Rowing Signs Two to NLIs

The Canisius rowing program has signed two to National Letters-of-Intent, head coach Kerri Brace announced Wednesday.

Joining the Griffs next year will be Allyson Matrassi and Emma Sabio. The two incoming freshmen come from four hours away in Lathham, N.Y., and just down Main Street in Buffalo.

"Emma and Ally will be tremendous additions to the Griffs Rowing family. Both young women bring a wealth of racing experience, not only at the New York State level, but at the national and North American level as well," Brace said. "Both have rowed under extremely talented coaches and know what it takes to compete at a high level. Their enthusiasm for the sport of rowing and for Canisius College will certainly help us on our quest to become a top-tier program in the MAAC."

Complete bio information for each can be found below:

Allyson Matrassi
School: Shaker High School (Latham, N.Y.)
Rowing Program: Saratoga Rowing Association

Achievements:
• 4th place of 85 crews at the Head of the Charles Regatta 2017 – Women's Youth 8
• Gold at Scholastic National Championships 2016 - Women's 2x
• Silver at Head of the Charles Regatta 2016- Women's youth coxed quad
• Gold at States Championships 2016-in women's 4 and women's 2x

Why She Chose Canisius:
"I chose Canisius College because I really love the atmosphere at the college and of the team. I especially love the teams' mentality on how each race isn't how you place, it's about how you respond to situations and being the best student-athlete you can be. I also love the small class sizes, so I will have more of a personal relationship with my professors."

Emma Sabio
School: Nardin Academy (Buffalo, NY)
Rowing Program: Nardin Academy (West Side Rowing Club in the summer)

Achievements:
• 10th place of 51 crews at the Head of the Schuylkill 2017 – Women's Youth 4
• Gold at the St. Catharines Invitational 2017 – Women's U19 8
• 4th Place at Row Ontario Championships 2017 – Women's U19 8
• Silver at New York State Championships 2017 – Women's Senior 8

Why She Chose Canisius:
"I chose Canisius for a few different reasons. First, Canisius is one of the best academic institutions around and I love the Computer Science program. Secondly, Canisius has a great rowing program, amazing coaches, and an awesome team atmosphere that I would love to be apart of."

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