Austin Down and West Tickner of Old Forge competed in the Empire State Winter Games that took place Thursday through Sunday, February 7 to 10 in Lake Placid.
This event is part of a series of races that are needed in order to qualify for the Empire Cup Series State Championships to be held at Gore Mountain on February 22 to 24 as part of the USSA racing circuit.
In the U21 category, Down placed 2nd in Slalom, 2nd in Giant Slalom, and 2nd in the Super G.
Tickner, in the U18 category, placed 5th in Slalom, 3rd in Giant Slalom and 7th in the Super G.
Overall, in a field of approximately 90 young racers, Down placed 4th in Slalom, 4th in Giant Slalom and 3rd in the Super G.
For Tickner, overall he placed 10th in Slalom, 9th in Giant Slalom and 15th in Super G.
Both Down and Tickner also race for the Town of Webb high school ski team.
