Despite a strong showing in qualifying events, Whitehall’s Codie Bascue was not chosen as a member of the national bobsled team when selections were made by the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation last Thursday. Bascue finished third in both the two- and four-man qualifying races, falling just short of claiming a spot on the national [...]
Bascue third at national team trials
Whitehall’s Codie Bascue had a strong showing at the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation’s two-man bobsled national team selection races held at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid last Saturday. Bascue teamed with Nic Taylor of Hayward, Calif., to finish in third place with a two-run total of 1:55.04. The duo had a fast opening [...]
Bascue named to Youth Team; Sweeney continues to perform at high level
Codie Bascue was officially selected to represent the United States at the Youth Olympic Games next month in Igls, Austria. The United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation formally announced its roster on Tuesday and Bascue was one of five athletes named to the team. Bascue and teammate Jake Peterson of Princeton Minnesota will compete in [...]
Sweeney makes own way in skeleton
Like many of his peers, Hampton resident and Whitehall High graduate Ryan Sweeney spent the summer after his college graduation preparing for and growing accustomed to life after school. However, Sweeney’s post-college plans are a little different than his peers. While they were applying to graduate school or getting their first taste of the professional [...]
Bascue strikes gold again
Whitehall’s Codie Bascue continues to rack up the medals as he prepares for the first-ever Youth Olympic Games that will be held inIgls,Austriain less than two months. The youth team captured a total of seven medals in Youth Game qualification races held in Calagary Nov. 17-19 as Bascue and teammate Jake Peterson fromPrinceton,Minnesotacombined to [...]





