KU rowing adds 10 recruits

Kansas University’s rowing team announced Wednesday the signing of 10 student-athletes to letters of intent.

“All the rowers had great junior years and we are looking forward to strong senior campaigns for them before they move to collegiate rowing,” KU coach Rob Catloth said. “With the inexperienced rowers we feel with their athleticism and competitive nature they should fit in and have successful rowing careers.”

The Class of 2013 is: Maddie Irelan (Dublin, Ohio), Lexie Lanphere (Shorewood, Wis.), Kat Young (Chesterfield, Mo.), Emma O’Neill (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada), Madi Hovis (St. Peters, Mo.), Olivia Loney (Lawrence Free State), Rayna Barnes (Peabody), Kylee Dewey (Silver Lake), Brittney Railsback (Lenexa) and Emily Kaye Ruble (Leavenworth).

“We are excited about the entire class and looking for all of them to compete for spots in boats from the get-go,” Catloth said.