PULLMAN, Wash. – Three prospective student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to row for Washington State University beginning next season, head coach Jane LaRiviere announced, Friday.

Emma Dockray (Grimsby, Ontario) was named the Row Ontario Athlete of the Year. She has captured bronze and gold medals at the Statesbury Cup, bronze and silver at CSSRA nationals, two golds at CanAmMex, a gold medal at the Canada Summer Games and a gold at the Henley Cup, amongst other accolades.  



Coach LaRiviere on Dockray: 
"Emma has lofty goals and the work ethic to achieve those goals. It will be a privilege to be part of her growth and development over the next four years.  She is a determined young athlete and we look forward to seeing what she can achieve while wearing the Crimson and Gray."

Gabby Hannen (Nelson, New Zealand) rowed for Nelson College for Girls and Nelson Rowing Club and graduated in November of 2017. With a successful background in both sculling and sweep rowing, Hannen has amassed a collection of three New Zealand Rowing Championships medals, six South Island Secondary Schools Championships medals, seven South Island Rowing Championship medals, and six Maadi Cup New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship medals.  She was also a trialist for the 2017 New Zealand Junior National Team.



Coach LaRiviere on Hannen:
"From the moment we first saw Gabby, we knew that this was a young woman that could help our top boats go fast.  In addition to being a great student, Gabby has a reputation among New Zealand coaches as being gritty and tough. That coupled with her fantastic attitude and personality, her strong work ethic, and her being a great teammate to those around her, we are thrilled she will be joining us and contributing to our program." 

Meg Montgomery (Lantzville, British Columbia) was named a finalist for the female athlete of the year at the Nanaimo Sports Award during her sophomore year in school. She has captured first place finishes at the Junior Indoor Canadian Championships, as well as High School Nationals and the BC Summer Games, amongst several other top-three finishes. This past fall she won the Head of the Gorge in the open 2X in Victoria, B.C



Coach LaRiviere on Montgomery: 
"From the first time I met Meg I knew that she had what it takes to be a successful Collegiate rower.  She loves rowing and loves to train.  Her eagerness to improve and willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals is admirable.  Meg also excels in the classroom and will be an excellent addition to the Honor's college."

Washington State will open its spring season, March 24-25 at the San Diego Crew Classic.