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Athlete of the Week: Paige Griffith

Sport/position: Alpine Ski Racing – Giant Slalom and Slalom

When & how you got involved in skiing: I’ve been skiing since I was 3 in Stowe, Vermont since my parents grew up skiing.

What you love most about skiing: I love the feeling of being in control of my speed and having the ability to go very fast.

Top goal for this season: To improve as a racer.

Thoughts about this year’s team: I’ve enjoyed the races and meeting new people.

An accomplishment that you’re especially proud of: I am proud of getting top 10 in the first varsity race this year.

A funny or inspiring story related to your involvement with this team: I raced for 3 years when I was younger but stopped because I didn’t have the time to continue over the weekends, and now I have picked it back up and am learning a lot of new techniques while still remembering the old.

Interests outside of skiing: I enjoy hanging out with my friends.

What other sports do you play, if any? Soccer

Coach Cory Tusler: “Paige won the JV giant slalom at Ski Ward and the team will be expecting more great runs from her. Paige is a serious competitor who has been through preseason training and is ready to ski.”

Athletes of the Week are nominated by their coaches.)

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