By Kerry Patrick

PARKERSBURG — In high school crew, any animosity between city rivals Parkersburg and Parkersburg South are pushed aside.

Competition is still fierce, but the team programs are there for one another.

Such will be the case again Saturday at the 35th annual Brundage Regatta when PHS and Parkersburg South are joined in the field by Marietta. Racing begins at 9 a.m. with the last event scheduled for approximately 2 p.m.

“This event is wonderful,” said Donna Kramer, who is not only a parent of two PHS crew members but also serves as one of the coordinators of the meet. “We put up tents at the away regattas and we root for each other’s kids. We work closely with the parents and boosters from PHS and South to pull off an event like this.”

A prime example of the two program’s camaraderie occurred last week at the Midwest Invitational where PHS qualified three boats for next week’s national meet in Oak Ridge, Tenn.