SAN BRUNO, Calif. — The start of the Spring rowing season is just around the corner, and Saint Mary's has a pair of student-athletes who have been tabbed as preseason all-conference honorees. Sophomore Katelyn Robertson and grad student Hathaway Scarpine were the two Gael honorees, after both earned all-conference nods a season ago. 

Hathaway Scarpine served as the Gaels stroke on their varsity 8+ boat, while Katelyn Roberton rowed in the six seat. Roberton also served as the stroke for the Gaels novice 4+ boat. Both played major roles in leading the Gaels to a tie for third place at the WCC Championship a year ago. 

With the additions of Washington State, Oregon State and Sacramento State, and the subtraction of LMU, the WCC has now gone to a nine team rowing conference. Aftering finishing tied for third a year ago, the Gaels were picked to finish sixth in this year's preseason poll. Here is a look at the final voting for that poll:

2025 WCC Rowing Preseason Coaches Poll
(#) first-place votes
1. Oregon State (4)                 58
2. Gonzaga (3)                       57
3. Washington State (2)        55 
4. San Diego                          44
5. Sacramento State             34
6. Saint Mary's                       28 
7. Portland                              23
8. Creighton                           17
9. Santa Clara                       8

The Gaels will row in their first event of the Spring on March 8, when they take part in the Sac Invite on Lake Natoma. 

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