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March 9, 2010
Ski's Winthrop Named USCSA Honorable Mention Academic All-American
After leading his team to its seventh trip to the national championships, Babson College junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) recently received United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) Academic All-American Honorable Mention honors for the 2010 season. On the slopes, Winthrop finished 22nd overall in the slalom at the USCSA National Championships this past weekened when he posted a combined time of 1:50.14. He then finished 28th overall in the giant slalom with a combined time of 2:15.44.

March 6, 2010
Men's Skiing Caps USCSA National Championship Appearance With Ninth-Place Finish In Slalom
The Babson College men's alpine ski team wrapped up its 2009-10 season at the USCSA National Championships at Sunday River on Saturday, where the Beavers finished ninth out of 21 teams in the slalom competition. Babson's place in the overall standings is not yet available. With one skier not completing his first run and another being disqualified, the Beavers needed outstanding performances from its three remaining competitors to improve upon its 11th-place finish in Thursday's giant slalom. That's exactly what happened, as junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.), senior captain Connor Lemenze (Stratton Mountain, Vt.), and first-year Zachary Breakstone (Sparta, N.J.) all finished in the top 50 overall.

March 4, 2010
Winthrop, Lemenze Help Skiing Place 11th In GS At USCSA National Championships
The Babson College men's alpine ski team kicked off its seventh appearance at the United States Collegiate Ski Association (USCSA) National Championships at Sunday River on Thursday, where the Beavers finished 11th overall in the giant slalom competition. Leading Babson was the duo of junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and senior captain Connor Lemenze (Stratton Mountain, Vt.). Winthrop posted the Beavers' top performance by finishing in a tie for 28th place overall, posting a two-run time of 2:15.44. Meanwhile, Lemenze turned in one of the finest efforts of his collegiate career, recording a combined time of 2:17.11 to place 39th overall - his best individual finish in three trips to Nationals.

February 21, 2010
Skiing Finishes Fifth Overall At ECSC Regionals, Earns Third Straight Bid To National Championships
The Babson College men's alpine ski team placed fifth in the giant slalom portion of the ECSC Regional Championships at Waterville Valley on Sunday, helping the Beavers finish fifth overall in the competition. As a result, Babson secured the program's third straight bid to the USCSA National Championships and its seventh overall. Juniors Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and Keith Vella (Sussex, N.J.) once again performed brilliantly on Sunday. Winthrop finished ninth in the GS with a total time of 2:03.15, while Vella placed 18th with a combined time of 2:06.32. As a result, Winthrop finished ninth overall in the individual standings with Vella following in 12th.

February 20, 2010
Men's Skiing Places Fifth In Slalom At ECSC Regionals; Beavers Halfway To National Bid
The Babson College men's alpine ski team began their quest for its third straight bid to nationals at the Eastern Collegiate Ski Conference (ECSC) Regional Championships at Waterville Valley on Saturday. The Beavers placed fifth out of 12 teams in the slalom, putting them in excellent position to earn earn a return-trip to nationals with a top-six overall finish following Sunday's giant slalom event. As was the case during the regular season, the Babson men were anchored by the brilliant skiing of juniors Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and Keith Vella (Sussex, N.J.), who both finished in the top 15. Winthrop placed 11th overall with a two-run total time of 1:30.38, while Vella followed in 13th place with a combined time of 1:30.90.

February 7, 2010
Men Earn ECSC Championship Bid As Skiing Finishes 2010 Regular Season At Wildcat
The Babson alpine ski teams wrapped up their regular season at Wildcat this weekend, where the men finished fourth overall in both the slalom and GS while the women placed sixth in both races. As a result, the men's team finished fourth in the MacConnell Division to secure their seventh ECSC Regional Championship bid in the last eight years, while the women overcame four straight ninth-place finishes to start the season to finish in eight place in the league standings. The weekend featured four career-best finishes by the Beavers, as well as two more season bests. In Saturday's slalom event, juniors Max Winthrop and Keith Vella both placed in the top 10 to pace the men, while first-year Franny Robertson added her first top-20 finish for the women.

January 30, 2010
Skiing Wraps Up Weekend With Strong Slalom Performances At Blackwater
The Babson College ski teams wrapped up a strong all-around weekend with a slalom event at the Saint Anselm Carnival at Blackwater ski Area on Saturday, where the men's team finished fourth overall and the women placed seventh. Junior Keith Vella paced the men's team in the slalom, finishing 20th overall - his fifth straight top-20 finish. Senior co-captains Connor Lemenze and Chris Jacobs rounded out the Beavers' scoring trio in 29th and 34th place, respectively, while junior co-captains Alexis Burton and Alyssa Sullivan paced the women's team in 29th and 35th place.

January 29, 2010
Men's Skiing Takes Fourth, Women Sixth At Smith Carnival Giant Slalom
The Babson College ski teams had another strong showing at the Smith Carnival at Gunstock on Friday, as the women's team placed sixth in the giant slalom while the men finished fourth. As a result, the women moved up to eighth place in the MacConnell Division, while the men remain in firm possession of fourth overall in the league. Junior Max Winthrop paced the men's team with his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, as he placed ninth overall on Friday. Classmate Keith Vella also continued to ski well, finishing 15th for his fourth straight top-20 performance. Junior captain Alexis Burton led the Babson women with a 22nd-place showing, followed by fellow junior captain Alyssa Sullivan in 27th and first-year Franny Robertson in 35th.

January 24, 2010
Women Post Best Finish Since 1998 As Skiing Excels At Plymouth State Carnival
The Babson College alpine ski teams turned enjoyed a magnificent weekend at the Plymouth State University Carnival at Waterville Valley, including the women's best finish in more than a decade. The men's team further solidified their position as one of the top teams in the MacConnell Division by placing third overall in Saturday's slalom and fourth in Sunday's GS, while the women placed eighth in the slalom and then took fifth in the GS - the program's best finish since 1998. The Babson men were once again led by junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.), who placed a career-best seventh in the slalom and then took ninth in the GS. Junior captain Alexis Burton (Salt Lake City, Utah) led the women by finishing 31st in the slalom and 18th in the GS, while fellow junior captain Alyssa Sullivan (Tiverton, R.I.) came in 26th and 21st in the two races, respectively.

January 16, 2010
Men's Skiing Places Fifth; Women Ninth In Slalom Races At Cranmore
The Babson College ski teams competed in a pair of slalom races at the UConn Carnival at Mount Cranmore on Friday and Saturday. The men's team finished fifth overall in both events, while the women placed ninth in each race. Junior captain Alyssa Sullivan placed 22nd overall and fellow junior captain Alexis Burton followed closely in 25th on Friday to highlight the women's half of the weekend. Meanwhile, junior Max Winthrop posted a career-best 10th-place finish and junior Keith Vella came in 17th to lead the men on Saturday.

January 9, 2010
Skiing Opens 2010 Season With Strong Showing At Colby-Sawyer Carnival
The Babson College alpine ski teams opened up their 2010 season at the Colby-Sawyer Carnival at Mount Sunapee this weekend, where they competed in back-to-back giant slalom competitions on Friday and Saturday. The men's team placed fourth out of nine squads on both days, while the Babson women finished ninth out of 10 teams in both races. Junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) was sensational for the men's team, finishing 18th on Friday and 11th on Saturday, while junior captain Alexis Burton posted a brilliant 12th-place performance for the women on Saturday.

November 16, 2009
Babson Athletes Give Back This Fall
This fall the Babson athletic teams not only performed on the field and in the classroom, but they also gave back to the community in many different ways. Several teams participated in community service events that benefited many organizations including the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and the Jimmy Fund. “I’m extremely proud of everything our athletes have done and continue to do within the community,” said Director of Athletics Josh MacArthur. “These young men and women have tremendous demands on their time and energy, and yet they still make the effort to give back in whatever way they can. They genuinely thrive on touching the lives of others, and in doing so they serve as wonderful ambassadors for Babson College and our athletics program.”


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On the slopes, Winthrop finished 22nd overall in the slalom at the USCSA National Championships this past weekened when he posted a combined time of 1:50.14. He then finished 28th overall in the giant slalom with a combined time of 2:15.44. March 6, 2010 Men's Skiing Caps USCSA National Championship Appearance With Ninth-Place Finish In Slalom The Babson College men's alpine ski team wrapped up its 2009-10 season at the USCSA National Championships at Sunday River on Saturday, where the Beavers finished ninth out of 21 teams in the slalom competition. Babson's place in the overall standings is not yet available. With one skier not completing his first run and another being disqualified, the Beavers needed outstanding performances from its three remaining competitors to improve upon its 11th-place finish in Thursday's giant slalom. That's exactly what happened, as junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.), senior captain Connor Lemenze (Stratton Mountain, Vt.), and first-year Zachary Breakstone (Sparta, N.J.) all finished in the top 50 overall. March 4, 2010 Winthrop, Lemenze Help Skiing Place 11th In GS At USCSA National Championships The Babson College men's alpine ski team kicked off its seventh appearance at the United States Collegiate Ski Association (USCSA) National Championships at Sunday River on Thursday, where the Beavers finished 11th overall in the giant slalom competition. Leading Babson was the duo of junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and senior captain Connor Lemenze (Stratton Mountain, Vt.). Winthrop posted the Beavers' top performance by finishing in a tie for 28th place overall, posting a two-run time of 2:15.44. Meanwhile, Lemenze turned in one of the finest efforts of his collegiate career, recording a combined time of 2:17.11 to place 39th overall - his best individual finish in three trips to Nationals. February 21, 2010 Skiing Finishes Fifth Overall At ECSC Regionals, Earns Third Straight Bid To National Championships The Babson College men's alpine ski team placed fifth in the giant slalom portion of the ECSC Regional Championships at Waterville Valley on Sunday, helping the Beavers finish fifth overall in the competition. As a result, Babson secured the program's third straight bid to the USCSA National Championships and its seventh overall. Juniors Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and Keith Vella (Sussex, N.J.) once again performed brilliantly on Sunday. Winthrop finished ninth in the GS with a total time of 2:03.15, while Vella placed 18th with a combined time of 2:06.32. As a result, Winthrop finished ninth overall in the individual standings with Vella following in 12th. February 20, 2010 Men's Skiing Places Fifth In Slalom At ECSC Regionals; Beavers Halfway To National Bid The Babson College men's alpine ski team began their quest for its third straight bid to nationals at the Eastern Collegiate Ski Conference (ECSC) Regional Championships at Waterville Valley on Saturday. The Beavers placed fifth out of 12 teams in the slalom, putting them in excellent position to earn earn a return-trip to nationals with a top-six overall finish following Sunday's giant slalom event. As was the case during the regular season, the Babson men were anchored by the brilliant skiing of juniors Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) and Keith Vella (Sussex, N.J.), who both finished in the top 15. Winthrop placed 11th overall with a two-run total time of 1:30.38, while Vella followed in 13th place with a combined time of 1:30.90. February 7, 2010 Men Earn ECSC Championship Bid As Skiing Finishes 2010 Regular Season At Wildcat The Babson alpine ski teams wrapped up their regular season at Wildcat this weekend, where the men finished fourth overall in both the slalom and GS while the women placed sixth in both races. As a result, the men's team finished fourth in the MacConnell Division to secure their seventh ECSC Regional Championship bid in the last eight years, while the women overcame four straight ninth-place finishes to start the season to finish in eight place in the league standings. The weekend featured four career-best finishes by the Beavers, as well as two more season bests. In Saturday's slalom event, juniors Max Winthrop and Keith Vella both placed in the top 10 to pace the men, while first-year Franny Robertson added her first top-20 finish for the women. January 30, 2010 Skiing Wraps Up Weekend With Strong Slalom Performances At Blackwater The Babson College ski teams wrapped up a strong all-around weekend with a slalom event at the Saint Anselm Carnival at Blackwater ski Area on Saturday, where the men's team finished fourth overall and the women placed seventh. Junior Keith Vella paced the men's team in the slalom, finishing 20th overall - his fifth straight top-20 finish. Senior co-captains Connor Lemenze and Chris Jacobs rounded out the Beavers' scoring trio in 29th and 34th place, respectively, while junior co-captains Alexis Burton and Alyssa Sullivan paced the women's team in 29th and 35th place. January 29, 2010 Men's Skiing Takes Fourth, Women Sixth At Smith Carnival Giant Slalom The Babson College ski teams had another strong showing at the Smith Carnival at Gunstock on Friday, as the women's team placed sixth in the giant slalom while the men finished fourth. As a result, the women moved up to eighth place in the MacConnell Division, while the men remain in firm possession of fourth overall in the league. Junior Max Winthrop paced the men's team with his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, as he placed ninth overall on Friday. Classmate Keith Vella also continued to ski well, finishing 15th for his fourth straight top-20 performance. Junior captain Alexis Burton led the Babson women with a 22nd-place showing, followed by fellow junior captain Alyssa Sullivan in 27th and first-year Franny Robertson in 35th. January 24, 2010 Women Post Best Finish Since 1998 As Skiing Excels At Plymouth State Carnival The Babson College alpine ski teams turned enjoyed a magnificent weekend at the Plymouth State University Carnival at Waterville Valley, including the women's best finish in more than a decade. The men's team further solidified their position as one of the top teams in the MacConnell Division by placing third overall in Saturday's slalom and fourth in Sunday's GS, while the women placed eighth in the slalom and then took fifth in the GS - the program's best finish since 1998. The Babson men were once again led by junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.), who placed a career-best seventh in the slalom and then took ninth in the GS. Junior captain Alexis Burton (Salt Lake City, Utah) led the women by finishing 31st in the slalom and 18th in the GS, while fellow junior captain Alyssa Sullivan (Tiverton, R.I.) came in 26th and 21st in the two races, respectively. January 16, 2010 Men's Skiing Places Fifth; Women Ninth In Slalom Races At Cranmore The Babson College ski teams competed in a pair of slalom races at the UConn Carnival at Mount Cranmore on Friday and Saturday. The men's team finished fifth overall in both events, while the women placed ninth in each race. Junior captain Alyssa Sullivan placed 22nd overall and fellow junior captain Alexis Burton followed closely in 25th on Friday to highlight the women's half of the weekend. Meanwhile, junior Max Winthrop posted a career-best 10th-place finish and junior Keith Vella came in 17th to lead the men on Saturday. January 9, 2010 Skiing Opens 2010 Season With Strong Showing At Colby-Sawyer Carnival The Babson College alpine ski teams opened up their 2010 season at the Colby-Sawyer Carnival at Mount Sunapee this weekend, where they competed in back-to-back giant slalom competitions on Friday and Saturday. The men's team placed fourth out of nine squads on both days, while the Babson women finished ninth out of 10 teams in both races. Junior Max Winthrop (Avon, Conn.) was sensational for the men's team, finishing 18th on Friday and 11th on Saturday, while junior captain Alexis Burton posted a brilliant 12th-place performance for the women on Saturday. November 16, 2009 Babson Athletes Give Back This Fall This fall the Babson athletic teams not only performed on the field and in the classroom, but they also gave back to the community in many different ways. Several teams participated in community service events that benefited many organizations including the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and the Jimmy Fund. “I’m extremely proud of everything our athletes have done and continue to do within the community,” said Director of Athletics Josh MacArthur. “These young men and women have tremendous demands on their time and energy, and yet they still make the effort to give back in whatever way they can. They genuinely thrive on touching the lives of others, and in doing so they serve as wonderful ambassadors for Babson College and our athletics program.”
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