Alex Naylor Takes Snowboard Title

WHITE PASS - Dayton ski cross racer, Alex Nay­lor, finished a strong first place in the Men's 16-18 ski cross age group, last Saturday, February 3, at the Inland Northwest series of the United States Snowboard Association sanctioned race.

Naylor competes with the WOO Crew, a local riders team based in Kennewick.

Seventy riders registered for com­petition, including boarder cross for snowboarders in age groupings that in­cluded a four year old up to Senior Men and Women's divi­sions. The race was held on the Rib Eye run, serviced by the Basin Quad Chair.

The weather was clear, sunny and crisp. Snow condi­tions and the course layout favored lon­ger skis and fast wax.

Other WOO Crew members competing included Emily Koehler, of Kennewick, finish­ing second in the Women's 14-16 ski cross age group, Jaymin Morgan, Kenne­wick, also placing second in Boarder cross, Men's 16-18 and BreAnna Morgan, Ken­newick, who placed first in Women's Open class ski cross.

Regional USASA com­petition comes to Ski Blue­wood, February 9-10. All riders who enjoy competi­tion are encouraged to reg­ister and compete. Ski and Boarder cross are not timed events; the first rider across the finish line, wins. A typi­cal race course is full of ob­stacles; jumps, banked turns, spines, and steps. For more information and how to reg­ister for the Ski Bluewood event, visit www.usasa.org inland northwest series.