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Duke Rowing Recruit Spotlight: Isabella Moreno
6/15/2023 12:43:00 PM | Rowing
DURHAM - Duke rowing will welcome another standout recruiting class to the mix for the 2023-2024 campaign as head coach Megan Cooke Carcagno announced the signing of incoming freshman Isabella Moreno on Thursday.
Moreno currently attends Montclair High School and serves as a team captain for her high school's varsity rowing team. The Montclair, N.J., native has competed as a key member of the Women's Varsity 4+ lineup that has claimed three championship titles in the Stotesbury Cup, SRAA National Championship and Philadelphia Cities Championship. Most notably, Moreno guided her team to a 17th-place finish in the 2021 Head of the Charles Regatta against a field of 76 teams. Moreno and her team clocked a time of 18:17.172 and finished as the fastest public high school boat in the Women's Youth 8+ event.
"We can't wait to welcome Bella to our rowing family this fall. Bella has an infectious work ethic and cares deeply about bringing others along with her. She will be a force within our program for years to come." - Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Director Chase Graham
During the summer, GoDuke.com will be spotlighting each of the 17 newcomers.
GoDuke.com: Why did you choose Duke?
Isabella Moreno: I chose Duke because of the amazing academic and athletic opportunities. As well as the welcoming and inclusive environment. Something that surprised me was how diverse Duke and Durham are, I felt welcome and represented.
GD: How did you get started in rowing?
IM: I went to a learn-to-row program at my high school in the fall of my sixth-grade year and I haven't been able to put down the oar since.
GD: What has been your favorite rowing memory?
IM: My team placed 17th at the Head of the Charles Regatta in 2021 and was the fastest public school boat in the Women's Youth 8+ event.
GD: What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process that made the decision feel right?
IM: The team had such a welcoming and uplifting environment, they made me feel at home and there was such a strong communal spirit on campus. I knew that Duke was where I needed to be.
GD: What impact do you plan to make in your first year?
IM: In my first year, I want to be the best teammate possible and add to the already amazing team culture.
Quick Facts
Position in the boat: port, scull, starboard
Hobbies: Baking and crossword puzzles
Favorite athlete: Sydney McLaughlin
Best advice you've received: "It's not about what you've done or what you can potentially do. It's about the present and what you're doing right now."
To stay up to date with Blue Devils rowing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeROW".
#GoDuke
Moreno currently attends Montclair High School and serves as a team captain for her high school's varsity rowing team. The Montclair, N.J., native has competed as a key member of the Women's Varsity 4+ lineup that has claimed three championship titles in the Stotesbury Cup, SRAA National Championship and Philadelphia Cities Championship. Most notably, Moreno guided her team to a 17th-place finish in the 2021 Head of the Charles Regatta against a field of 76 teams. Moreno and her team clocked a time of 18:17.172 and finished as the fastest public high school boat in the Women's Youth 8+ event.
"We can't wait to welcome Bella to our rowing family this fall. Bella has an infectious work ethic and cares deeply about bringing others along with her. She will be a force within our program for years to come." - Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Director Chase Graham
During the summer, GoDuke.com will be spotlighting each of the 17 newcomers.
GoDuke.com: Why did you choose Duke?
Isabella Moreno: I chose Duke because of the amazing academic and athletic opportunities. As well as the welcoming and inclusive environment. Something that surprised me was how diverse Duke and Durham are, I felt welcome and represented.
GD: How did you get started in rowing?
IM: I went to a learn-to-row program at my high school in the fall of my sixth-grade year and I haven't been able to put down the oar since.
GD: What has been your favorite rowing memory?
IM: My team placed 17th at the Head of the Charles Regatta in 2021 and was the fastest public school boat in the Women's Youth 8+ event.
GD: What stuck out to you about the team in your decision-making process that made the decision feel right?
IM: The team had such a welcoming and uplifting environment, they made me feel at home and there was such a strong communal spirit on campus. I knew that Duke was where I needed to be.
GD: What impact do you plan to make in your first year?
IM: In my first year, I want to be the best teammate possible and add to the already amazing team culture.
Quick Facts
Position in the boat: port, scull, starboard
Hobbies: Baking and crossword puzzles
Favorite athlete: Sydney McLaughlin
Best advice you've received: "It's not about what you've done or what you can potentially do. It's about the present and what you're doing right now."
To stay up to date with Blue Devils rowing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeROW".
#GoDuke
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