ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Ithaca College men's rowing team wrapped up its fall racing season on Saturday, October 24, at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The Bombers put together a strong day of racing, earning three podium finishes and bringing home 23 medals in a positive conclusion to the fall season.

The day began with four entries in the Men's Collegiate Four, finishing second, fourth, 10th and 22nd in a field of 25 crews. Ithaca's A Four finished in 11:49.2, behind only Marist (11:14.2) and ahead of third-place University of Rhode Island (11:56.2). The B Four was close behind in 12:02.7, comfortably ahead of fifth place at 12:12.6. The A Four was the fastest Division III crew in the event, earning a silver medal in a competitive field.

The C Four finished 10th in 12:27.0, while the D Four placed 22nd in 13:40.6. The D Four featured three novice rowers competing in just their second race, gaining valuable experience as they continue their development.
In the Men's Collegiate Varsity Eight, the Bombers continued their strong showing with a second-place finish in 10:19.6, just 4.7 seconds behind Middlebury (10:14.9) and ahead of third-place Boston College (10:23.1). Ithaca also finished more than 18 seconds ahead of Union (10:38.0), the next-fastest Liberty League crew, an encouraging result as the team looks toward the spring championship season.

The final race of the day saw the Second Varsity Eight deliver a standout performance, taking first place in 10:44.6. The Bombers finished 6.4 seconds ahead of Middlebury (10:51.0), with Boston College taking third in 10:57.6 to secure a gold medal and close out the day.

Overall, the Head of the Fish marked an excellent conclusion to the fall season. The results reflected the progress made throughout the opening two months of training and provided a strong foundation as the Bombers shift their focus toward developing fitness and speed over the winter.

Ithaca returns to racing on March 27, 2027, opening its spring season at home.

Lineups
A Four — 2nd Place (11:49.2)
Coxswain: Jake Patterson
4: Andrew Cheely
3: Andrew Coit
2: Brennen Mone
1: Rhys Pellaton

B Four — 4th Place (12:02.7)
Coxswain: Evi Sorensen
4: Zach Bowley
3: Liam Dickey
2: Charles Burns
1: Max Detzer

C Four — 10th Place (12:27.0)
Coxswain: Jack Harkins
4: Liam Carnahan
3: Jack Kneale
2: Henry Sustick
1: Brett Makowsky

D Four — 22nd Place (13:40.6)
Coxswain: Payton Fisch
4: Davis Barrett
3: Nathan Hibbert
2: Max Spencer
1: Paddy Eagan

Varsity Eight — 2nd Place (10:19.6)
Coxswain: Jake Patterson
8: Andrew Cheely
7: Rhys Pellaton
6: Brennen Mone
5: Andrew Coit
4: Liam Dickey
3: Charles Burns
2: Max Detzer
1: Zach Bowley

Second Varsity Eight — 1st Place (10:44.6)
Coxswain: Evi Sorensen
8: Tynan Fields
7: Jack Kneale
6: Henry Sustick
5: Brett Makowsky
4: Max Spencer
3: Levi Abrams
2: Liam Carnahan
1: Nolyn Boswell
 
Additional Links
Full Head of the Fish Results

Ithaca Women's Rowing Recap Here