Rowing Has 17 Earn CRCA Scholar-Athlete Award

Omaha, Neb. -- Creighton Rowing saw 17 members of its squad be recognized by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) with the Scholar-Athlete Award, designed to honor outstanding collegiate rowers who exemplify excellence both in the classroom and on the water. These awards celebrate the commitment, discipline, and academic achievement of student-athletes who rise to the challenge of excelling in a demanding sport while maintaining exceptional academic performance.

The Bluejays receiving the award were: Lindsay Barcia, Macy Callahan, Chloe Carlson, Shayla Edwards, Emily Gleason, Addison Gregorie, Emma Hancock, Paige Harty, Laurel Kieffer, Sarah Koons, Rachel Malander, Gabrielle Ohwovoriole, Claire Robertson, Summer Ryan, Cristian Scillieri, Mariana Vazquez Rosas and Lily Zeimetz.

To be recognized as a CRCA Scholar-Athlete, nominees must meet rigorous standards in both academic and athletic arenas:

Academic Criteria

Must meet all institutional and conference eligibility rules
Must be in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of eligibility
Must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher through the end of the fall semester/winter quarter of the current academic year

Athletic Criteria

Must have rowed in at least 75% of spring races in an NCAA or IRA (lightweight) eligible boat or must have raced in an NCAA boat at their conference championship

This award underscores the dual commitment of collegiate rowers who pursue athletic excellence while maintaining high academic standards—an embodiment of the scholar-athlete ideal.

To view the complete list of 877 Scholar-Athletes, click here.

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Players Mentioned

Macy Callahan

Chloe Carlson

Shayla Edwards

Emily Gleason

Emma Hancock

Paige Harty

Laurel Kieffer

Sarah Koons

Rachel Malander

Claire Robertson

Summer Ryan

Lily Zeimetz

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