White River Junction
UVAC’s Hannah Cox won three freestyle events among girls ages 17-19, recording meet marks in the 100 and 200 free. Kristian Hansen set an NHSA state meet record in the 500 free for boys 15-16, and Catherine Gavell added another in the 50 free among girls 15-16. On top of that, UVAC posted records in two relay races, the 200 free relay for girls 15-19 (Gavell, Charlotte Bedford, Sofia Gulick, Cox) and the ages 9-10 girls free relay (Hope Kuper, Isabelle Pepper, Adaa Karanwal, Rosie Keith).
Gavell, Hansen, Gulick and Clare Brown won two individual events in their respective age groups. UVAC also received single victories from Kuper, Jocelyn Hazen, Gunnar Langhus, Hannah Budner, Madeline Hiller, Maggie Wenter and Emily Winslow.
UVAC scored 1.296 points to finish second in the team standings out of 15 clubs at the state championship.
Wilder
South Strafford’s Emme Jenisch won the Level 3 Senior division with 36.375 points, while Lebanon’s Whitney Aldrich led Level 3 Juniors with 36.250 points. Lebanon’s Miranda White added an all-round victory among Level 5 Seniors (34.575), and Lebanon’s Josie Goodwin did the same in her Level 6 divsion (34.675).
Level 7 winners included Hanover’s Natalie Chapman (juniors, 35.250) and Woodstock’s Mackenzie Biele (seniors, 33.750). Hanover’s Abby Feyrer (juniors, 33.200) and Norwich’s Molly Coates (seniors, 34.675) claimed Level 8 all-around decisions. Five more NLG competitors won their respective XCEL divisions: White River Junction’s Emma Prime (platinum, ages 15-18), Grantham’s Morgan Brown (gold senior), Lebanon’s Alyssa Graber (silver junior), White River Junction’s Nicole Harrington (silver, ages 13-14) and Norwich’s Dina Hertog-Raz (bronze, all ages).
Brattleboro, Vt.
Competing among Level 5 seniors, White won the floor exercise with 8.675 points and was second on the balance beam with 8.225 points. That set the foundation for her overall win with 33.200 points, a tally that included a third in the bars and fifth in the vault. Teammate Sophia May, of Hartland, won the latter two events and was second overall at 33.000 points.
NLG posted three other top-three overall results at Brattleboro. Norwich’s Shaylee McBride too second all-around among Level 8 seniors (34.525), while two teammates — Hanover’s Mary Feyrer and Norwich’s Molly Coates — shared third place in the division with 34.325 points.
Newry, Maine
Craft’s best finish came in the giant slalom, where she finished seventh ahead of teammates Maia Garfield (37th), Pepper Joseph (49th) and Willa McGough (59th). Craft took 11th in the super-G, with Garfield 34th, Joseph 46th and McGough 64th. Craft secured her Can-Ams spot by taking 23rd in the slalom, with Garfield 32nd, Joseph 50th and McGough 60th.
The Can-Ams begin on Friday and run through Monday.
Waterville Valley, n.h.
FSA’s Ollie Morgan took 13th in the boys giant slalom, one spot ahead of Purcell. Lainie Taylor had the best FSA finish among the girls, earning 21st place in the GS.
Franconia, n.h.
Blinkhorn earned her placement among the girls in an open slalom. Among the boys, FSA’s Colin Rozzi was 25th and teammate Alex Purcell took 26th.
South Pomfret
The event will offer multiple options for all ages and abilities. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a 45-mile bike ride through Pomfret, Barnard, Bethel, Sharon, Hartford and Woodstock, along with a biathlon consisting of a 4.5-mile run around, up and over the Suicide Six summit and a 17-mile bike ride.
Those choosing only the 4.5-mile run or 17-mile ride will go at 10 a.m., and a one-mile run up Su Six’s Easy Mile kicks off at 11 a.m. Everything returns to the ski area, where Zack’s Place personnel will provide a lunch featuring food from local sources.
The costs to participate are $15 for the one-mile run or $45 for the run or either bike ride. The biathlon costs $45 for individuals and $65 for teams. All registration begins at 8 a.m., and all proceeds benefit Zack’s Place.
Online registration is available at www.zacksplacevt.org.
Barnard
The event raises money to help fund BarnArts youth programs. Last year’s race drew 180 runners, and this year’s schedule includes a run or walk option for the 5K or a 10K run, in both cases beginning at Silver Lake. Both routes include elements of scenic paths, wooded single track and back roads with lake views.
Early registration is available at $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. Those who sign up by May 1 will receive a free T-shirt. The day also includes a complimentary lunch, music, an awards ceremony and a free kids’ race along Silver Lake.
Contact BarnArts executive director Linda Treash at 802-234-1645 or info@barnarts.org for more details.
Randolph Center
Padilla won 12 national titles and set seven American records during a career that included four years of competition for Brigham Young University. He finished fifth in the 5,000 meters at the 1983 World Championships and seventh at the same distance at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Padilla’s competitive career ended after being hit by a car while running in 1996, but he worked his way back to health and coached track and field at BYU until retiring two years ago. His talk at VTC will include topics such as motivation and overcoming challenges, and it is free for all interested athletes.
Contact VTC cross country coach Rob Dunkle at rdunkle@vtc.edu for more information.
Lebanon
The four-hour event, led by coordinator Jennifer Karr, drew more than 60 riders to the RVC’s stationary bike studio. Instructors shared in leading the group through all or part of the event.
It’s the fifth year in a row that the Spinathon has supported WISE.
Claremont
The clinic will cover umpiring rules and mechanics. New Hampshire ASA and the Claremont league are looking for men and women, regardless of experience, to work games this spring and summer.
For more information, contact Claremont men’s modified umpire-in-chief Jaime DeForge at deforge.jaime@yahoo.com or 603-558-5084.