Wisconsin Badgers

2021-22: Big Ten Distinguished Scholar... Academic All-Big Ten... competed in the lightweight eight at the IRA National Championships... raced in the varsity 4+ (open) A final at the SIRA Regatta (Apr. 16)

2020-21: Pocock All-American ... Academic All-Big Ten... sat third in the lightweight eight at the IRA National Championships... sat third in the lightweight eight as the Badgers finished ahead of Boston (May 1)... raced in the varsity eight at the Lake Wheeler Invitational (Apr. 23)

2019-20: Season canceled due to COVID-19

2018-19: Rowed second seat and took second place in lightweight four B at Eastern Sprints (May 5)… Rowed four seat and took fourth place in lightweight eight petite final at Knecht Cup, and rowed first seat and took third place in lightweight four petite final at Knecht Cup (Apr. 14)…Rowed four seat and took sixth place with novice eight at San Diego Crew Classic (Apr. 7)

High School: Competed on dance team for four years, earning three varsity letters…three-time Minnesota state champion in high kick with Eastview Lightning Dance Team (2016, 2017, 2018)…Dance in the 2018 Super Bowl LII halftime show

Personal: Parents are Rich and Jen Cockerill, has a brother, Riley, who is an engineering student at UW-Madison

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: I chose Madison because of the rigorous academics that will prepare me for graduate study, the beautiful campus and surrounding city, and unparalleled school spirit. With it all in one place, who wouldn’t want to choose Madison?

What Wisconsin Rowing means to you: The team aspect of Wisconsin rowing is like no other and really feels like a close family on such a large campus. The team challenges me to grow and work hard with teammates who inspire and encourage me every day.