Meet the 2023 All-Greater Rochester Girls Alpine Team
The All-Greater Rochester Girls Alpine Team was selected by coaches with input from Democrat and Chronicle and Daily Messenger Post sportswriters.
Rose Heagney
Skier of the Year
Year: Junior
Parents: Jamie and Max Heagney
Key accomplishment: Won overall combined champion for Section V women’s alpine skiing.
Future plans: My future plan is to cherish my last year on the Canandaigua ski team and I have verbally committed to play Division I lacrosse at Niagara University and pursue a career in nursing.
Why she is Skier of the Year: Heagney had some momentum heading into the state alpine championships as a Section V champ in the giant slalom. But states didn’t unfold as planned with a pair of falls that knocked her out of contention.
Still, one event does not a season define and over the course of an entire Section V alpine season, the Canandaigua Academy junior was the most consistent finisher among a group of skiers with plenty of skill. And with one more season to come as a senior, expectations as a skier and leader are high.
Vivian Bishop
Year: Freshman
Parents: Yvonne and William Bishop
Key accomplishments: I am proud of finishing sixth place in the slalom at states.
Future plans: I hope to continue skiing in college somewhere out west.
Emily Cain
Year: Senior
Parents: Carrie and J.J. Cain
Key accomplishment: Placed second in the giants Slalom event at sectionals 2023.
Future plans: I plan to attend college in the fall and continue ski racing.
Sydney Harff
Year: 8th grade
Parents: Diane and Steve Harff
Key accomplishments: Section V slalom champion, Section V Pittsford team champions and qualifying for Empire State Winter Games.
Future plans: I hope to achieve many of my goals and ski or play volleyball in college.
Amalia Ireland
Year: Junior
Parents: Jae and Steve Ireland
Key accomplishment: I am most proud of coming in 17th at states.
Future plans: I don't know where I will attend college, but I plan on majoring in biology/pre-med.
Jaime Kenney
Year: 8th grade
Parents: Katy and Raymond Kenney
Key accomplishments: I'm most proud of winning sectionals and individually qualifying for NY State Championships.
Future plans: I am in middle school so I haven't thought about college yet, but I want to become an Olympic alpine skier.
Sofia Maimone
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Kim and Mark Maimone
Key accomplishment: Placed seventh in giant slalom at states.
Future plans: Get ready for next season.
Alexandra Percassi
Year: Junior
Parents: Deana and Steve Percassi
Key accomplishment: Making the state team this year with all of my friends.
Future plans: I am going to race next year for my last and final season but I want to go to college for medicine and Spanish in the future.
Maureen Stuckey
Year: Senior
Parents: Donna and Brandon Stuckey
Key accomplishment: Southern Tier Race League champion.
Future plans: Attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry for environmental engineering.
Lila Warner
Year: Senior
Parents: Marla and Ken Warner
Key accomplishment: Making the Section V state team.
Future plans: Attending Geneseo and playing Division III lacrosse.
Madison Welch
Year: Sophomore
Parents: Shauna and Tim Welch
Key accomplishment: Winning sectionals this year.
Future plans: I am looking forward to skiing and playing lacrosse for two more high school years before continuing my academic and athletic career at a collegiate level.
Brandon Mauks
Coach of the Year
Profession: Teaching/Science Teacher/Pittsford Central Schools
Varsity coaching experience: Boy Varsity Soccer 1999-2001 Elmira Southside, Boys and Girls outdoor track 2006 -2010 Mendon HS, Alpine skiing 2007-current Pittsford
Family: Heather Lane, Tristan (10) and Bowdie (7).
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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: AGR: All-Greater Rochester Girls Alpine 2023 Team
