Photos by Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics – The Humboldt rowers after returning home from New Jersey.

Cal Poly Humboldt rowing concluded another memorable season with another memorable performance at the NCAA Division II Rowing Championships on Saturday.

The Jacks captured the Varsity 4+ women’s national title and finished as the national runner-up in the overall team standings.

Despite delays, gusty winds, and choppy waters creating a day of unpredictable racing conditions on Lake Mercer in New Jersey, the Lumberjacks powered through to earn 24 team points.

That was just two points behind nation champion Embry-Riddle, which clinched a first-ever NCAA team title with 26 points.

The Varsity 4+ capped off a flawless season, remaining undefeated against all Division-II opponents and claiming the national title for the fourth time in program history.

They previously won titles in 2004, 2012, 2023, and 2025.

The crew of Adelaide Toll (stroke), Elsie Stevens (3), River Walkington (2), Kylie Mosley (bow) and coxswain Emily Daniels posted a winning time of 7 minutes, 32.426 seconds, crossing the finish line more than five seconds ahead of the field.

“It was a terrific weekend of racing,” CPH head coach Matt Weise said. “The four finished its undefeated season with their best time and the championship. 

“They have been consistent racers the entire spring and I was proud of them for keeping their heads and finding their best in their final race. 

“The eight also had a great weekend with personal best times and an incredibly close race in the final. 

“The water conditions were very challenging in their race but they still found a way to perform and keep the race tight. It has been a joy to coach this team both on and off the water.”