University of Connecticut Athletics
2018 Women's Rowing Roster
Melony Edwards
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Meriden, Conn.
AT UCONN: Is in her third year as a member of the team.
2018-19: Competed as a member of the Second Varsity Four; was three seat of the Second Varsity Four that placed second at the Cherry Hill Invitational; finished the season in bow seat of the Second Varsity Four at the American Athletic Conference Championship. In the fall, competed as three seat of the Open Four ‘C’ at the Head of the Riverfront, two seat of the Varsity Eight ‘C’ at the Hadley Chase, and four seat of the Club Eight at the Head of the Schuylkill.
2017-18: Competed as a member of the Third Varsity Eight; was three seat of the Third Varsity Eight that won the Knecht Cup, and bow seat of the Third Varsity Eight that placed second at the Cherry Hill Invitational and won the American Athletic Conference Championship. In the fall, competed as six seat of the Novice Eight ‘B’ at the Head of the Schuylkill.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Orville H. Platt High School in Meriden, CT … earned five varsity letters as a member of the cross country and track and field teams … all conference in cross country … also participated in crossfit … Top Ten Scholar … earned the Superintendent Award and the Yale Book Award.
PERSONAL: Melony Edwards … Nursing major … Born on May 13, 1998 … Daughter of Erskine and Lisa Edwards… Has one brother and one sister.
