Sections at Giants Ridge

Feb. 5th Giants Ridge on runs Helsinki and Innsbruck where the Bengals road tripped for a 2 day event. 1st day the squad showed early afternoon and trained on these two runs. The Senior Co-captains both shined as they gave us all memorable performances. Senior Captain Nate Black while feeling a tad under the weather put down 2 solid runs which was nothing less than a Rocky Balboa performance, rumor has it he was so sick he was throwing up but this did not stop him from showing us what he is made of. Senior Captain Tyler Foxx put down a sweet 1st run which put him poised and in contention in 14th place going into run #2, this run he was all in yo and went after it, he got a little out of shape on the steep but battled to stay in it and he did but eventually the black diamond got him. Special shout out to the senior co-captains. Brandon Carney went after it both runs, 2nd run it seemed as if your skis knifed or submarined, remember what Johnny Mosely said - very proud of this one you went after it as you always have - thank you Brandon for showing me the definition of perseverance this season. Ryan Burke's 1st run was awesome, what we did not see was the bobble early on, you too went after it holding nothing back. Charlie Correll made some sweet turns and was cheered on by the his support staff. Paul Ollila as Grandma Ruth was in attendance had a awesome 2nd run and his smile and wipeout after he crossed the finish line showed us all he held nothing back.
Both these runs were steep at times and flattening out towards the bottom so you needed to carry great speed to the bottom half as only the top 10 made it to state. Sections I do believe will be held here for the next two seasons for the Bengals. Lets Go Bengals Lets Go Bengals. Ski Free Let em run.
Feb 29th end of season party at Trollhaugen as the Captains have planned a fun filled day of tubing, skiing, and potlucking - a social if you will. Spread the word to all and hopefully some young Bengal ski team candidates will show. What a great season. Kudos to all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp3lBbK9vZU Ligety-split
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGQ9egMTW9s Brandon chose the music this time fonzie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so2VqAkH3aw&feature=related

Conf #5 TFoxx and Carney earn some Bling Bling

The Conference finale was a fun one. Sr. Captain Tyler Foxx and Carney skied their way into the top ten. The entire Bengal squad skied with purpose - that purpose being fun and going after it. From the outside looking in a special shout out from Uncle to all the Bengal skiiers and coaches. Take this for what it means to you - this year was so fun for me to follow and watch all you kids go after it. You all have the hearts of a champion. Going forward this blog will be turned over to next years Captain's if you choose to use it, hoping you will as it can be fun. Lets Go Bengals Lets Go Bengals.