Snowboarding: USASA Boarder X event at Kirkwood

USASA competitors endured blustery weather this weekend at Kirkwood with the first of three Boarder X's of the season. There were more than 80 competitors braving the weather, trying to earn their spot to the national championships.

"Although it was snowing hard at times, the athletes did a phenomenal job," coach Travis Chatwin said. "There was some tough competition out there this weekend and the kids put out 110 percent until the very end."

Joanie Anderson, X Games Boarder X competitor, made the journey to support these athletes and was happy to award medals at the end of the day. Youth Men (14-15) battled until the last race, which ended with Sammy Mason in first, Matthew Jones in second and Michael Kelly in third.

Some other very close races were Menehune Boys (10-11) where Lukias Cook walked away with gold, Denver Orr took silver and Dustin Orr earned a bronze medal. Skier Cross also had an exciting day. Skier Men (13-15) fought to the finish with Sid Leonard taking first, Sawyer Cairns followed with second and David Retta earned a third-place spot.

Skier Boys (10-12) also had an exciting race with Stone Merkley earning himself a gold medal, Max Brejc received a silver and Skyler Smith took the bronze.

Other top results included Anthony Piccinonno (Boys 7 & under), Jessica Brackett (Girls 7 & under), Tyler Wattanachinda (Skier Boys 9 & under), Zennon Chatwin (Boys 8-9), Taylor Chatwin (Girls 12-13), Liam Loftis (Boys 12-13), Whitney Gardner (Skier Women 13-15), Lexi Hooper (Girls 16-17), Jessica Benefiel (Girls 14-15), Nora Anderson (Girls 10-11), Julianne Bracket (Open Class women) and Tom Parachou (Open class men) all bringing home gold medals.

Silver medals went to Vincent Piccinnono (Boys 7 & under), Logan Flynn (Skier boys 9 & under), Joshua Brackett (Boys 8-9), John Retta (Open class men), Megan King (Girls 12-13), Mason Niehoff (Boys 12-13), Alyson Rolita (Girls 14-15) and Lauren McCauley (Girls 10-11). For other top results go to www.usasa.org.