William Smith victorious in fall finale

GENEVA, N.Y.— The William Smith rowing team returned to its home waters this morning for the annual Challenge on the Canal. The Herons turned in a dominant performance, placing first in four of the five events contested. William Smith welcomed Rochester Institute of Technology, Mercyhurst, and Hamilton to the Cayuga-Seneca Canal for a 4,400-meter head race. Competing in small boats and eights, rowers experienced clear skies and a very mild headwind. PAIRS William Smith’s dominance was most noticeable in the pairs race, where it finished in the top five places. Senior Alayna Wian and sophomore Paige Barnhart led the charge…