The slopes were alive with excitement on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as Delbarton showcased its skiing prowess at the Race of Champions (ROC) event. It was a day filled with exceptional performances and thrilling moments as the Delbarton dominated the competition.

In the giant slalom (GS) event, Curt Friedrich led the charge with an outstanding 2nd place finish, demonstrating his skill and determination on the slopes. He was closely followed by brother Louis, who secured an impressive 4th place, showcasing the depth of talent within the Delbarton team. Hayden VanVliet and Ryan Johnson also delivered solid performances, finishing in the 19th and 21st respectively, contributing to Delbarton's strong showing in the GS event.

The momentum carried into the slalom (SL) event, where Curt continued his dominance with a remarkable 1st place finish, further solidifying his status as a top contender in ski racing. Louis once again demonstrated his skill and consistency, finishing closely behind in 2nd place. Ryan also impressed with a 12th place finish.

When the final results were tallied, Delbarton's Curt Friedrich emerged as the overall winner of the ROC and Louis securing an impressive 3rd place overall finish. Ryan held onto the 16th place overall, while Hayden landed at 29th, further highlighting the team's collective strength and depth.

As the individual events come to a close, attention now turns to the upcoming team competitions. This Saturday, teams will compete in the Team GS States, vying for supremacy on the slopes and showcasing their collective skills and teamwork. Following closely behind is the Slalom States on Monday, where the ultimate champions of New Jersey ski racing will be crowned.

The anticipation is running high as teams gear up to battle it out on the slopes, and Delbarton stands poised to continue their winning streak and cement their status as one of the top ski racing teams in the region.