WILMINGTON, N.Y. – Stratton Mountain’s Reese Knight was the top female skier during Saturday’s, Feb. 1, Empire State Winter Games moguls event, held at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington.
Racing on the resort’s Lower Valley trail, Knight won both the U15 and overall women’s event when her second run was clocked on 25.43 seconds. That run down the 183.5-meter course also earned her 74.76 points from the three judges.
Moguls distinguishes itself from other Alpine skiing events, as the sport combines balance, style and speed. Athletes take two runs, with the judges taking their highest score. Competitors will take on moguls, as well as two jumps over the course of their run to hit the highest score possible.
Teammate Ella Peddie, the U15 silver medalist, came away with the women’s overall silver medal. Her best run was her first, crossing the finish line in 25.73 and picking up 69.73 points from the panel of judges.
Cassie Monteau, also of Stratton Mountain, and the U13 gold medalist, rounded out the overall top-three. She enjoyed a first run time of 27.87 and the judges awarded her 66.22 points.
Stratton Mountain skier were just as successful on the men’s side, claiming the top three spots. Shayd Hersh claimed the U15 men’s title and overall gold medal. His second run, timed in 23.89 and 72.15 points secured him the podium’s top step.
Liam Boston won silver in the U15 and overall standings. He failed to finish his first run, but bounced back on his second, skiing down the course in 24.21 and impressing the judges enough to award him 71.80 points.
The event’s bronze medal went to Zach Monteau. The U15 bronze medalist’s best run was his first. He clocked a time of 23.99 and the judges awarded him 70.76 points.
Mogul skiing concludes at Whiteface Mountain tomorrow. Racing on the Lower Valley trail begins at 10:25 a.m. ET.