JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- The Jacksonville men's rowing program added eight new rowers to the crew for the 2025-26, bringing in athletes from around the world to Duval County.

"This is a well rounded, athletic and smart group that will bring a solid work ethic and energy to our squad," JU head coach Preston Weinard said. "Coach Allison Taylor found great talent from all over the globe for this class, with a wide range of experiences that will enhance the experience for us here at JU."

The signing class features seven incoming freshmen and one transfer. 

Ethan Penny, a graduate student from Reidsville, North Carolina, is the lone transfer of the group. He had an accomplished club career at High Point, where he won two national championships in the men's single. 

The freshman class features a pair of international recruits. Angus Murfett hails from Ballarat, Australia, where he reached the Under 21 Grand Final for single skull at the Australian National Championships. Stefan Kuzmanovic of Belgrade, Serbia, also brings international pedigree, representing the Serbian junior rowing team at the Balkan Rowing Championship.

The rest of the freshman class features athletes from all over the country. Whether they rowed in national championships, captained their club teams or thrived at the high school level, the group brings valuable experience from all corners of the US.

Matthew Matar from McLean, Virginia, Jacob Manny from Clifton Park, New York, Henry Fowler from Haddon Township New Jersey and Ethan Cabucana from Denver, Colorado are all set to make an impact for the Dolphins.

"I expect each of our newcomers to adhere to our system smoothly and effectively," said Weinard. "I expect each of them to add value to the squad right away."

The lone coxswain of the class is Larkin Terry from Delaware, Ohio.