06/23/2026
🏆 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆
What a weekend for Malvern Prep Rowing at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships!
The Friars sent four crews to Nathan Benderson Park and returned home with a national title, four top-25 finishes, and a place among the nation’s elite rowing programs.
Leading the charge was the Men’s Youth 4x of Will Bentley, Rory Coleman, Jack Arbogast, and Brendan Schuck. After posting the fastest time in the 29-boat time trial and winning their semifinal, the crew delivered in the Grand Final, holding off a late charge to capture the National Championship in a time of 6:13.140.
Other strong performances included:
Men’s Youth 2x – 25th Overall (Won D Final)
Men’s U17 4x – 17th Overall (Won C Final)
Men’s U17 2x – 24th Overall
Competing against the fastest junior crews in the country, the Friars showcased the depth, determination, and speed that define Malvern Prep Rowing.
This Men’s Youth 4x title marks the program’s first Youth National Championship since 2008 and caps off an unforgettable weekend on rowing’s biggest youth stage.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on an incredible achievement!
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