Lamy, Woodruff Named CRCA All-America

WELLESLEY, Mass. -- Wellesley College crew student-athletes Jennifer Lamy and Hannah Woodruff highlighted the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) post-season recognition for the Blue, as each were named to the Division III Pocock All-America Team. 

Lamy, a sophomore, was named to the All-America first team. The Chester, N.H. native becomes just the second athlete to be named first team All-America under head coach Tessa Spillane. Rowing from the starboard side, Lamy has been a member of Wellesley's first varsity eight for the past two seasons, earning All-ECAC and All-Seven Sisters honors.

Woodruff, a senior, was named an All-America second team selection. A Longmeadow, Mass. native, she is the first coxswain to earn All-America honors under Spillane. Woodruff is four-year letter winner for Wellesley, and has guided the first varsity eight boat since the 2010 NCAA National Championships. This season, she earned All-Seven Sisters honors. 

Lamy and Woodruff have led Blue Crew to a record-breaking year. Wellesley took home the 2011 NEWMAC Championship, while also winning a Seven Sisters championship in the fall. At the New England and ECAC Championships, the Blue placed 3rd overall, marking the best finishes in program history.

Wellesley crew competes at the 2011 NCAA Division III Rowing Championships on Lake Natoma in California. The Blue will first race on Friday, May 27th at 8:00/8:30am in heats and at 3:00/3:15pm in qualifiers. Finals will be held on Saturday, May 28th at 11:00/ 11:20am.

All-American candidates are nominated by their institution, and are selected based on their season record, strength of schedule, 2k score, and coach's recommendation.