CAROGA LAKE - A total of 613 riders took part in the two-day Monster Energy Motocross event at Royal Mountain Ski Area on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, 284 riders were in attendance, while 329 riders were in competition Sunday.
Johnstown's Jason Morrison Jr. won the mini quad 50cc beginner class Saturday. Morrison also won the mini quad 50cc beginner class Sunday.
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Gloversville’s Phil Manchester (829) and Anthony Hermance of Tannersville battle over the tabletop Sunday during 122-250cc expert competition at Monster Motocross at Royal Mountain Ski Area in Caroga Lake. (The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis)
Fonda's Tyler Blowers won the 65cc 10- and 11-year-old class Saturday and Sunday. Blowers also placed fifth in the junior mini 9- to 11-year-old class Saturday.
Mayfield's B.J. Smith won the plus-25 expert class Saturday.
Morrison also won the mini quad 50cc beginner class Sunday.
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Gansevoort's Peyton Viger was a double winner Saturday, claiming the 50cc oil injected and the 50cc junior stock 4- to 6-year-old classes.
Petersburg's Scott Phelps also won twice Saturday, claiming the plus-40 expert and plus-30 expert titles, while Whitesboro's Mitch Daugherty won the 122-open expert and 122-250cc expert classes. Daugherty also was second in the plus-25 expert class Saturday. Daugherty also won the 122-open expert class Sunday.
Cobleskill's Ryan Daly won the 85cc 12- to 15-year-old class Saturday and Sunday. Daly also won the open mini 10- to 16-year-old class Sunday.
A trio of Pennsylvania-based riders also posted wins Saturday. Joey Yuhaschek of Albion, Pa., won the 122-open novice and 122-250cc novice classes, while Mike Fisher of Edinboro, Pa., won the 122-250cc amateur and collegeboy 14- to 24-year-old classes. Bradley Noble of Poyntelle, Pa., won the quad novice class. Fisher also won the 122-250cc amateur class Sunday.
Other winners on Saturday included Parish's Chris Davis (quad expert), Malone's Alex Willett (quad amateur), Burlington Flats' Ryan Bolton (plus-25 quad), Queensbury's Tyler Jarvis (quad school boys 12-15 modified), Edmeston's Tyrick Wheeler (50cc senior stock 7-8), Troy's Stephen Large Jr. (mini quad 51-90cc production), Moira's Cortney Grant (mini quad 50-90cc modified), Malone's Dylan Warner (mini quad 50cc production), Schenectady's Tyler Pechtel (65cc 7-9), Potsdam's Abbrielle Tardelli (women 85-250cc), Ballston Spa's Ryan West (125 two-stroke), Troy's Chris Hobart (plus-40 amateur), Schaghticoke's Justin Akin (open mini 10-16), Richfield Springs' Shannon Swanteson (122-open beginner), Schaghticoke's John St. Gelais (plus-30 amateur), Sloansville's Mark Molesky (junior mini 9-11), Valley Falls' Corey Broestler (122-250cc beginner), Little Falls' Cole Fredericks (122-open amateur), Ballston Lake's Garrett Bloomer (plus-25 amateur), East Greenbush's Jeffery Briscoe (plus-45 amateur), Cobleskill's Luke Kochon (schoolboy 12-16), Utica's Ralph O'Dell (plus-30 novice) and Valley Falls' Herbert Boestler (plus-50).
Other winners Sunday included Crogan's Randy Demo (quad expert), Blossviale's Nicholas Lane (quad amateur), Locke's Trentyn Rosato (quad novice), Lowville's Mike Mealus (plus-25 quad), Queensbury's Tyler Jarvis (quad schoolboy 12-15), Malone's Alex Willett Jr. (50cc junior 4-6), Scotia's Chad Forstell (50cc senior stock 7-8), Troy's Stephen Large Jr. (mini quad 51-50cc production), Moira's Cortney Grant (mini quad 50-90cc modified), Locke's Dawson Harriger (mini quad 50cc production), West Burlington's Alex Short (plus-30 novice), Holland Patent's Mike Murray (plus-50), Saratoga Springs' Scott Madeau (122-open novice), Altamont's Justin Cocca (122-open beginner), South Glens Falls' Andrew Darrah (plus-30 expert), Schaghticoke's John St. Gelais (plus-30 amateur), William Thierfelder (Vestal), Gansevoort's Ryan Blizzard (122-250cc expert), Oneonta's James Cibella (122-250cc beginner), Schuylerville's Morgan Cornell (122-250cc novice), Schoharie's Todd Cleveland (plus-40 expert), Saratoga Springs' Edward Nadeau (plus-40 amateur), Cobleskill's Luke Kochon (schoolboy 12-16), Tannersville's Anthony Hermance (collegeboy 14-24), Berkshire's Colby Davis (65cc 7-9), West Winfield's Andy King (plus-25 expert), Ballston Lake's Garrett Bloomer (plus-25 amateur), Potsdam's Abbrielle Tardelli (women's 85-250cc), Cobleskill's Luke Kochon (125 two-stroke), Hartford's Rusty Braunsdorf (plus-45 amateur), Holland Patent's Mike Murray (plus-45 expert) and Moriah's Dustin Tesar (122-open amateur).
Several area riders posted top-five finishes Saturday.
Amsterdam's Katherine Hoyt was third in the quad school boy 12- to 15-year-old modified class,
In the mini quad 51-90cc production class, Amsterdam's Matthew Hirschfeld was second and Amsterdam's Geoffrey Hoyt was third. Johnstown's Brandon Handy was third in the 65cc 10- and 11-year-old class, while Amsterdam's Kaitlyn Phillips was fifth in the women's 85-250cc class.
Fonda's Clayton Blowers was third in the plus-40 expert class, Gloversville's Adam Handy was fourth in the 122-open expert class and Canajoharie's Ricky Lippman was fourth in the 122-open novice class. Adam Handy also was fourth in the 122-250cc expert class.
Johnstown's Jason Morrison was fifth in the plus-30 expert class, Gloversville's Reid Persch was fifth in the 122-250cc beginner class and Johnstown's Phil Manchester was third in the 122-250cc expert class.
In the plus-25 amateur class, Fonda's Jeffrey Fryc was second and Amsterdam's Jesse Richardson was fifth.
Several area riders posted top-five finishes Sunday.
Sprakers' Randy Roennpagel was third in the quad amateur class, while Broadalbin's Andrew Hughes was third in the quad novice class.
Pattersonville's Dakota Black was fifth in the quad schoolboy 12- to 15-year-old class, while Amsterdam's Geoffrey Hoyt was third in the mini quad 51-90cc production class.
Johnstown's Phil Manchester was fifth in the 122-250cc expert class, Johnstown's Brandon Handy was fourth in the junior mini 9- to 11-year-old class and Fonda's Clayton Blowers was second in the plus-40 expert class.
In the 122-250cc novice class, Caroga Lake's Jack Mulyca was fourth and Canajoharie's Ricky Lippman was fifth. Lippman also was third in the schooboy 12- to 16-year-old class.
Johnstown's Adryan Pelosi was third in the collegeboy 14- to 24-year-old class and fifth in the 122-open amateur class.
Fryc was third in the plus-25 amateur class, while Johnstown's Brandon Handy was second in the 65cc 10- and 11-year-old class,
Royal Mountain will return to action July 11 when it host a Monster Energy Supercross event.
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Saturday's Results
Quad Expert: 1. Chris Davis (Parish), 2. Chris Hoffarth (Schodack), 3. Randy Demo (Crogan).
Quad Amateur: 1. Alex Willett (Malone), 2. Nicholas Lane (Blossvale), 3. Michael Gambacorta (Albany), 4. Justin Marlow (Malone), 5. Craig Synenki (Little Falls).
Quad Novice: 1. Bradley Noble (Poyntelle, Pa.), 2. Trentyn Rosato (Locke), 3. Charles Bush (Nedrow), 4. Zach Desimone (Moriah), 5. Jacob Alberry (Watertown).
Plus-25 Quad: 1. Ryan Bolton (Burlington Flats), 2. Ryan H. Frasier (Little Falls).
Quad Schoolboy 12-15 Mod: 1. Tyler Jarvis (Queensbury), 2. Brett Szyper (Rome), 3. Katharine Hoyt (Amsterdam), 4. Mason Pierce (Oneonta).
50cc Junior Stock (4-6): 1. Peyton Viger (Gansevoort), 2. Alex Willett Jr. (Malone), 3. Kaden Butts (New Berlin), 4. Jaron Hogancamp (Chenango Forks), 5. Deegan Nark (Schenectady).
50cc Senior Stock (7-8): 1. Tyrick Wheeler (Edmeston), 2. Devan Maurer (Turin), 3. Evan Miller (Warrensburg), 4. Nashton Altier (Rome), 5. Ashton Krieger (West Sand Lake).
Mini Quad 51-90cc Production: 1. Stephen Large Jr. (Troy), 2. Matthew Hirschfield (Amsterdam), 3. Geoffrey Hoyt (Amsterdam), 4. Mason St. John -Lemery (Queensbury), 5. Philip Viger (Gansevoort).
Mini Quad 50-90cc Mod: 1. Cortney Grant (Moira), 2. Cicelia Thompson (Burlington Flats).
Mini Quad 50cc Production: 1. Dylan Warner (Malone), 2. Dawson Harriger (Locke), 3. Brooke Willett (Malone), 4. Mackenzie Kubick (Utica)
Mini Quad 50cc Beginner: 1. Jason Morrison Jr. (Johnstown), 2. Dareck Graham (Corinth).
50cc Oil Injected: 1. Peyton Viger (Gansevoort), 2. Mayson Levellie (Little Falls).
65cc (7-9): 1. Tyler Pechtel (Schenectady), 2. Colby Davis (Bershire), 3. Kyler Butts (New Berlin), 4. Devan Maurer (Turin), 5. Nicholas Niles (Gansevoort).
65cc (10-11): 1. Tyler Blowers (Fonda), 2. Michael Leaf (Malone), 3. Brandon Handy (Johnstown), 4. Jason Viger (Gansevoort), 5. Paige Weingarten (Cobleskill).
Women 85-250cc: 1. Abbrielle Tardelli (Potsdam), 2. Britney Wager (Round Lake), 3. Bernadette Griffith (Greene), 4. Danielle Sheldon (Norwich), 5. Kaitlyn Phillips (Amsterdam).
125 2-Stroke: 1. Ryan West (Ballston Spa), 2. Luke Kochon (Cobleskill), 3. Jack Ramsey (Sherburne), 4. Shawn Farr (Corinth), 5. Gary Thrane III (Johnsonville).
Plus-40 Expert: 1. Scott Phelps (Petersburg), 2. Todd Cleveland (Schoharie), 3. Clayton Blowers (Fonda), 4. Mike Kubick (Utica).
Plus-40 Am: 1. Chris Hobart (Troy), 2. Edward Nadeau (Saratoga Springs), 3. Rusty Braunsdorf (Hartford), 4. Keith Bishop (Montour Falls), 5. Gary Hameister (Little Falls).
Open Mini (10-16): 1. Justin Akin (Schaghticoke), 2. Dominic J. Carnibucci (Averill Park), 3. Michael Campagni (Locke), 4. Alexis Battista (Gansevoort), 5. John M. Weir (West Windfield).
122-Open Novice: 1. Joey Yuhaschek (Albion, Pa.), 2. Morgan Cornell (Schuylerville), 3. Kyle Burgess (Earlville), 4. Ricky Lippman (Canajoharie), 5. Alex Hughes (Earlville).
122-Open Beginner: 1. Shannon Swanteson (Richfield Springs).
Plus-30 Expert: 1. Scott Phelps (Petersburg), 2. Matt Dwyer (Esperence), 3. Andrew Darrah (South Glens Falls), 4. Mike Kubick (Utica), 5. Jason Morrison (Johnstown).
Plus-30 Amateur; 1. John St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 2. Patrick Stusinski (Ballston Spa), 3. Jason Viger (Gansevoort), 4. Gary Thrane Jr. (Johnsonville), 5. Chris Hobart (Troy).
122-250cc Amateur: 1. Mike Fisher (Edinburg , Pa.), 2. Cole Fredericks (Little Falls), 3. Jake Stout (Clayville), 4. Kris St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 5. Drew Cleveland (Schoharie).
Jr. Mini (9-11): 1. Mark Molesky (Sloansville), 2. Rico Lucio (Cicero), 3. Colby Davis (Bershire), 4. Tyler Pechtel (Schenectady), 5. Tyler Blowers (Fonda).
122-250cc Beginner: 1. Corey Broestler (Valley Falls), 2. Shannon Swanteson (Richfield Springs), 3. Jim Weber (Wynantskill), 4. Jason Dunkle (Gansevoort), 5. Reid Persch (Gloversville).
122-250cc Novice: 1. Joey Yuhaschek (Albion, Pa.), 2. Morgan Cornell (Schuylerville), 3. Chris Gordon (Ballson Spa), 4. Dylan Centerbar (Fort Edward), 5. David Sydor (Ballson Spa).
122-250cc Expert: 1. Mitch Dougherty (Whitesboro), 2. Daniel L. Netti (Herkimer), 3. Phil Manchester (Johnstown), 4. Adam Handy (Gloversville), 5. Jeff Clark (Ballston Lake).
122-Open Amateur: 1. Cole Fredericks (Little Falls), 2. Mike Fisher (Edinboro, Pa.), 3. Kris St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 4. Drew Cleveland (Schoharie), 5. Kyle Skinkis (Edinboro, Pa.).
85cc (12-15): 1. Ryan Daly (Cobleskill), 2. Dominic J. Carnibucci (Averill Park), 3. Michael Compagni (Locke), 4. Zachary Hume (Burlington Flats), 5. Reilly Job (Troy).
Plus-25 Expert: 1. B.J. Smith (Mayfield), 2. Mitch Dougherty (Whitesboro).
Plus-25 Am: 1. Garrett Bloomer (Ballston Lake), 2. Jeffrey Fryc (Fonda), 3. Bryant Jones (Sangerfield), 4. John St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 5. Jesse Richardson (Amsterdam).
Plus-45 Amateur: 1. Jeffery Briscoe (East Greenbush), 2. Rusty Brainstorm (Hartford), 3. Dominic Carnibucci (Averill Park), 4. Paul Ford (Johnsonville).
Schoolboy (12-16): 1. Luke Kochon (Cobleskill), 2. Zachary Fancher (Warnerville), 3. Gregory Phelan (Warnerville), 4. Ryan Daly (Cobleskill), 5. Justin Akin (Schaghticoke).
Collegeboy (14-24): 1. Mike Fisher (Edinboro, Pa.), 2. Jake Stout (Clayville), 3. Dustin Tesar (Moriah), 4. Kyle Skinkis (Edinboro, Pa.), 5. Adryan Pelosi (Johnstown).
Plus-30 Novice: 1. Ralph O'Dell (Utica), 2. Alex Short (West Burlington), 3. Bernadette Griffith (Greene).
Plus-50: 1. Herbert Boestler III (Valley Falls).
Sunday's Results
Quad Expert: 1. Randy Demo (Crogan), 2. Chad Yarter (Gansevoort), 3. Ryan H. Frasier (Little Falls), 4. Chris Horrarth (Schodack landing), 5. Chris Davis (Parish).
Quad Amateur: 1. Nicholas Lane (Blossvale), 2. Craig Synenki (Little Falls), 3. Randy Roennpagel (Sprakers), 4. Alex Willett (Malone), 5. Zachery Partridge (Schuyler Lake).
Quad Novice: 1. Trentyn Rosato (Locke), 2. Zach Desimone (Moriah), 3. Andrew Hughes (Broadalbin), 4. Bradley Noble (Paynlelle, Pa.), 5. Jordan Robinson (Norwich).
Plus-25 Quad: 1. Mike Mealus (Lowville), 2. Ryan Bolton (Burlington Flats), 3. Michael Gambacorta (Albany).
Quad Schoolboy (12-15) Mod: 1. Tyler Jarvis (Queensbury), 2. Mason Pierce (Oneonta), 3. Brett Szyper (Rome), 4. Devon Malbout (Copenhagen), 5. Dakota Black (Pattersonville).
50cc Junior Stock (4-6): 1. Alex Willett Jr. (Malone), 2. Kaden Butts (New Berlin), 3. Peyton Viger (Gansevoort), 4. Jaron Hogancamp (Chenango Forks).
50cc Senior Stock (7-8): 1. Chad Forstell (Scotia), 2. Tyrick Wheeler (Edmeston), 3. Nashton Altier (Rome), 4. Devan maurer (Turin), 5. Vance Bruce (Clifton Park).
Mini Quad 51-90cc Production: 1. Stephen Large Jr. (Troy), 2. Colton Gush law (Copenhagen), 3. Geoffrey Hoyt (Amsterdam), 4. Mason St. John-Lemery (Queensbury), 5. Charles Bush (Nedrow).
Mini Quad 50-90cc Mod: 1. Cortney Grant (Moira), 2. Cicelia Thompson (Burlington Flats).
Mini Quad 50cc Production: 1. Dawson Harriger (Locke), 2. Dylan Warner (Malone), 3. Treston Lawyer (Schoharie), 4. Brooke Willett (Malone).
Mini Quad 50cc Beginner: 1. Jason Morrison Jr. (Johnstown), 2. Dareck Graham (Corinth).
Plus-30 Novice: 1. Alex Short (West Burlington), 2. John Messina (Oneonta), 3. Bernadette Griffith (Greene), 4. Gary Lyons (Burlington Flats).
Plus-50: 1. Mike Murray (Holland Patent), 2. Rich Fatigate (Johnsburg), 3. Herbert Boestler III (Valley Falls).
122-Open Expert: 1. Mitch Dougherty (Whitesboro), 2. Ryan Blizzard (Gansevoort), 3. Daniel l. Netti (Herkimer), 4. Jeff Clark (Ballston Lake), 5. Andy King (West Winfield).
Open Mini (10-16): 1. Ryan Daly (Cobleskill), 2. Zach VanAlphen (Hillside), 3. James Cibella (Oneonta), 4. Jeremiah Kutey (Duanesburg), 5. Dominic J. Carnibucci (Averill Park).
122-Open Novice: 1. Scott Nadeau (Saratoga Springs), 2. Alex Ritmo (Altamont), 3. Kyle Burgess (Earlville), 4. Ryan Fanuele (Altamont), 5. Morgan Cornell (Schuylerville).
122-Open Beginner: 1. Justin Cocca (Altamont).
Plus-30 Expert: 1. Andrew Darrah (South Glens Falls), 2. Matt Dwyer (Esperance), 3. Mike Kubick (Utica).
Plus-30 Amateur: 1. John St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 2. Chris Hobart (Troy), 3. Jason Viger (Gansevoort), 4. Gary Thrane III (Johnsonville), 5. James W. Lefebvre (Stillwater).
122-250cc Amateur: 1. Mike Fisher (Edinboro, Pa.), 2. Kris St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 3. Drew Cleveland (Schoharie), 4. Brandon Aldrich (Saquoit), 5. Dustin Tesar (Moriah).
Jr. Mini (9-11): 1. William Thierfelder (Vestal), 2. Colby Davis (Bershire), 3. Connor Sawyer (Unadilla), 4. Brandon Handy (Johnstown), 5. Lee Bond (Burlington Flats).
122-250cc Expert: 1. Ryan Blizzard (Gansevoort), 2. Mitch Dougherty (Whitesboro), 3. Daniel L. Netti (Herkimer), 4. Andy King (West Winfield), 5. Phil Manchester (Johnstown).
122-250cc Beginner: 1. James Cibella (Oneonta), 2. Wade Haughney (Troy), 3. Reggie Viger (Gansevoort), 4. Jason Dunkle (Gansevoort), 5. Corey Jones (Marcy).
122-250cc Novice: 1. Morgan Cornell (Schuylerville), 2. Ryan Fanuele (Altamont), 3. Dylan Centerbar (Fort Edward), 4. Jack Mulyca (Caroga Lake), 5. Ricky Lippman (Canajoharie).
Plus-40 Expert: 1. Todd Cleveland (Schoharie), 2. Clayton Blowers (Fonda), 3. Mike Kubick (Utica).
Plus-40 Amateur: 1. Edward Nadeau (Saratoga Springs), 2. Chris Hobart (Troy), 3. Keith Bishop (Montour Falls), 4. John St. Gelais (Schaghticoke), 5. Rusty Braunsdorf (Hartford).
Schoolboy (12-16): 1. Luke Kochon (Cobleskill), 2. Joey Yuhaschek (Albion), 3. Ricky Lippman (Canajoharie), 4. Gregory Phelan (Warnerville), 5. Jack Mullica (Caroga Lake).
Collegeboy (14-24): 1. Anthony Hermance (Tannersville), 2. Kyle Skinkis (Edinboro, Pa.), 3. Adryan Pelosi (Johnstown), 4. Greg Hitchko (Clifton Park), 5. Adam Hitchko (Clifton Park).
65cc (7-9): 1. Colby Davis (Berkshire), 2. Connor Sawyer (Unadilla), 3. Nicholas Niles (Gansevoort), 4. Kyler Butts (New Berlin), 5. Devan Maurer (Turin).
65cc (10-11): 1. Tyler Blowers (Fonda), 2. Brandon Handy (Johnstown), 3. Michael Leaf (Malone), 4. Paige Weingarten, 5. Jason Viger 9Gansevoort).
85cc (12-15): 1. Ryan Daly (Cobleskill), 2. Zach VanAlphen (Hillside), 3. Michael Compagni (Locke), 4. Justin Akin (Schaghticoke), 5. Dominic J. Carnibucci (Averill Park).
Plus-25 Expert: 1. Andy King (West Winfield), 2. Michael Lawler (Schodack Landing), 3. Matt Dwyer (Esperence).
Plus-25 Am: 1. Garrett Bloomer (Ballston Lake), 2. Merrick Manley (Malone), 3. Jeffrey Fryc (Fonda), 4. Perry Clark (Newport), 5. Erik Newman (Scotia).
Women 85-250cc: 1. Abbrielle Tardelli (Potsdam), 2. Anisha French (Mt. Upton), 3. Britney Wager (Round Lake), 4. Maranda Welch (Ballston Spa), 5. Bernadette Griffith (Greene).
125 2-Stroke; 1. Luke Kochon (Cobleskill), 2. Jack Ramsey (Sherburne), 3. Ryan West (Ballston Spa), 4. Connor Worthen (Salem), 5. Ryan Wilson (Cobleskill).
Plus-45 Am: 1. Rusty Braunsdorf (Hartford), 2. Jeffrey Briscoe (East Greenbush), 3. Paul Ford (Johnsonville), 4. Dominic Carnibucci (Averill Park).
Plus-45 Expert: 1. Mike Murray (Holland Patent), 2. Jim Croft (Hartwick), 3. Rick Fatigate (Johnsburg).
122-Open Amateur: 1. Dustin Tesar (Moriah), 2. John Thierfelder III (Westal); 3. Kyle Skinkis (Edinboro, Pa.), 4. Mike Fisher (Edinboro, Pa.), 5. Adryan Pelosi (Johnstown).