2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster

Ryan Young

Sarah Kowing

  • Class Junior
  • High School Pleasant Valley HS
  • Hometown Riverdale, IA

Biography

JUNIOR (2025-26)

  • Merited USD Scholar Athlete Honor Roll
  • Competed in ten races across six regattas for the Toreros
  • Aided in the Torero win in the 1V4+ race at the San Diego City Championships (April 11)
  • Raced all three rounds of the Big Ten Invitational in the 1V4+, finishing fifth, fourth, and third (April 18-19)
  • Raced three times in the 1V4+ at the Triton Invitational, placing first, second, and first (April 25-26)
  • Recorded a second-place finish in the 2V4+ in a dual race at USC (May 2)
  • Placed fourth in the 2V4+ race at the WCC Championships (May 16)

SOPHOMORE (2024-25)

  • Appeared in one race for the Toreros 
  • Raced in the “C” boat in the bow position of the Open 4+ race during the San Diego Fall Classic (November 10)
FRESHMAN (2023-24)
  • Competed in four events 
  • Won both races of the Novice 4+ at the WIRA Championships (April 27-28)
  • Finished third in the 2V4+ at the WCC Championships (May 18)
  • Logged a runner-up and two third place finishes at the UCSD Invitational (April 20-21)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Attended Pleasant Valley High School in Riverdale, IA
  • Played club for Dr. Peter Sharis at Y Quad Cities Rowing
  • Received the Midwest championship girls sculling team points award
  • Also qualified for state in swimming

PERSONAL

  • Born to Benjamin Kowing and Jennifer Kowing in Farmington, Michigan
  • Is currently undeclared

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

  • 2024-25Sophomore

  • 2025-26Junior