This week we're celebrating the return of Bates rowing to the national stage. The women's team is once again going to compete at the NCAA Championships after a one-year hiatus, and the men's team earned an automatic bid to the IRA National Championships regatta. Plus, a women's track and field 10K for the record books, and we introduce you to one of the stars of Bates rugby. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:23 -- Hannah Burdick '25, women's rowing captain. 3:37 -- Ben Auerbach '25, men's rowing captain. (Male Bobcat of the Week) 14:40 -- Isabelle Demeritt '25, women's track and field. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 23:56 -- Spencer Obiero '25, men's club rugby.