Liberty sophomore Hunter Danzilo placed second in the giant slalom race and seventh in the slalom race, scoring fifth place overall in Section 9 during the finals at Hunter Mountain on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Hudson earned an invitation to the New York State Championship races at Mount Gore on Feb. 24 and 25.

He competed in states last year, placing 33rd out of 66 racers in the giant slalom and 23rd out of 66 racers in the slalom.

Hudson is pictured at left on the slopes and posing with Liberty skiers eighth-grader Alexandra Kelly and junior Jake Cross, who also competed in the Section 9 Championship races.