Vikings' varsity eight has solid run in Erickson Cascade Cup

The Western Washington University women's varsity eight had a solid performance against the stiffest competition it will face this season, finishing fourth in the Erickson Cascade Cup event Saturday at the 26th Annual Windermere Cup races. The Vikings were clocked in 6:55.5, less than two seconds behind third-place Gonzaga (6:53.9). Host Washington's junior varsity won in 6:44.3 with Otago from New Zealand second (6:47.8).