In the Hobart & William Smith Challenge on the Canal, the Statesmen won the novice 8 race in dominating fashion, finishing 1:48 ahead of second place Marietta. The boat comprised of Robert McNamara, Owen Monahan, W. Hunter Holtz, Jordan Mueller, Tyler Wilson-Menting, Nick Hindle, Nick Faiello, Joe Biesemeyer, and coxed by Nick Snow came down the course in 16:43.