Hornet rowing got their spring season started with a bang over the weekend, as the men and women’s teams dominated the field in their spring opener at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center.

“As a team we were able to take first in every event, and that shows depth in the program,” said Robin Soliman who serves as one of the team’s five captains. Soliman, who is in her fourth year of rowing, also serves as a captain for the Xtreme dance team.

The men’s varsity eight took first place with a time of 6 minutes, 20.80 seconds, while the women took first place in their varsity eight with a time of 6:56.30.

Men’s varsity four took first with a time of 7:10.60 while the women took first with a time of 8:19.90.

The men’s novice “A” team took second place with a time of 6:52.40 while the “B” team took sixth worth a time of 7:32.50. The women’s novice team took first place with a time of 7:40.60.

“It was a pretty nice way to start the season. It all came together for us,” said Bill Zack, who is in his sixth year coaching the women’s team. Zack has also been named the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Coach of the Year the past two years.

Despite the Hornets outright dominance over the field, Zack still feels that his team has room to improve.

“We have some pretty good speed,” Zack said. “We need to work on our endurance.”

The Hornets are looking to take their third straight WIRA title.

The Hornets will next take on Santa Clara on Saturday at the CSUS Aquatic Center.

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