Completed Event: Cross Country at Pre-National Invitational on October 17, 2025 , , Men 15th | Women 32nd
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Men 15th | Women 32nd
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Kara Lyons
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Highlands Ranch HS
- Hometown:
- Englewood, Colorado
Get to Know Kara ...
Why did you choose KU?- I mainly chose KU for its journalism and sports broadcasting program because it's one of the best in the country.
How did you get introduced to rowing?
- I came to KU for academics, but shortly into my first semester I got an email from Coach Hovis about trying out for the team and becoming a Division I athlete. I always wanted to play sports in college and this was a great opportunity for me to achieve this childhood dream.
Favorite thing to do in Lawrence?
- My favorite thing to do in Lawrence is go to Wells Overlook and watch the sunset during the summertime.
- My favorite pre-race tradition is listening to the songs I really like at the moment.
2024-25 (Junior)
- CRCA Scholar-Athlete
- A member of the 1 Varsity 8 boat that won Big 12 Boat of the Week (May 7, 2025)
- Helped the 1 Varsity 8+ to a third place finish at the Big 12 Championship
- Raced predominately between the 1 Varsity 8+ and 2 Varsity 8+ boats
- A member of the Club 4 boat that won at the Head of the Charles (October 20, 2024)
2023-24 (Sophomore)
- Spring Academic All-Big 12
- CRCA Scholar Athlete Award Recipient
- A member of the 1 Varsity 8 boat that won Big 12 Boat of the Week (May 8, 2024)
- Assisted the 1 Varsity 8 boat to first place at the Sunflower Showdown and Jayhawk Jamboree
2022-23 (Freshman)
- Assisted the 1 Varsity 4 boat to first place at the Sunflower Showdown
- Earned a bronze medal with the 1 Varsity 4+ at the Big 12 Championship
- Athletic Directors Honor Roll
High School
- Played basketball and softball & competed in track and field at Highlands Ranch Colorado High School
- Seven total letters won
- Won the 2019 Falcon Award for softball & the 2022 Heart Award for track & field
- Academically, she obtained a 4.0 or higher GPA each year and finished in the top 10% of her graduating class
Personal
Daughter of Keith and Kara Lyons … Mother Kara played softball for the college of Mt. St. Vincent … Has two brothers, Keith & Jack … Wears her hair in braids and puts on blue, red, and yellow gummy gear earrings for every race ... Majoring in journalism with ambitions to become a sideline reporter or play-by-play announcer.
Coach Andrew Derrick Introduction Press Conference
Tuesday, July 15
Jayhawks set for Dillons Sunflower Showdown// Kansas Rowing// 4.28.18
Saturday, April 28
Kansas opens 2018 with Big 12 Double Dual // Kansas Rowing // 4.7.18
Sunday, April 08
Kansas opens fall slate with Jayhawk Jamboree // Kansas Rowing // 10.22.17
Sunday, October 22
