<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1jE2XM_0wESHkZc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1jE2XM_0wESHkZc00" width="1534" height="863" ><figcaption>Kyle Terada</figcaption></figure>SPOKANE, Wash. -- Portland Pilots Rowing competed at the Head of the Spokane on Saturday, racing in the collegiate two race as well as the collegiate four and collegiate eight races. The varsity eight saw the Pilots take as high as sixth, with 13 boats competing in Spokane against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers.The regatta was hosted by Gonzaga in Spokane. Each boat partook in a race on Spokane Rive."This was our first time at this race and we learned a lot!" Head coach Gulliver Scott said. "It was great to see some fast crews and I'm happy with our effort. We've been dealing with some health issues that, while routine, nonetheless have had an impact. I'm proud of our whole team for how they have responded. It speaks to the strength of our team leaders and the overall character of this group. We're already looking forward to the Head of the American next weekend."The racing began with the women's collegiate eight race, with Portland having three boats race. The highest finisher was Portland's 1 boat featuring Leahbelle Paladino (Coxswain), Kate Feustel (Stroke), Aneta Sebokova, Phoebe Barkann, Mia Kilmister, Molly Spraker, Rachel Hester, Julia Kiplinger, Sarah Redmond. They finished the race in 17:13.The collegiate four boats raced next, with two boats representing the Pilots. Portland's top-performing boat, A boat, with Leahbelle Paladino as coxswain and Madi Franco as stroke, completed the race in 20:52.0.The collegiate pairs race followed, with the Pilots having three boats competed. Tthe Pilots' top boat took 13th in the competition, posting a time of 21:04.0. Twitchell and Gutierrez were the stroke and coxswain respectively for this top boat as well.The Pilots will race again on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Head of the American, held at Gold River, Calif. Check PortlandPilots.com for more information.Women's Collegiate Eight1. Oregon State 1, 16:252. Gonzaga 1, 16:273. Washington State 1, 16:354. Oregon State 2, 16:375. Washington State 2, 16:586. Portland 1, 17:137. Gonzaga 2, 17:138. Gonzaga 3, 17:209. Washington State 3, 17:2110. Oregon State 3, 17:2811. Gonzaga 4, 17:5312. Portland 2, 18:3413. Portland 3, 18:52Women's Collegiate Four1. Gonzaga B, 19:14.02. Gonzaga A, 19:33.03. Washington State A, 19:47.04. Washington State B, 19:49.05. Gonzaga C, 19:53.06. Gonzaga D, 20:04.07. Portland A, 20:52.08. Portland B, 21:37.0Women's Collegiate Pairs 1. Oregon State A, 19:47.0 2. Oregon State B, 20:07.0 3. Gonzaga B, 20:14.0 4. Washington State C, 20:17.0 5. Gonzaga A, 20:21.0 6. Oregon State, 20:25.0 7. Washington State A, 20:33.0 8. Washington State B, 20:33.0 9. Gonzaga D, 20:35.0 10. Oregon State I, 20:46.0 11. Oregon State D, 20:53.0 12. Washington State E, 20:53.0 13. Portland B, 21:04.0 14. Washington State F, 21:05.0 15. Oregon State F, 21:06.0 16. Washington State D, 21:09.0 17. Oregon State E,21:09.0 18. Gonzaga C, 21:12.0 19. Oregon State G, 21:15.0 20. Oregon State H, 21:41.0 21. Washington State H, 21:57.0 22. Washington State G, 22:19.0 23. Portland C, 22:34.0 24. Portland D, 22:54.0 LINEUPSWomen's Varsity EightBoat 1: Leahbelle Paladino (Coxswain), Kate Feustel (Stroke), Aneta Sebokova, Phoebe Barkann, Mia Kilmister, Molly Spraker, Rachel Hester, Julia Kiplinger, Sarah Redmond.Boat 2: Clarissa Gutierrez (Coxswain), Gaby Twitchell (Stroke), Mina Mihajlovic, Sam Kronis, Massey Willis, Madi Franco, Elizabeth Adams, Gabriela Garcia, Averie Zealley.Boat 3: Ania Fernandez (Coxswain), Molly Manfred (Stroke), Elia Bodnar, Claire Banasky, Lauren Rosande, Jo Patton, Madie Monteith, Mary Nix, Tania HernandezWomen's Varsity FourBoat A: Leahbelle Paladino (Coxswain), Madi Franco (Stroke), Elizabeth Adams, Sam Kronis, Massey Willis.Boat B: Clarissa Gutierrez (Coxswain), Gabriela Garcia (Stroke), Elia Bodnar, Mary Nix, Averie Zealley.Women's Collegiate PairsBoat A: Kate Feustel, Mia KilmisterBoat B: Julia Kiplinger, Sarah RedmondBoat C: Phoebe Barkann, Aneta SebokovaBoat D: Molly Spraker, Rachel HesterBoat E: Gaby Twitchell, Mina MihajlovicGet Your Tickets Now!Secure your spot now for any upcoming Portland Pilots ticketed home event by visiting PortlandPilots.com/Tickets or by downloading the Portland Pilots App. For group and fan experience package information, email pilotsboxoffice@up.edu.Fans interested in making a contribution to the Pilot Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. 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SPOKANE, Wash. -- Portland Pilots Rowing competed at the Head of the Spokane on Saturday, racing in the collegiate two race as well as the collegiate four and collegiate eight races. The varsity eight saw the Pilots take as high as sixth, with 13 boats competing in Spokane against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers.