Saturday, May 16
Sacramento, Calif.
10:00 AM
Creighton University
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WCC Championships
Photo by: Creighton Athletics
Bluejay Rowing Closes WCC Championships with 8th Place Finish
5/16/2026 2:21:00 PM | Rowing
Sacramento, Calif. -- Creighton Rowing closed out the 2026 season with an eighth place finish at the WCC Rowing Championships on Saturday, May 16.
In the V4 and 2V4 competitions the Bluejays delivered times of 8:29.936 and 8:29.398 respectively.
While in the V8 and 2V8 races Creighton posted times of 7:11.959 and 7:48.375.
After the competition Creighton's Paige Harty and Lily Zeimetz were named to the All-Conference Team.
Team Standings
In the V4 and 2V4 competitions the Bluejays delivered times of 8:29.936 and 8:29.398 respectively.
While in the V8 and 2V8 races Creighton posted times of 7:11.959 and 7:48.375.
After the competition Creighton's Paige Harty and Lily Zeimetz were named to the All-Conference Team.
Team Standings
1.    Oregon State - 60 points
2.    Washington State - 51 points
3.    Gonzaga - 45 points
4.    San Diego - 44 points
5.    Saint Mary's - 35 points
6.    Sacramento State - 30 points
7.    Portland - 29 points
8.    Creighton - 14 points (Claims 8th based on finish in V8 race)
9.    Santa Clara - 14 points
10.    Seattle University - 8 points
Individual Awards
2026 WCC Coach of the Year: Michael Eichler, Oregon State
2026 WCC Rower of the Year: Lauren Garrett, Oregon State
2026 WCC Newcomer of the Year: Eesha Raj, Washington State
2026 WCC Coxswain of the Year: Taylor Denger, Oregon State
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WCC All-Conference Team
Creighton: Paige Harty and Lily Zeimetz
Gonzaga: Jenna Kleckler, Lula Macey and Leah Manzo-McCottry
Oregon State: Giulla Clarici, Lauren Garrett, Charlotte Lightfoot and Rhianna Loughnan
Portland: Veronica Conklin and Rachel Hester
Sacramento State: Kaylee Godwin and Ella Holmes
Saint Mary's: Carolyn Huckel and Katelyn Robertson
San Diego: Annika Goodwyn and Annabelle Ruinet
Santa Clara: Dominque Matthews and Frankie Park
Seattle University: Faith Dickey and Sophie Schmidt
Washington State: Jeave Proberts, Siene Snow and Harriett Thompson
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2.    Washington State - 51 points
3.    Gonzaga - 45 points
4.    San Diego - 44 points
5.    Saint Mary's - 35 points
6.    Sacramento State - 30 points
7.    Portland - 29 points
8.    Creighton - 14 points (Claims 8th based on finish in V8 race)
9.    Santa Clara - 14 points
10.    Seattle University - 8 points
Individual Awards
2026 WCC Coach of the Year: Michael Eichler, Oregon State
2026 WCC Rower of the Year: Lauren Garrett, Oregon State
2026 WCC Newcomer of the Year: Eesha Raj, Washington State
2026 WCC Coxswain of the Year: Taylor Denger, Oregon State
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WCC All-Conference Team
Creighton: Paige Harty and Lily Zeimetz
Gonzaga: Jenna Kleckler, Lula Macey and Leah Manzo-McCottry
Oregon State: Giulla Clarici, Lauren Garrett, Charlotte Lightfoot and Rhianna Loughnan
Portland: Veronica Conklin and Rachel Hester
Sacramento State: Kaylee Godwin and Ella Holmes
Saint Mary's: Carolyn Huckel and Katelyn Robertson
San Diego: Annika Goodwyn and Annabelle Ruinet
Santa Clara: Dominque Matthews and Frankie Park
Seattle University: Faith Dickey and Sophie Schmidt
Washington State: Jeave Proberts, Siene Snow and Harriett Thompson
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| Times | Lane Assignments | Results |
| 8:00 AM - II Four Race - Petite Final | Lane 1 - Creighton Lane 2 - Sacramento State |
1. Sacramento State (8:16.647) 2. Creighton (8:29.398) -Â (Emily Gleason, Madeleine Prill, Gabbi Ohwovoriole, April Tanner, Sarah Koons) |
| 8:15 AM - II Four Race - Grand Final | Lane 1 - Oregon State Lane 2 - Gonzaga Lane 3 - Washington State Lane 4 - Portland Lane 5 - Saint Mary's Lane 6 - San Diego |
1. Oregon State (7:40.990) 2. Washington State (7:51.045) 3. Gonzaga (7:55.229) 4. San Diego (8:07.261) 5. Portland (8:11.881) 6. Saint Mary's (8:16.046) |
| 8:30 AM - I Four Race - Petite Final | Lane 1 - Creighton Lane 2 - Sacramento State Lane 3 - Seattle U Lane 4 - Santa Clara |
1. Sacramento State (8:07.306) 2. Creighton (8:29.936) -Â (Jaimie Gale, Elsa Thompson, Summer Ryan, Ruari Fons, Isabelle Zuick, Ella Henderson) 3. Santa Clara (8:41.979) 4. Seattle U (9:20.557) |
| 8:45 AM - I Four Race - Grand Final | Lane 1 - Washington State Lane 2 - Oregon State Lane 3 - San Diego Lane 4 - Gonzaga Lane 5 - Saint Mary's Lane 6 - Portland |
1. Oregon State (7:28.395) 2. Washington State (7:42.794) 3. Gonzaga (7:48.102) 4. San Diego (7:55.687) 5. Saint Mary's (8:05.026) 6. Portland (8:08.460) |
| 9:00 AM - II Eight Race - Petite Final | Lane 1 - Sacramento State Lane 2 - Santa Clara Lane 3 - Creighton Lane 4 - Seattle U |
1. Sacramento State (7:18.290) 2. Santa Clara (7:28.078) 3. Seattle U (7:35.028) 4. Creighton (7:48.375) -Â (Mariana Vasquez Rosas, Addy Gregoire, Klaire Oehlke, Zoey Ruaterkus, Macy Callahan, Lindsey Barcia, Mia Cabballero, Emma Handcock, Shayla Edwards, Katy Comfort) |
| 9:15 AM - II Eight Race - Grand Final | Lane 1 - Washington State Lane 2 - Oregon State Lane 3 - Gonzaga Lane 4 - Saint Mary's Lane 5 - San Diego Lane 6 - Portland |
1. Oregon State (6:57.200) 2. Washington State (7:03.594) 3. Gonzaga (7:13.380) 4. Saint Mary's (7:20.400) 5. Portland (7:21.584) 6. San Diego (7:24.263) |
| 9:30 AM - I Eight Race - Petite Final | Lane 1 - Santa Clara Lane 2 - Portland Lane 3 - Creighton Lane 4 - Seattle U |
1. Portland (7:06.857) 2. Creighton (7:11.959) -Â (Rachel Malander, Paige Harty, Lily Zeimetz, Claire Robertson, Chloe Carlson, Rachel Krauss, Delaney Moyer, Laurel Keiffer, Carli Schulz, Cristi Scilleri) 3. Santa Clara (7:13.731) 4. Seattle U (7:43.429) |
| 9:45 AM - I Eight Race - Grand Final | Lane 1 - San Diego Lane 2 - Oregon State Lane 3 - Sacramento State Lane 4 - Gonzaga Lane 5 - Saint Mary's Lane 6 - Washington State |
1. Oregon State (6:45.796) 2. San Diego (6:54.345) 3. Washington State (6:55.096) 4. Gonzaga (6:58.317) 5. Sacramento State (7:02.294) 6. Saint Mary's (7:14.570) |
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