{"id":110295,"date":"2025-02-22T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=110295"},"modified":"2025-02-19T23:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:49:56","slug":"bhs-hotl-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/sport\/bhs-hotl-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"BHS HOTL profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

OPEN GIRLS FIRSTS CREW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coached by Warren Payne<\/p>\n

Cox<\/p>\n

Gemma Reid<\/p>\n

Year 10<\/p>\n

“We work as a team really well, rowing together and for eachother. I’ll be focusing on our race plan and finding ways to best help the girls cross the line.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Gemma Reid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Stroke<\/p>\n

Nathalia Jenkins<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

“This is my second year in the Firsts crew and I’m happy to be back in it to go out at Head of the Lake and give it a crack.”<\/p>\n

Three<\/p>\n

Payton Smith<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

“I love the energy of the day. I’ll be making sure everyone feels proud of how they’ve gone this season, confident in themselves and how they’ve progressed. No matter the outcome, we’ve progressed.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Payton Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Two<\/p>\n

Ashleigh Carnes<\/p>\n

Year 12<\/p>\n

“We’ve overcome a lot of challenges together as a crew and this is the big finale. I am a bit nervous, but proud of how far we’ve come in and out of the boat.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Ashleigh Carnes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bow<\/p>\n

Milly Aitken<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

“No matter what happens on Sunday, as long as we have fun doing it, it’s all that matters. The noise from the crowd is always so loud.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Milly Aitken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

OPEN BOYS FIRSTS CREW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coached by Chris Nielsen<\/p>\n

Cox<\/p>\n

Jayden Howden<\/p>\n

Year 10<\/p>\n

“It’s my job to keep the boys motivated, in a straight line down the course, and to be the eyes and mouth of the boat, hopefully leading to victory. They really know how to row, and we’ve been improving together.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Jayden Howden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Stroke<\/p>\n

Connor O’Dwyer<\/p>\n

Year 12<\/p>\n

“This is my third season in the Firsts. It gives me a bit more racing experience, but it’s my last time. Coming off injury last year… I’m excited to have a good crack.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Connor O’Dwyer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Three<\/p>\n

Rick Barber<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

“I am looking forward to Head of the Lake. It’s my first year rowing sweep, and I’m focused on not giving up for the crew and all the people at the finish line.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Rick Barber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Two<\/p>\n

Jules Jumamoy<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

“I’m nervous but also feel thrilled. It keeps me motivated to stay focused and confident for the race.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
Jules Jumamoy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Bow<\/p>\n

Rhys Webster<\/p>\n

Year 11<\/p>\n

\"\"
Rhys Webster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

“I’m excited to show those who may have doubted us, or myself, that we’ve been able to make it to the Firsts, and to show them what we can do. It’s a chance for me to prove myself.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OPEN GIRLS FIRSTS CREW Coached by Warren Payne Cox Gemma Reid Year 10 “We work as a team really well, rowing together and for eachother. I’ll be focusing on our race plan and finding ways to best help the girls cross the line.”   Stroke Nathalia Jenkins Year 11 “This is my second year in […]<\/p>\n

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