Dawson Zavala ’24 and Matthew Firley ’25, taken by Mario Jaar ’24
Introduction
The SWEAT Ergometer Race took center stage on February 3rd at the Terry Center. This high-intensity event pushed rowers to their limits, testing essential abilities such as strength, pacing, and speed. Crews from across the nation gathered to compete.
Coxswain Races:
One of the things that make SWEAT unique is the coxswains rowing against one another in a 1,000-meter race. The race showcased exceptional skill and strategy. Here are the top performers:
Jesuit Freshman rowing, taken by Mario Jaar ’24
Gabe Gerik ’26 secured first place with an impressive time of 3 minutes and 47.1 seconds. Walker Bowman ’26 claimed second place, finishing in 3 minutes and 51.0 seconds. Dallas Rowing Club: Earned third place, completing the race in 3 minutes and 53.2 seconds. Finally, Andrew Wilkes ’25 held the fourth place with a time of 4 minutes and 5.4 seconds.
Men’s Lightweight Freshman Races:
The lightweight freshmen battled fiercely. Notable results include St. Marks, who dominated with first place and a time of 7 minutes and 8.8 seconds. Jesuit’s Luke Egner ’27 followed closely in second place, finishing in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Ben Smith ’27 held the third position, crossing the line at 7 minutes and 49.1 seconds.
Taken by Austin Keith ’24
Men’s Heavyweight Freshman Races:
The heavyweight freshmen displayed raw power. Here’s how they fared: St. Marks took the top spot with an impressive time of 6 minutes and 57.4 seconds. Rock City Rowing placed second, completing the race in 7 minutes and 9.3 seconds. Finally, Jesuit’s Owen Kubalak ’27 claimed third place, arriving at the finish line at 7 minutes and 15.0 seconds.
Men’s Junior Lightweight Races:
The junior lightweight category witnessed intense competition. St. Mark’s won with a timed row of 6 minutes and 59.5 seconds. Jesuit earned second place, with Dawson Zavala ’24 rowing a swift 7 minutes and 5.2 seconds. Jesuit’s Becket Gonzales ’25 and Kieran Pack ’25 secured fifth and sixth places, clocking in at 7 minutes and 22.6 seconds and 7 minutes and 24.9 seconds, respectively.
Coach Eli taken by Mario Jaar ’24
Men’s Junior Single:
Finally, Jesuit rowers stood out in the final race. Royce Szarzynski ’25 finished fifth, rowing the distance in 6 minutes and 50.6 seconds. Matthew Firley ’25, right behind, claimed sixth place with a timed row of 6 minutes and 50.8 seconds.
Conclusion:
Despite not being their best performance, SWEAT showed the immense talent Jesuit Crew holds. Team captain, Dawson Zavala ’24, said this regarding the team’s efforts:
Fatigued rower after a race. Taken by Austin Keith ’24
“We’ve had a lot of adversity to overcome these last few years, but they guys have pushed through, so I’m proud of what we’ve managed to accomplish so far and I’m looking forward to the future.” – Dawson Zavala ‘24
Looking forward, Jesuit Crew now rides into their spring race seasons, ready for many more excellent performances to come.
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