Brantling Racers Earn GVSC Season Honors After Strong Home Race

This past Sunday, Brantling Ski Slopes hosted an exciting Genesee Valley Ski Council (GVSC) slalom race for U8–U12 racers. Athletes from Bristol, Hunt Hollow, Swain, and Brantling competed on the challenging slalom course in what served as the final race of the GVSC series before racers head to Belleayre Mountain for the New York State Championships.

Competing on their home hill, Brantling Ski Racing Association (BSRA) athletes delivered an impressive performance, earning multiple podium finishes across several age groups.

Podium Finishes at Brantling
U10 Girls
🥈 Kennedy McKechney – 2nd
4️⃣ Caroline King – 4th
U10 Boys
🥈 Benjamin Berry – 2nd
4️⃣ Robby King – 4th
U12 Girls
🥇 Lila Miles – 1st
5️⃣ Lynnie Hogan – 5th
U12 Boys
🥉 Albert Gallmon – 3rd

Racing at home always adds an extra level of excitement, and the Brantling athletes rose to the occasion with strong performances throughout the day.

Celebrating Overall GVSC Season Awards
While the slalom race wrapped up the GVSC race series, overall season awards are determined by combined results from three races across multiple disciplines:
⛷️ Kombi – Hunt Hollow
⛷️ Giant Slalom (GS) – Bristol Mountain
⛷️ Slalom – Brantling
Success in the series requires consistency across different race formats and mountains throughout the season.

Several BSRA athletes earned overall season honors, reflecting months of dedication, training, and hard work.

U10 Girls Overall
🥈 Kennedy McKechney – 2nd Overall
U10 Boys Overall
🥉 Benjamin Berry – 3rd Overall
4️⃣ Robby King – 4th Overall
U12 Girls Overall
🥉 Lila Miles – 3rd Overall
U12 Boys Overall
4️⃣ Albert Gallmon – 4th Overall

These results represent an entire season of grit, growth, and perseverance from Brantling’s young racers.
Looking Ahead to StatesWith the GVSC series now complete, BSRA racers are preparing for the New York State Championships at Belleayre Mountain, where athletes from across the state will compete.
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We are incredibly proud of how our racers represented BSRA all season long. Their commitment, sportsmanship, and teamwork continue to make the Brantling ski racing community something special.

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