O’Connell girls row for the win

Bishop O’Connell’s first year coach Christine McGowan (rear) follows her student athletes — led by coxswain Libby Scully (right) of the women’s 4+ boat — to the launch area prior to the start of the regatta.

The Bishop O’Connell Women’s Varsity 8+ boat is seen in action during the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association Regatta held on the Potomac River near Georgetown May 14.

The O’Connell women’s 4+ boat crew, including (below, from left) Kristina Colevas, Devin Christenson, Abby Clukey and Sarah Kelly, celebrates their championship win by ceremoniously throwing coxswain Libby Scully into the Potomac River.

The O’Connell women’s 4+ boat crew, including (from left) Devin Christenson, coxswain Libby Scully, Kristina Colevas, Abby Clukey and Sarah Kelly, are all smiles as they hold the John Beebe Cup after their championship win.