Local Triumph: Alfred State Woodsmen Clinch Top Honors at Logging Sports Championships

The Alfred State College woodsmen team participated in the recent Logging Sports Championships at Paul Smith’s College. Over two days, the open team won first place in their division, and the men’s team achieved third place. These results highlight their skills across various logging sports disciplines.

The open team, including Kendra Hammon, Julia Wilkins, Doug Taylor, Jacob Perry, Colin Phelps, and Tyler Hutcheson, scored 1,739.1 points, leading them to victory. They were 286.1 points ahead of the second-place team, Finger Lakes Community College. They secured first-place finishes in the Axe Throw, Hard Hit, and Single Buck events.

The men’s team, featuring Finn Turner, Nedelcho Neuman, Cole Bingham, Jesse Riling, Brandon Aschauer, and Owen Smolinski, scored 1,421.8 points. This score placed them third among nine teams. They performed well in the Pole Climb and the Crosscut to Hell, earning 100 points in each event.

Head Coach Scott Bingham praised the team’s growth and achievements throughout the season. He thanked assistant coach Mike Oyer and equipment manager/alternate Gunner Schwabenbauer for their contributions.

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