2011-12: Pierce rowed in the Saints varsity 8 in his second season at St. Lawrence. The Newton, MA native is a math and environmental studies major.
2010-11: Pierce rowed in the Saints Novice 8+, that earned a second place finish at the Liberty League Championships hosted by St. Lawrence University.
At Newton South: Pierce was a three-sport athlete, participating in soccer, alpine skiing and track and field. He served as captain on the soccer and skiing teams, and was also an honor roll student.