Day 11 (Race Day 3)
Hey guys whats up? It was a big day for us today in Henley. The day was filled with anxiety and mostly waiting around. Everyone woke up around 9 and we all sat around and watched Friday Night Lights. The movie was great and everyone was getting pumped up and ready for the quarter-final race today. After Friday Night Lights ended, we decided that we wanted to see some "blood-shed" and so we watched a little Kill Bill Vol. 2 and everyone was ready to go.
We got down to the race course and everyone was determined to accomplish what we had to do. It was finally race time, and we were all ready to go. Pangbourne College jumped us off the line rowing 47 strokes per minute and got to an early lead. We kept edging down the race course at our base, 34 strokes per minute, and they were slowly losing their lead and then finally Mark called a move and we slowly started to walk through them. We got up about half a boat or so and that margin stayed about the same and we came pass the finish line with a 4 feet margin victory.
We are now one of the four crews left in our event, and we will take on either St. Xavier or St. Paul's School in the semi-finals tomorrow, depending on who comes out on top between the two later today. Now we are just chilling and watching Braveheart. You'll hear from us soon, later guys!
Matt McGowan
We got down to the race course and everyone was determined to accomplish what we had to do. It was finally race time, and we were all ready to go. Pangbourne College jumped us off the line rowing 47 strokes per minute and got to an early lead. We kept edging down the race course at our base, 34 strokes per minute, and they were slowly losing their lead and then finally Mark called a move and we slowly started to walk through them. We got up about half a boat or so and that margin stayed about the same and we came pass the finish line with a 4 feet margin victory.
We are now one of the four crews left in our event, and we will take on either St. Xavier or St. Paul's School in the semi-finals tomorrow, depending on who comes out on top between the two later today. Now we are just chilling and watching Braveheart. You'll hear from us soon, later guys!
Matt McGowan
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8 Comments:
Congrats Guys! We're rooting for you in Southern California! Thanks for the great posts. You've done a great job of making everyone in the States feel like part of the group! Good Luck tomorrow.....GO PREP!
Val Kane
Excellent showing guys. Looking good in those classy unis
Check them out at row2k photos:
http://www.row2k.com/gallery/pf_gal.cfm?dir=2005Summer/Henley05Friday&start=21&offset=12&label=Henley%202005%20Friday%20AM
and
http://www.row2k.com/gallery/pf_gal.cfm?dir=2005Summer/Henley05Friday&start=20&offset=12&label=Henley%202005%20Friday%20AM
Good luck to the "P.F.M. - T.P.B. '05"...the only 10 man+ boat in the race. No one can beat that. We thinking of you everyday. Love The Reillys
Hey guys! Thanks for all the great updates. Enjoy your last few races!
Happy 4th and GO PREP!!!
Roe Hopkins
Congratulations! Beat St.Paul's even though Chris Hearne is soo darn sexy!-Bob and Maggee May...
GO PREP!
ps. tour starts tomorrow
i think i can safely say that i speak for the entire line-up of Philly Live8 when i say good luck at semi-finals, fellas.
You are representing the Prep, Philadelphia and the USA in an awesome manner!
Friday's win proves that YOU are in control - others may have been surprised in the race against Pangbourne (a 32 second differential from Thursday races), but not you guys!
Seize this unique opportunity in your lives - do what you know has to be done - prepare, focus and leave nothing behind on the course!
AMDG!
Hi Guys!
Congratulations from Sunny Florida! Glad to hear you are doing well and enjoying Braveheart again! Keep up the good work and good luck tomorrow...Go Prep!
Lynette Scallion
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