Skier Profiles

Sr. Captain Tyler Foxx - aka The Foxx, no question he is a smart and calculating racer - he has been captain since the turn of the century, catch him if you can. Look for solid finishes from this Senior leader all season long, also check out all the girls that flock to him on race day. Young racers, you can learn much from this one. Tyler's older brother also bashed the gates for the Bengals. Good Things TFoxx and have a great senior season.

Sr. Captain Nate Black - aka Jack Black, Nate has skiing in his blood - he's a lifer. Nate is finding his rhythm and aggressively attacking the gates this season. He is currently making his own set of boards at the high school in his Outdoor Adventures Class, Uncle C likes new boards. Nate is a leader on and off the hill. Nate comes from a long line of talented Musicians and his old man makes the best guitars in the upper mid-west. Good Things Nate, rock out and have a great senior season.

Sr. Mitch Schroeder - aka Mitch has been a member of this team as far back as I can remember. Mitch puts a high premium on his studies, look for positive contributions from this senior this season as well as down the road in life. Mitch is currently making his own set of snowshoes and wants to pursue psychology after high school. Good things Mitch, enjoy your Senior season.

Jr. Paul Oillila - aka Fonzie is sharp and quick witted, be careful with this one if you dare get into a verbal jousting match. Certainly a well rounded lad with his feet firmly planted on the ground, a role model if you will. He is currently sponsored by Head Skis - bodilicious. When he is not hitting gates he loves to ice fish and snowmobile, he also enjoys long walks in the parks. I don't know how or when but I'm gonna get you somehow somewhere. Good Things Fonzie, turn em loose, let em run.

Jr. Kyle Delong - aka The Dong Show is a consiment professional, if you are looking for the definition of a team player ask him, he knows. Kyle supports his teammates and they support him - Priceless. Kyle has a strong passion for skiing as well as hunting, fishing, and legos. Best is yet to come young man, you have a foundation now we need to start building. Good Things Donger, go get em.

Jr. Charlie Correll - aka Charlie Dawg, you can't keep a good Dawg down no no no you just can't keep a good Dawg down. This Dawg is a clubhouse gem, a strong work ethic on the hill, classroom, and in the workforce. Best is yet to come young man. Charlie has a smile on his face at all times while skiing - you could profit from this Fabio. Good Things Dawg, I love it when you call me Uncle C, go get em.

Jr. Ryan Burke - aka Evil Knievel as he has half the broken bones of this daredevil. Burke has a love of big mountain skiing and the terrain park, he says "Go Big Or Go Home". He is definitely the team prankster. Currently sponsored by Fischer race and twin tip skis. Good things Burke, go get em and please test your launch before you go for the big one.

So. Brandon Carney - aka smeeee and many others. This kid has a huge upside and a strong desire and passion to be the fastest on any given day, he loves to compete. His aggressive attack on the hill is something you just can't teach - you either got it or you don't. He loves to race as well as freeski in the parks. Go get em young man, win lose or draw it does not matter to me I Love You Ski Buddy, technique will improve with time on Boards, Ski Free General Lee. You Can Do It.

So. Jon Caldwell - aka Cameron is willing himself and pushing himself to be the best he can be, he is hungry. Positive competition is a strong suit of this one as well as playing the French Horn. Keep an eye on him this season as I expect him to improve dramatically and be a major contributor. Good Things Cam, go get em.

So. Thor Sherva - aka Thor has a great combo platter going here, skiing in the winter and racing motocross in the summer. Also, keep your eyes peeled for him to make a cameo appearance on the 6 o'clock news, a celebrity if you will. Still curious as to why they call you Thor - hee heee. Good Things Thor, go get em.

So. Luke Zac - aka The Brain has a abundant amount of classroom MoJo. Progression is big with this one, each time down the hill he is improving. Luke loves to hang with the boys and is a respected member of this TEAM. He is on the path to be a major impact player later in life. Good Things Luke, enjoy the hills and go get em.

So. Jeri McClellan - aka Jeri is a 1st year gate racer and unfortunately the only female on this team. Gentleman, help Jeri promote this sport at school and get some more females out there. Good Things Jeri, go get em.

8th Connor Corgard - aka The Legitimate BIG C is a polished racer for such a young lad. Huge upside with this one, listen for his start he's vocal. In the summer months you can find him at Lake Calhoun playing with his Dingy racing his Laser sailboat, certainly a racer of many types. The older boys have certainly welcomed him with open arms as he is contributing big time. Good Things BIG C, go get em and you definitely made the wiser choice of racing with two boards under your feet.

Coach Gronski - aka Coach has been a long standing pillar of the Blaine Alpine Ski Team. He is working furiously with these kids to try and get a Conference Championship and restore The Bengal to its rightful place. Certainly he takes a no non-sense approach, Thanks for all you do for the kids.

Coach Kissner - aka Coach, the ski team has taken a strong liking to this first year coach. On race day you will find her at the top stoking the kids up and preparing them for the task at hand. It did not take her long to connect with this group, chemistry is a strong suit here. She also hands out kisses race day - the Hershey kind. Thanks for all you do to maximize these kid's potential.

Team chemistry is a strong suit of this group as all seem to get along very well. This group has a legitimate shot at contending for a Conference Title this season. Special shout out to all the homies of this team, we all love to watch you guys compete and soar to new Bengal heights. Ladies and Gentleman Your 2007-2008 Blaine Bengals High School Alpine Ski TEAM.