1st Year for Crew Team a Successful One

The Medford High School crew team closed out its first year with a great showing at the Massachusetts Public School State Championships on the Merrimac River in Lowell May 25.

The Mustangs held their own against 24 other schools, with the Boys Second Novice 4+ (pictured at right) coming in 3rd in the finals, beating crews from Greater Lawrence and Lenox, the Girls First Novice 4+ placing 6th in the finals, beating Somerville, the Boys First Novice 4+ placing 4th in the heats, beating Mystic Valley, and the Girls First Novice 8+ placing 4th in the heats, beating Duxbury, Worcester and Cape Cod.

The team was coached by Medford High School Chemistry teacher Amy Byron, who said she is “extremely proud of the dedication and hard work put forth by the kids on a daily basis, and hopefully we’ll have just as strong a team next year.”

The team would like to thank Gentle Giant Rowing Club for the kind use of their equipment, and also to thank all the parents and members of the Medford community for all of their support.

Above, members of the Boys Second Novice 4+ pose with their boats and medals. From left to right: Paul Covino, Joseph DiBenedetto, Sean Doherty, and Gavin Lynch, and kneeling in front is coxswain Alex Vickers. Photo courtesy Paul Covino.