DEFENDING CHAMPS: Both the Ballarat Grammar boys' and girls' firsts crew.

Ballarat Grammar scored victory in both the boys' and girls' features at last year's Head of the Lake carnival and the school kicks off our series of previews ahead of the 2020 event.

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BALLARAT GRAMMAR GIRLS' FIRST CREW

SCHOOL BASE: 201 Forest St, Wendouree

2020 CREWS: 28

GIRLS' CAPTAIN OF BOATS: Harriet Jones

LAST YEAR'S RESULT: champions

2020 LANE: 3

HEAD OF ROWING SAM PULLIN SAYS: It's a brand new crew so we have a completely clear slate.There's no major expectations on them to repeat what has happened in the two years previous, but of course we'd love to be able to come away with the win again.

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Jess Hawker

STROKE

"I am really excited for my first Head of the Lake with the energy from the spit crew."

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Annie Trotter

THREE SEAT

"If we row straighter than my curls we are in for a chance."

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Annabelle Fox

TWO SEAT

"We've trained really hard this season and with some fresh new girls I can't wait to see my first spit crew and see how the race goes."

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Febey McClure

BOW

"We're a young crew - we even have a 15-year-old! - but I think we have a great chance!"

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Jemima Howell

COX

"It's going to be a tough race, but the girls have been working really hard and hopefully it pays off on race day."

BALLARAT GRAMMAR BOYS' FIRST CREW

BOYS' CAPTAIN OF BOATS: Sam Crothers-Bade

LAST YEAR'S RESULT: champions

2020 LANE: 5

HEAD OF ROWING SAM PULLIN SAYS: Our preparation this year is a bit different with a lot more small boat and sculling focus. We've tried to increase our small boat skills and tried to make the big boat (the four) that bit more skillful. Hopefully that gives us an advantage.

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Felix Oliver

STROKE

"If everyone brings their A game it is sure to be a good race."

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

Sam Crothers-Bade

THREE SEAT

"We've put in a lot of work, entering as many races as we can in many different boat classes, preparing the best way we can for Head of the Lake day. Good luck to all of the other crews."