Valley grad on top rowing squad


June 9, 2009 · Updated 1:53 PM 

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Mount Si High School graduate Katie Woolsey helped make history rowing for Western Washington University, which won an unprecedented fifth consecutive NCAA Division II title.

Woolsely, a freshman, rowed on WWU’s women’s varsity eight, which defended its national title (6:52.60) on the Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill, N.J., Sunday, May 31. Half of the boat is freshmen.

Woolsey and teammates beat Mercyhurst College (6:57.22), Seattle Pacific University (7:00.22) and Philadelphia University (7:05.70), ending a perfect, 10-0 season.

Woolsey was also a track and soccer standout during her career at Mount Si.

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