Sara Bentley

Position:
Novice
Height:
5-8
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Newland, N.C.
High School:
Avery County

Undecided on a major

Rowing at UNC: In her first season on the UNC squad

Before UNC: At Avery County High School, played basketball, soccer and volleyball ... Also a member of the National Honor Society

More on Bentley: Born Aug. 18, 1984 ... Daughter of Paul and Rita Bentley ... Has two older brothers, Matthew and JohnMark ... Matthew wrestled at Appalachian State and JohnMark wrestled at UNC ... Career goal is to be a business agent ... Favorite hobby is photography ... Speaks Spanish and plays the piano ... Favorite sport besides rowing is volleyball ... Best moment of her athletic career has been going to the state playoffs in volleyball ... Inspired to start rowing because she wanted to get involved in a sport in college

Bentley on rowing: "Rowing has challenged me like no other activity I have ever done."