Athletes on the winning boats will get more than a trophy; they'll win a chance to go to scholastic nationals.
"It's amazing. She's a junior so she's hoping to grow in college, this is a very big deal today and they're hoping that they all do well," said Petka, whose daughter goes to Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.
The competition wasn't the only thing participants enjoyed, as the weather was near perfect for racing.Coaches, athletes, and parents all endured cold and rainy weekends on their way to the championship. Their payoff was a perfect spring day. "I think it's amazing, because a lot of the teams, their camps will be set up over there all nice. There's food cooking everywhere. It's a nice day," said Juan McLaughlin, one of the athletes.
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