Westporter Leads Buckeyes to 3rd Rowing Championship

Westporter Sami Jurofksy (holding trophy) as coxswain led the Ohio State women’s rowing team to its third consecutive national title Sunday at the 2015 NCAA Division I Rowing Championships at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center in Gold River, Calif. The Buckeyes claimed an individual national title in the first varsity eight, a runner-up finish in the second varsity eight, and fifth place in the first varsity four. Jurofksy, a 2011 Staples High School graduate, was a member of the Saugatuck Rowing Club and learned her skills on the Saugatuck River. With the win, she became the most decorated woman coxswain in NCAA history with three championship rings. “It was a most amazing experience,’ she said. “Not just winning three straight national championships, but being part of an inspirational team.” Sami graduates in December and says her “dream job” would be as an on air sports anchor.” I am also interested In all aspects of strategic communications in which I am currently completing my degree,” she added. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo