The Jesuit Crew Fall Season has been nothing short of electrifying, tone-setting, and dominating, as the Rangers have shown they have what it takes to be a highly professional crew. From Oklahoma City to Chattanooga, Tennessee, the team has raised the bar even higher than their season projections, demonstrating their determination to make a mark on the rest of the nation. At each race they participated in, they spooked competing crews, leaving a strong reminder on opponents’ minds: Jesuit Crew is here and ready to set the tone for an exhilarating 2025-2026 season.
“the effort this fall season has been great. i think we are in a fantastic place as a team going into prep for the spring season, but i know that the level of intentionality has to be taken to a new level if we want to not only compete at the national level, but win”
-team captain jackson gregg ’26
Head of the Oklahoma
The Head of the Oklahoma Regatta in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, provided a challenging opportunity to chase down the region’s top squads. The 4000-meter course, although filled with turns and a 2000-meter straightaway, did not concern the Rangers, as the 1st and 2nd Varsity Eights blasted down the course, with the 1st Varsity Eight finishing 2nd and the 2nd Varsity Eight finishing 9th in a stacked field. Following the varsity, the novice squad showed determination in every stroke, finishing 3rd and 6th in the Men’s Youth Novice Eights, signifying an amazing start to their journey here on Jesuit Crew.
Later that morning, the crew represented Jesuit in the Varsity Fours as well, finishing 2nd and 8th in a competitive field, while the U-17 4+ finished 3rd, leaving a strong mark on the season to come. As the afternoon followed, only more challenges were conquered, as the Men’s Youth Pairs flew down the course, finishing in 3rd and 8th. To finish out Saturday, the Men’s Youth Novice Fours represented a strong propensity to show the region who Jesuit really is, as the Sophomore Novice Four finished 2nd and the Freshman Novice Four ended in 4th.
Men’s Youth 1V 8+ rowing down the Head of the Oklahoma river. Image Credit: David Kubalak
Although the Fall Racing for the day was finished, OG&E Night Sprints soon followed, as the 1st Varsity Eight and the 2nd Varsity Eight competed in a 500-meter showdown to provide a glimpse of how the spring season could turn out. First, the 2nd Varsity Eight blasted down the field, facing crews like White Rock, Waterford, and The Woodlands, finishing 2nd in an exhilarating race. Finally, the 1st Varsity Eight lined up against the top crews in the region, facing teams like DUC, OKC, Waterford, and Mile High. This race quickly became one of the fastest races in Night Sprint history, as Jesuit finished 3rd with a 1:20 split, setting one of the fastest times in Jesuit Crew history and raising the standard for the spring season.
“our group showed real composure and intent in how they approached racing. they trusted their preparation, stayed connected, and competed with a level of confidence that reflect where we’re headed as a team. it was a strong start to the year, and we’re excited to keep building from here.”
– Head coach Eli brown
As the weekend wrapped up, there was one race left to show the region what Jesuit Crew has come to be, as the Men’s U-17 Eight charged down the line, passing four other crews in the process, finishing 2nd in a highly competitive field. The regatta overall helped the team acquire a sense of momentum and unity, showing the progress of their hard work and setting a strong tone for the rest of the season.
Head of the Charles
The Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts, the largest fall regatta in the world, gave the selected crew (Jackson Gregg ’26, Noah Fahrenbruch ’27, Barrett Gibbins ’26, Gabe Gerik ’26, and Walker Bowman ’26) the chance to show the world Jesuit Crew’s progress as a squad. Entered in the Men’s Youth 4+, starting in 83rd, and racing against the fastest crews in the country, the Rangers surged through competing crews, and by passing more than ten boats, they sprinted through the line, finishing in 24th. Here is what Head Coach Eli Brown said about the effort and determination of the crew:
“the guys approached this race the right way. they trusted their preparation, stayed composed, and raced with intent. From start to finish, they showed the kind of poise and fight we want to be known for. this expereince gives us a great foundation as we move into the next phase of the season.”
– Head Coach eli brown
The Jesuit Men’s Youth 4+ storming down the Charles River. Image Credit: Steve Gerik
Head of the Hooch
The last race of the fall season brings us to the Head of the Hooch Regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 2nd most renowned fall regatta in the world, where the team entered in 3 events with 5 boats. The weekend started off with the Men’s Youth 4+ as they climbed up the ranks and rowed with poise and discipline, finishing in 105th out of 119 boats, demonstrating noticeable progress from earlier races in the season and gaining valuable experience against some of the nation’s fastest lineups, setting a strong foundation for the spring.
Later that afternoon, the Men’s Youth Novice Eights stormed down the course, as they demonstrated their progress throughout the fall season, finishing in 17th and 27th, setting the tone for the upcoming spring season.
The Jesuit Men’s U-17 8+ racing down the Chattahoochee river. Image Credit: David Kubalak
To round out the weekend, the Men’s Youth Eights finished out a strong and competitive day for Jesuit Crew. Starting behind the majority of the pack, the Rangers persevered through fast crews, ending with the 1st Varsity Eight finishing in 11th out of 66 crews in the Under 19 Category, and the Under 17 Eight finishing 11th out of 25 crews in their event, showing exerted consistency in their last race of the fall season. Overall, the team showed great strength and determination at the regatta, capping off the fall season with performances that reflected their growth, unity, and commitment to excellence both on and off the water. Here is what Head Coach Eli Brown said about the effort of the team in Chattanooga:
“This weekend was a great representation of Jesuit Crew and the support that surrounds our community. Our athletes raced with heart, humility, and respect. They’ve shown that belief in one another and in the process is what continues to drive us forward.”
– Head Coach Eli Brown
Now, as the squad heads into winter training to prepare for the upcoming spring season to come, one goal thunders in their minds: to go into championship season with full heart and maximum effort to bring Jesuit Crew back to its former glory. The belief each member has in one another will continue to propel this team forward towards success as they train for their goals, become a lot faster, and go beyond what they expected for the spring season. Here is what Team Captain Jackson Gregg says about this upcoming winter season:
“In order for us to take that next step we need to stay locked in this winter. To put it bluntly, the level at which we train this winter will completely define our spring season. If we stay focused and compete with each other on a daily basis we will have another historic season.”
– Team Captain Jackson Gregg ’26
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