STANFORD, Calif. – After recent seasons filled with adversity, the Cardinal lightweight program started to regain its footing as one of the best programs in the country throughout the 2022 season.
Continuing the Streak
No. 2 Stanford concluded its 2022 campaign, finishing tied for fourth in the chase for the IRA Commissioner's Cup. The Cardinal's efforts were led by a third-place finish for Stanford in the varsity 8+ and a fifth-place result for the Cardinal in the varsity 4+ race.
The Cardinal's doubles boat opened racing with a second-place finish in the varsity 2x petite final. Stanford then raced in the varsity 4+ grand final, finishing fifth and topping Wisconsin and Georgetown. The Cardinal finished its time at the IRA Championships with a third-place finish in the varsity eight race, bringing home a bronze medal to The Farm.
Stanford has now brought home at least one podium finish in each of its trips to the sport's national championship dating back to 2014.
The Path to IRAs
Alongside its podium effort at the IRA Championships, Stanford's 2022 season was highlighted by a first-place finish at The Knecht Cup, April 10, a fifth-place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic March 26-27, and intense racing in dual matchups at Redwood Shores with eventual 2022 IRA Champion and No. 1 Princeton as well as No. 6 Wisconsin April 16 and April 23.
Louis and Yates Named to Pocock Racing Shells All-America Team
Sophomore Avery Louis and senior Martha Yates were named 2022 Pocock All-America Athletes, the College Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) announced in late July.
The pair each rowed in Stanford's varsity eight throughout the season, helping to guide the Cardinal's boat to a bronze-medal finish and the team to a tied-for-fourth place effort at the IRA Championships in May.
Keaty Named CRCA Lightweight Coach of the Year
Stanford lightweight head coach Madison Keaty was named the College Rowing Coaches Association's lightweight rowing coach of the year, announced by the organization in July.
In her first year at the helm of the program, Keaty led the Cardinal to a tied-for-fourth-place finish at the 2022 IRA Championships. The Cardinal's efforts were led by a third-place finish for Stanford in the varsity 8+ and a fifth-place result for the Cardinal in the varsity 4+ race.
Under her leadership, Cardinal student-athletes also excelled off the water, earning a combined 23 academic honors from both the IRA and CRCA.
Alongside its podium effort at the IRA Championships, Stanford's 2022 season was highlighted by a first-place finish at The Knecht Cup, April 10, a fifth-place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic March 26-27, and intense racing in dual matchups at Redwood Shores with eventual 2022 IRA Champion and No. 1 Princeton as well as No. 6 Wisconsin April 16 and April 23.
Keaty is the fourth Cardinal lightweight rowing head coach to be honored as the nation's best, joining the ranks of Kate Bertko, Derek Brynes, and Al Acosta.
National Recognition
Cardinal student-athletes earned a combined 23 academic honors from both the IRA and CRCA for their excellence both in the classroom and on the water.
The Collegiate Rowing Coaches of America (CRCA) announced 11 Cardinal lightweight rowers earned the honor of National Scholar-Athletes, announced by the coaches association Friday. In order to qualify for the honor, athletes needed to maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher, be of at least sophomore standing academically, and row in an NCAA or IRA boat for a minimum of 75 percent of the season's races.
The Cardinal student-athletes honored by the CRCA were Mikayla Chen, Lydia Garnett, Lauren Howe, Christina Joo, Dhamanpreet Kaur, Annika Khouri, Tiffany Lee, Maddie Lloyd, Emily Molins, Anne Ryschon, and Martha Yates.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Board of Stewards announced 12 Stanford lightweight rowers have been named to the IRA All-Academic squad, excelling both on the water and in the classroom. In order to qualify for the honor, athletes needed to maintain a 3.35 GPA or higher, be of at least sophomore standing academically, be an institutional letterwinner, and have competed at the 2022 IRA Championships.
The Cardinal student-athletes honored by the IRA were Mikayla Chen, Lydia Garnett, Lauren Howe, Christina Joo, Annika Khouri, Tiffany Lee, Maddie Lloyd, Mia Loposser, Maria Metzger, Emily Molins, Anne Ryschon, and Martha Yates.
Individual Accolades Mikayla Chen
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamLydia Garnett
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamLauren Howe
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamChristina Joo
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamDhamanpreet Kaur
- CRCA Scholar-AthleteAnnika Khouri
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamTiffany Lee
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamMaddie Lloyd
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamMia Loposser
- IRA All-Academic TeamAvery Louis
- Pocock Racing Shells All-America TeamMaria Metzger
- IRA All-Academic TeamEmily Molins
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamAnne Ryschon
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic TeamMartha Yates
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- IRA All-Academic Team
- Pocock Racing Shells All-America Team