LUKE CONWAY
Minneapolis Washburn, Alpine skiing
Conway, a senior, added to the family legacy when he won the boys' Alpine skiing individual championship Wednesday at Giants Ridge Ski Area in Biwabik. And he did it in commanding fashion.
Conway was the only racer to complete the day's first run in under 36 seconds, posting a time of 35.74. He rode that momentum to a faster time on his second run down the slightly straighter Helsinki Course. He finished in 34.70, the only skier to complete the run in less than 35 seconds.
His combined time of 1:10.44 was more than three-quarters of a second ahead of runner-up Adam Berghult of Edina (1:11.21).
Conway's victory was the second individual Alpine skiing title in his family. His brother Patrick won the meet in 2006. Patrick was also the last Minneapolis Conference racer to win the individual championship.
"It's kind of been a dream of mine my whole life," Conway said.
A dream, yes, but a realistic goal as well. Not only was his brother a fine skier, but their father, Mark, is a ski coach and coaches the Millers.
"I feel really lucky, and I'm super grateful for all the opportunities I've had," he said.
DAWSON GARCIA
Prior Lake, basketball
In a career of standout performances, Garcia's efforts last week rose above the rest. He averaged a double-double, scoring 113 points — topping 40 twice — and grabbed a combined 35 rebounds as the Lakers defeated Farmington, Eagan and Lakeville South.
