REDWOOD CITY, Calif. Virginia rowing, ranked No. 2 in the nation and competing at the Pac-10 Challenge in Redwood City, Calif., won five races en route to an impressive showing on the first day of competition.

In morning races against California, the Second Varsity Eight was successful with a winning time of 7:04.81, while the Varsity Eight was edged, 6:51.36 to 6:54.86). California, ranked No. 9, also took the Varsity Four with a time of 8:02.26, compared to UVa's 8:08.41.

In afternoon races against Stanford, Virginia swept Stanford in three varsity races, while the Novices split with UCLA and California.


Saturday
Varsity Eight: 1. California (6:51.36); 2. Virginia (6:54.86)
Second Varsity Eight: 1. Virginia (7:04.81); 2. California (7:07.73)
Varsity Four: 1. California (8:02.26); 2. Virginia (8:08.41)

Varsity Eight: 1. Virginia (7:20.51); 2. Stanford (7:31.05)
Second Varsity Eight: 1. Virginia (7:41.85); Stanford (7:57.45)
Varsity Four: 1. Virginia (8:26.46); Stanford (9:26.88)

Novice Eight: 1. Virginia (7:38.29); 2. UCLA (7:55.73)
Novice Eight: 1. California (7:37.32); 2. Virginia (7:48.61)