The dedicated space for showcasing and preserving the current year's ND Men's Rowing team. Here, you'll find a collection of photos sent by parents capturing the excitement, dedication, and camaraderie of this season. At the end of each year, these treasured memories are stored. ensuring they remain a part of our enduring legacy.
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PHOTO ALBUM LINKS: Upload your photos to these shared albums or download them. Alternatively, email photos to: fondrowing@gmail.com
2025 Bald Eagle Invitational – Indianapolis, IN (upcoming)
2025 Head of the Charles – Boston
2025 Head of the Charles - Professional Photos
2025 Head of the Rock – Rockford, IL
2025 Alumni Row / Long Background Looping Video
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ND MEN'S ROWING TEAM:
Exec Board
President, John Fredrickson ‘26
Vice President, Lily Hirt ‘27
Treasurer, Aidan Kiley ‘26
Sophomore Senator, Nicolas Bauer ‘28
Leadership
Captain, Wells Benson ‘26
Senior Alumni Officer, Benjamin Robinette ‘28
Junior Alumni Officer, Bridget Murphy ‘27
Merchandise Officer, Alec Bansal ‘28
Social Media, Thomas McWhirter ‘26
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2025-2026 ND MEN'S ROWING NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Coming Soon
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PHOTO ALBUM LINKS: email photos to: fondrowing@gmail.com
TEAM ROSTER LINK: 2024-25 Team Roster
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2025 | Misc. Team Photos
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2025 | ACRA National Championships, Oak Ridge, TN
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2025 | SIRA Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Assoc Regatta | Oak Ridge, TN
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2025 | 28th Lubbers Cup Regatta, Grand Rapids, MI
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2025 | MACRA Championships, Indianapolis, IN
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2024 Head of the Rock, Rockford, IL
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2024 Head of the Charles, Boston
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2024 Bald Eagle Invitational, Indianapolis
PHOTO ALBUM LINK: 2024 Winter Photos
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2024-2025 ND MEN'S ROWING TEAM:
Aidan Kiley: Junior | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Washington, DC | Major: Neuroscience - Pre-Med
Aidan Walsh: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: St. Paul, MN | Major: Theology
Adam Dougherty: Freshman | Height: 6’ 7” | Hometown: Glenview, IL | Major: Mechanical Engineering
Alec Bansal: Freshman | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ | Major: Economics
Anna Ciuca: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 3” | Hometown: Canton, CT | Major: Mathematics
Benjamin Robinette: Freshman | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: Omaha, NE | Major: Aerospace Engineering
Bridget Murphy: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 5” | Hometown: Havertown, PA | Major: Biology
Brendan Paul: Freshman | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Lansdale, PA | Major: Mechanical Engineering
Cole Schoenborn: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 10” | Hometown: Clarence, NY | Major: Biology – Pre-Med
Ethan Cuevas: Senior | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Austin, TX | Major: Economics
Gavin Varneckas: Freshman | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Morristown, NJ | Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hayden Joliet: Freshman | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Los Angeles, CA | Major: Finance
Jack Kelleher: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Hingham, MA | Major: Finance & Program Of Liberal Studies
Jack Nichols: Junior | Height: 5’ 10” | Hometown: Evansville, IN | Major: Biochemistry - Pre-Med
Jack Patterson: Freshman | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Cleveland, OH | Major: Neuroscience & Theology - Pre-Med
Joe Mura: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 4” | Hometown: St. Louis, MO | Major: Science Preprofessional Studies – Pre-Med
John Frederickson: Junior | Height: 6’ 2” | Hometown: Peoria, IL | Major: Civil Engineering
Johnny Risley: Freshman | Height: 5’ 10” | Hometown: Edison, NJ | Major: Neuroscience & Theology - Pre-Med
Joseph Dauenhauer: Senior | Height: 6’ 2” | Hometown: Midland, MI | Major: Finance & Economics
Joseph Jackson: Senior | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Dorchester, MA | Major: Computer Science
Jude Kohls: Junior | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Manhattan, NY | Major: Finance
Lily Hirt: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 5” | Hometown: Chicago, IL | Major: Civil Engineering
Luis Lopez: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Panama City, Panama | Major: Neuroscience – Pre-Med
Matthew Digeso: Freshman | Height: 5’ 9” | Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY | Major: Mechanical Engineering
Nicolas Bauer: Freshman | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Guilford, CT | Major: Neuroscience - Pre-Med
Noah Barkoff: Graduate | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Glencoe, IL | Major: Biology
Pedro Mattos Bellizia: Senior | Height: 6’ 3” | Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil | Major: Business Analytics
Robert Richardson: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Milwaukee, WI | Major: Economics & Statistics
Sullivan Newlin: Freshman | Height: 5’ 8” | Hometown: Dubuque, IA | Major: Architecture
Thomas McWhirter: Junior | Height: 6’ 4” | Hometown: Tempe, AZ | Major: Global Affairs
Tommy Lariccia: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: Atlanta, GA | Major: Computer Science
Tucker Tuttle: Freshman | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: Milwaukee, WI | Major: Finance
Wells Benson: Junior | Height: 6’ 3” | Hometown: Devon, PA | Major: Civil Engineering
2024-2025 ND MEN'S ROWING COACHES:
Jack Newall, Head Coach
Carson Schoen, Novice Coach
Noah Barkoff, Assistant Coach
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2024-2025 ND MEN'S ROWING NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
2025 ACRA Bronze, Oak Ridge, TN
For the third consecutive year, the 1st Varsity 8+ earned a podium finish, capturing the bronze medal in a highly competitive Grand Final. This consistent top-tier performance cements Notre Dame’s status as a program committed to excellence.
The 2nd Varsity 8+ just missed qualifying for the A Final but responded with a commanding win in the B Final—posting the fourth-fastest overall time in the event.
The 3rd Varsity 8+ advanced to the A Final and finished 6th overall, demonstrating impressive depth across the program.
Our Novice 4+ capped off their season with a victory in the C Final, placing 13th overall in their category.
As a team, Notre Dame tied Rutgers for 6th place in overall team points—an achievement that reflects the dedication, discipline, and competitive spirit of every athlete in the boathouse.
Final Results:🥉 1st Varsity 8+ – 3rd Place | 2nd Varsity 8+ – 7th Overall | 3rd Varsity 8+ – 6th Overall | Novice 4+ – 13th Overall | Team Points – Tied for 6th
2025 Notre Dame Rowing: 10 Athletes Named to All-Academic Teams and 3 to All-Region Team!
The American Collegiate Rowing Association proudly announces the 2025 ACRA All-Academic teams. To be eligible for recognition a student-athlete must no longer be considered a freshman at their institution.☘️
All-Region Teams: Joseph Dauenhauer, Noah Barkoff, Wells Benson
First Team, All-Academic: Aidan Kiley, Bridget Murphy, Joe Jackson, John Frederickson, Noah Barkoff
Second Team, All-Academic: Aidan Walsh, Cole Schoenborn, Jack Kelleher, Lily Hirt and Tommy Lariccia
2024 Head of the Rock, Rockford IL
1st Place Men's Collegiate 2- Notre Dame A | J. Benson/J. Dauenhauer
1st Place Men's Collegiate 4+ Notre Dame A | E. Tunney / A. Walsh / A. Kiley /J. Jackson / Lily Hirt (Cox)
2nd Place Men's Collegiate 8+ Notre Dame A | E. Tunney/J. Benson / J. Dauenhauer / A. Walsh / N. Bauer/C. Schoenborn / A. Kiley J. Jackson/ Bridget Murphy (Cox)
3rd Place Men's Collegiate 2- | Notre Dame B | N. Bauer/C. Schoenborn
3rd Place Men's Collegiate Novice 8+ | Notre Dame B. Paul / T. Tuttle / C. Donahue / J. Mura / J. Joliet / L. Francis / M. Digeso / M. Carley / S. Newlin (Cox)
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Click Here: View All Team 2023-2024 Google Photo Album
2024 Finish
. Team - 8th at ACRA
. Varsity 8 - ACRA Champs
. 2nd Varsity 8 - 6th at ACRA
Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 8
2025 Seniors - 5
Coach - Quinn Klocke
2023-2024 ND Men's Rowing Team:
Aidan Kiley: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Washington, DC | Major: Neuroscience – Pre-Med
Aidan Walsh: Freshman | Height: 5’ 11” | Hometown: St. Paul, MN | Major: Theology & Economics
Bridget Murphy: Freshman | Height: 5’ 5” | Hometown: Havertown, PA | Major: Biology
Cole Schoenborn: Freshman | Height: 5’ 10” | Hometown: Clarence, NY | Major: Biology – Pre-Med
Eugene Tunney: Junior | Height: 6’ 4” | Hometown: Minneapolis, MN | Major: Finance & Philosophy
Jack Kelleher: Freshman | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Hingham, MA | Major: Finance
Jack Nichols: Sophomore | Height: 5’ 10” | Hometown: Evansville, IL | Major: Biochemistry – Pre-Med
Joe Jackson: Junior | Height: 6’ 0” | Hometown: Dorchester, MA | Major: Computer Science
Joe Kiely (Captain): Senior | Height: 6’ 5” | Hometown: Hebron, KY | Major: Aerospace Engineering
John Frederickson: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 2” | Hometown: Peoria, IL | Major: Civil Engineering
Jude Kohls: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Manhattan, NY | Major: Finance
Kevin Gallagher: Junior | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Oakton, VA | Major: Aerospace Engineering
Lily Hirt: Freshman | Height: 5’ 5” | Hometown: Chicago, IL | Major: Civil Engineering
Noah Barkoff: Graduate | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Glencoe, IL | Degree: Biology Doctorate
Pedro Mattos Bellizia: Junior | Height: 6’ 2” | Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil | Major: Business Analytics
Robert Richardson: Freshman | Height: 6’ 1” | Hometown: Milwaukee, WI | Major: Economics
Thomas McWhirter: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 4” | Hometown: Phoenix, AZ | Major: Global Affairs
Vincent Miano: Senior | Height: 6’ 2” | Hometown: Portland, CT | Major: Environmental Engineering
Wells Benson: Sophomore | Height: 6’ 3” | Hometown: Devon, PA | Major: Civil Engineering
Quin Klocke, Head Coach
2023-2024 ND Men's Rowing Notable Achievements
2024 ACRA Men's First Varsity Eight ACRA Champions
2024 ACRA Men's Second Varsity 6th Place Finish
2024 SIRA The Varsity 8+ finished 2nd
2024 SIRA The Second Varsity 8+ 5th
2024 Don Lubber’s Cup, Varsity 8+ placed first in the 1V grand final, 2nd Varsity 8+ placed 3rd in the 2V final
2024 Team Captain Joe Kiely (‘24) sets the American 5k Erg Record this past erg season!
2024 Aidan Walsh (‘27) breaks the Notre Dame Novice 5k Record
2023 Bald Eagle Invitational, first place finishes in the Varsity Eight and Pair
2023 Team Captain and Senior Joseph Kiely, won silver in the Men's 8+ at the U23 World Championships
Photos by Kate Murphy Kirkwood, FONDR Rowing Parent
Click to see the album: Alumni Row Album
ND Rowing Alumni Weekend —the best for hearing epic stories from those who truly understand the grit of the sport and the chance to craft new memories that only the Notre Dame rowing family can create. See you there!
CELEBRATE ACRA CHAMPIONS & HAPPY HOUR
📅 Friday, Sept. 6 | 🕒 5 PM - 9 PM |📍Warren Golf Course Clubhouse
Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor our "Boys (and Girl) in the Boat"—the 2024 First V8+ ACRA National Champions! Plus, we’re thrilled to welcome our women NDRC alums from NDames, who are joining us for this special weekend!
RIVERSIDE MASS & ALUMNI ROW
📅 Saturday, Sept. 7 🕒9 AM 📍 The Boathouse
9:00: Alumni Arrive - Breakfast Provided
9:10: Mass with Fr. Jim
9:40: Boat Blessing
9:50: Alumni Boat Draft
10:00: Alumni Races
10:40: Socializing and shirt pick-ups
Followed by ND vs. Northern Illinois!
Email Photos to: fondrowing@gmail.com
2023 Finish
. Team - 8th at ACRA
. Varsity 8 - 3rd at ACRA
. 2nd Varsity 8 - 7th at ACRA
1V Crew: Hanna, Tunney, Bektas, Kiely, Dauenhauer, Benson, Cronin, Jackson and Kiley
2V Crew: Victor, Miano, Bourdon, Gallagher, Bellizia, Kirsch, Lee, Fredrickson and Schoen
V4 Crew: Njau, Nichols, Jude, Dolan and Wang
Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6
2024 Seniors - 3
Coach - Quinn Klocke
2022 Finish
. Team - 7th at ACRA
. Varsity 8 - 5th at ACRA
. 2nd Varsity 8 - 4th at ACRA
Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 5
Coach - Quinn Klocke
2023 Seniors - Photos by Kate Murphy Kirkwood, FONDR Rowing Parent
Email Photos to: fondrowing@gmail.com
2019 Finish
. Team - 3rd at ACRA
. Varsity 8 - 4th at ACRA
. 2nd Varsity 8 - 2nd at ACRA
. 3rd Varsity 8 - ACRA Champs
. Novice 8 - 4th at ACRA
Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6
2020 Seniors - 6
Head Coach - Mike Lehmann
2019 Seniors - 7 Photos by Kate Murphy Kirkwood, FONDR Rowing Parent
Email Photos to: fondrowing@gmail.com
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