 1st place in their semi-final. In a very competitive final Malvern placed 1st. This is the second year in a row that Malvern has won the George C. Hines Trophy for the JV Quad event.

The final gold medal came from Malvern's Varsity Quad of Mike Lewers, Austin Bury, Alec Somers, and Dave Matasic. The Quad came in 1st in their qualifier and semi and proceeded to the final where they had one of their toughest races of the year. The quad battled from behind to win the race by .4 seconds over second place with a time of 4:49. This win marked the fourth year in a row that Malvern has come home with the Sonzogni Trophy for the Champions of the Men's Varsity 4X.

Malvern looks forward to competing in two weeks at SRAA Nationals in Saratoga, NY.

To See Complete Results from Stotesbury Click Here For Friday, Here For Saturday

For Malvern and Stotesbury featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer click here