Varsity 4+ Named CAA Boat of the Week

5/13/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Rowing

RICHMOND, Va. — The Drexel women's Varsity 4+ was named CAA Boat of the Week after capturing gold at the 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta this past Saturday. It marks the first weekly award earned by a Drexel boat this season.

The V4+ claimed gold on the Cooper River for the first time in program history, leading from start to finish on the way to victory. The crew of Katie O'Donnell (Coxswain), Kari Prosperi (Stroke), Hazel Danko, Paige Hartshorn and River Trotter (Bow) held a slight advantage over Georgetown at the 500-meter mark before steadily pulling away throughout the race.

Drexel opened more than a boat-length lead before the final 500 meters and crossed the finish line in 7:28.36, nearly five seconds ahead of the Hoyas to secure the top spot.

The Dragons return to the Cooper River this Saturday, May 16, for the CAA Rowing Championships. The Varsity 4+ will look to defend its title and capture back-to-back gold medals after last season's championship performance.