2018-19 Women's Rowing Roster

Vada Thomas

  • Class Senior
  • High School Roosevelt HS
  • Hometown Seattle, WA
  • Major Environmental & Ocean Sciences

Biography

HONOR & AWARDS
  • CRCA Scholar Athlete - 2017
JUNIOR (2017-18)
  • Raced with the V8+ in the fall
  • Raced in three seat of the V8+ and V4+ at Head of the American
  • Competed in bow of the V8+ and in a pair at the San Diego Fall Classic
  • Did not compete in the spring due to injury

SOPHOMORE (2016-17)
  • Raced with the V8+ and 2V8+
  • Raced with the 2V8+ at the Texas Longhorn Invite
  • Stroked the 2V8+ to a first place finish in the Petite Final at the SD Crew Classic
  • Helped V8+ take second from bow seat at the Dale England Cup
  • Helped V8+ crew finish second at the WCC Championships
FRESHMAN (2015-16)
  • Rowed in V8+ most of the spring
  • Helped team tie for first at WCC Championships
  • Helped V8+ finish second at WCC Championships
  • Raced in the V8+ that took second at the Windemere Cup
  • Helped V8+ finish fourth in every race at the Clemson Invite
  • In the V8+ for SD Crew Classic
  • Competed with 2V8+ at the Longhorn Invite
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
  • Attended Roosevelt High School
  • Rowed for the Pocock Rowing Center
  • Competed in the Youth Nationals three times 
PERSONAL
  • Born March 14, 1997 in Hartford, Conn. to Dana MacInnis and Jay Thoams
  • Chose USD for the academics and rowing program
  • Was also recruited by Portland and Gonzaga
  • Enjoys camping, hiking, and anything outdoors

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

  • 2016-17Sophomore

  • 2017-18Junior

  • 2018-19Senior