Morning Star Staff
A total of 35 Vernon BMX Club members wrapped up the race season at Grand Nationals in Chilliwack.
Vernon riders showed well as they competed against riders from all over North America. Reaching finals in their respective age groups were:
Brendan Davies (pro) – 7th.
Anderson Erickson (3 strider) – 4th and 2nd
Brittany Luchene (14 girls) – 4th and 2nd
Chris Spence (41-45 men’s cruiser) – 3rd and 3rd
Dean Botterill (46-50 men’s) – 7th and 7th
Jim Bridge (men’s 61+) – 3rd
Shylo Orchard (36-40 women’s) – 1st and 1st
Jennifer Bitz (41-45 women’s) – 4th and 4th
Gabriel Lewis (8 Novice) – 4th and 3rd
Charlie Erickson (7 Intermediate) – 8th
Zach Milne (8 Intermediate) – 7th
Korbin Davies (9 Intermediate) – 6th and 6th
Devine Sengotta (11 Intermediate) – 6th and 7th
Cade Davies (12 Intermediate) – 4th and 3rd
Travis Sargent (14 Intermediate) – 4th and 4th
Nathan Martin (16 expert) – 2nd and a 4th
Cory Banks (28-35 expert) – 5th and 6th
Other competing club riders include: Jake Spence, Aaron Botterill, Jared Fitt, William Erickson, Kiera Wilkinson, Josh Sengotta, J.J. Milne, Bryce and Kaylee Mellors, Jakob Plank, Xavier Bitz, Nia, Sway and Kristopher Hill, Jeremy and Riley Clark and Noah deBalinhard.
The club is hosting its year-end awards banquet on Sunday, Nov. 3.
For more information about the Vernon BMX Club, e-mail mailouts@vernonbmx.com, or visit its Facebook page.
