James Hoebich, sophomore Varsity 8+ rower for Villanova University Men's Rowing

james hoebich

class: sophomore

hometown: metuchen, nj

high school: st. joseph high school

bio

Out of St. Joseph High School in Metuchen — a scholastic medalist who raced across the Varsity 8+ and 4+ as a freshman. Enrolled in the Villanova School of Business. Enjoys running, lifting, and following sports.

2026–27 · Sophomore

  • 5-seat, Varsity 8+ — 14th of 22 at Head of the Housatonic

2025–26 · FRESHMAN

  • 3-seat, Varsity 8+ — 6th in the Club 8+ at the Dad Vail Regatta; 4th in the MARC petite final

  • 4-seat, Varsity 8+ — def. St. Mary’s, lost to Franklin & Marshall at the Upper Schuylkill Challenge; 5th at the Knecht Cup

  • 4-seat, Varsity 8+ — def. Catholic; fell to Delaware, George Washington & Washington College at the Washington College Invitational

  • 5-seat, Varsity 8+ — 3rd of 10 (Occoquan), 26th of 45 (Schuylkill), 37th of 42 (Charles), 15th of 23 (Housatonic)

  • Bow, Varsity 4+ — 4th of 11 (Occoquan), 22nd of 41 (Schuylkill)

BEFORE VILLANOVA · ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL

  • Class of 2025 Student-Athlete Award

  • 3× medalist, Garden State Scholastic Rowing Championships

  • Finalist, Scholastic Rowing Association of America Nationals