Coming off of a strong 2023-24 season, the Belmont Hill Alpine Ski team looks to maintain its status as the preeminent team in the ISL. Following a second-place finish in the ’22-23 season, the team was hungry to recapture its ISL crown and did just that in the ’23-24 season, narrowly claiming first place ahead of Nobles and Milton. A commendable performance at the NEPSAC Championship followed, and despite the expected stiff competition, the squad is eager to race and confident of retaining their crown
While several key members of the squad graduated last year, and multiple-time All-ISL racer Charlie Crowley ’25 suffered an injury that will see him miss several races, there is a large pool of talent ready to fill the gaps, as several members of the JV team that won every race by a landslide look to take their place.
This season, the team appears to be a mixture of seniority and youth. Captain Vincent Mezzanote ’25 and fellow senior Alex Laidlaw ’25 will be supplanted by Hugh Wylie ’28 and numerous juniors – including All-ISL racer Topher Batchelder ’26. The squad’s energy was expressed by Griffin Vail ’26, who stated, “One word to describe this team: swagger. This team is truly the greatest thing since sliced bread. We will win the ISL.” Jack Coughlin ’26 expressed similar sentiments, stating, “A good chunk of last year’s team is returning, and we are looking to repeat the ISL and do well at NEPSACS.”
Time will tell whether the Alpine Ski team can bring home another championship this year, but the athletes will most certainly be up to any challenge that stands in their way. The Panel Staff wishes the Alpine Ski Team good luck with their season!