For the third week in a row, the William Smith College rowing team's varsity eight has been recognized as the Liberty League Boat of the Week. The Herons finished a program best fifth out of 29 crews in the collegiate eights event at the Head of the Charles on Sunday.
 
William Smith covered the 5,000-meter course in 17:34.92. The Herons rowed through conference rival St. Lawrence (14th) and also bested New York State crews from Ithaca (15th), Hamilton (19th), and Army (21st). William Smith's entry was powered by Kim Goral, Lauren Blake-Whitney, Sinead Reilly, Christine Reighley, Maggie Smith, Katie Paige, Tess Wiggins, Alyssa Trebilcock, and Elizabeth Hughes.
 
The Herons will close out the fall portion of their racing schedule on Saturday, Oct. 29, when they compete in the Head of the Fish.