University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Pearce, Kayla
Kayla Pearce
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Rosemere HS
- Hometown:
- Montreal, Quebec
Bio
INTERNATIONAL
• Competed with the Canadian Junior National Team in 2025 and has been part of the Quebec Provincial Team since 2023
• Also a member of the Club d'Aviron Montreal since 2024 after being on Club d'Aviron Lachine Rowing from 2022-24
• Turned in the fastest U23 women's single time at the Quebec Championship in 2024-25 after having the fastest junior time in the women's single during 2023-24
• Placed fourth in the women's pair at the 2025 International Rowing Championships while racing for Canada
• Was the fourth fastest junior in Canada at the National Rowing Championships in 2023-24
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Rosemere High School in 2024
• Received honors in English, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and music
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Scott Pearce and Lisa Oschefski
• Has an older sister, Madison, and a twin sister, Chloe
• Played flag football before rowing
• Owns a collection of rubber ducks
• Chose the University of Minnesota "for its academics and strong support system where I can grow both as an athlete and as a person"
• Competed with the Canadian Junior National Team in 2025 and has been part of the Quebec Provincial Team since 2023
• Also a member of the Club d'Aviron Montreal since 2024 after being on Club d'Aviron Lachine Rowing from 2022-24
• Turned in the fastest U23 women's single time at the Quebec Championship in 2024-25 after having the fastest junior time in the women's single during 2023-24
• Placed fourth in the women's pair at the 2025 International Rowing Championships while racing for Canada
• Was the fourth fastest junior in Canada at the National Rowing Championships in 2023-24
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Rosemere High School in 2024
• Received honors in English, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and music
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Scott Pearce and Lisa Oschefski
• Has an older sister, Madison, and a twin sister, Chloe
• Played flag football before rowing
• Owns a collection of rubber ducks
• Chose the University of Minnesota "for its academics and strong support system where I can grow both as an athlete and as a person"
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
Third Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
