Worcester, Mass - Fired up for a trip down the course, the Mules traveled to Lake Quinsigamond this morning to race the Snake Regatta. Colby was met with perfect fall conditions: low 60s, sunny skies, and a light breeze out of the north. Both crews came ready to throw down and the light headwind gave them a stable platform to do just that. In their 21 boat field, Colby finished 4th and 9th. After the racing, Head Coach, Stew Stokes remarked that "the team did a great job today with the Women improving on last years performance. Each crew executed their race plans very well and all of our first-years did a great job in their first collegiate race. Our Seniors and Captains did a great job leading the team in it's first step of the 2026/2027 campaign."

The Colby A crew was first across the line for the Mules, in fourth place, with a time of 16:48.0. Colby trailed MIT, Wellesley, and MIT Lightweight's A crews. Colby B was next, and last, for Colby. They crossed the line in 9th place with a time of 17:50.7. Both crews finished in the top half of the field, an exciting first result of the year.

Now for the lineups (from stern to bow):
Colby A: Lila Keir '30, Ally Tecimer '29, Dede Tindall '28, Erica O'Donnell '27, Heidi Alexanderian '29, Lila Worth '30, Alena Rossi '28, Fiona Gosk '29, and Charlotte Haeffner '28
Colby B: Addison Young '30, Ellie Hyde '28, Ella Brochu '28, Dosia Fennell '29, Abigail Stathis '27, Romy Steen '30, Emma Shaw '30, Isa Jurado '27, and Sophia Sorabella '28

All-in-all, today was a great way to start off the fall racing season and the team returns to Maine with Head of the Charles and CBBs in their sights. The Mules are hungry for what's to come.