Laramie High School’s alpine ski team concluded its home meet on a high note, earning a fourth-place finish at the Laramie Invitational. With the event wrapping up on Saturday at Snowy Range Ski Area, the team’s top performances came from sixth-place finisher James Drever and second-place finisher Kaia Karleen.
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PREP SKIING: Laramie alpine takes 4th at home meet
Photo by Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Key Takeaways:
- Laramie finished fourth at its home meet.
- The competition was the Laramie Invitational at Snowy Range.
- Giant slalom took center stage on Saturday.
- James Drever placed sixth among the boys.
- Kaia Karleen finished second for the girls.
Laramie’s Fourth-Place Finish
Laramie High School’s alpine skiing team showcased its talent and determination on familiar turf, securing a fourth-place overall result at the Laramie Invitational. Competing at home often brings both advantages and pressures, but the Plainsmen rose to the occasion and delivered a solid performance.
Individual Standouts
Two skiers shone especially bright for Laramie. According to the original report, “James Drever led the Laramie boys in sixth,” a result that proved integral to the team’s strong finish. Meanwhile, on the girls’ side, “Kaia Karleen led the girls in second,” demonstrating elite-level capability on the course.
The Setting at Snowy Range
The competition concluded on Saturday with a giant slalom race at Snowy Range Ski Area, a nearby venue well-known to the Laramie skiers. The local familiarity seemed to help the team compete confidently against visiting squads. Though the field was tough, Laramie’s racers stood their ground and capped off a memorable weekend at their home meet.
