WWU's varsity eight edged by .24 seconds while varsity four wins

Western Washington University came with .24 seconds of winning the varsity eight race and its varsity four was victorious in women's rowing competition Saturday at the 20th Annual Covered Bridge Regatta on Dexter Lake.

In all, the Vikings had four entries with the junior varsity eight placing second and the novice four finishing third.

WWU, ranked No.2 in this week's Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association/NCAA II National Poll, was outstanding in its first test against DII West Region competition.