Two titles for Johnson and Oles at Spirit Mountain

Casey Baustian
January 29, 2008

DULUTH, Minn. - Kayla Johnson won first place in the Giant Slalom and Slalom races at Spirit Mountain, leading the Oles to an overall team victory in both events.

In the Giant Slalom Johnson was joined by teammates Sarah Bottjen (2nd), Kaitlin Ryan (5th), Hennessy Wadell (6th), Laurie Taschler (7th), Ali Zander (10th) and Laura Mansell (12th). They were competed against 70 other collegiate skiers from across the Midwest.

The Ole women were also victorious in the Slalom. Johnson won the race by almost 4 seconds over teammate Mansell (2nd). Other top finishers included teammates Wadell (5th), Zander (8th) and Taschler (10th).

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