charger football does it again! state champs!

KSL SPORTS WRITER BRIAN PREECE summarized Thursday's game at the University of Utah stadium nicely, "The Corner Canyon Chargers fell behind early but didn’t panic, scoring 23 straight points to beat Lone Peak 30-27." The win had double sweetness as it also marked Coach Eric Kjar's 100th win in Charger Football.
Video below shows an impressive police escort for the Chargers back to home base.
Video Credit: Senior James Cavin.

​Congrats to the following for receiving an academic all-state award from the UHSAA!

Preston Wilde - Boys Golf
Katelyn Ord - Girls Tennis
Kenzie Randall - Girls Soccer and Cross Country
Riley Perry - Cross Country
Erick Yuan - Cross Country
Eli Paynter - Football

Does indoor biking make a difference during the mountain biking season?

By Tony Keller
Science and Tech Editor

     Does Indoor Biking Make a Difference During the Mountain Biking Season?
Mountain biking is an exhilarating sport that requires a blend of strength, endurance, and technical skills. As someone who is on the Corner Canyon mountain biking team I would know that. While outdoor training is very important, indoor biking can enhance performance during the mountain biking season. Here’s how indoor biking can make a difference:

     1. Consistency and Weather Independence
One of the primary challenges mountain bikers encounter is maintaining a consistent training regimen, particularly in weather conditions. Indoor biking offers a solution, allowing riders to train throughout the year without the hindrance of rain, snow, or extreme temperatures. Troy Morgan from RA Cycles emphasizes that indoor cycling provides a reliable way to stay fit and adhere to a consistent training schedule.

     2. Targeted Training and Muscle Engagement
Indoor biking facilitates more controlled and focused training sessions. Riders can focus on specific fitness components, such as endurance, strength, or interval training, without the distractions posed by outdoor terrains. Mike Schultz from Training Peaks points out that indoor cycling can effectively strengthen key muscle groups, including the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, by concentrating on enhancing these muscles.

     3. Technical Skill Improvement
While outdoor training is essential for developing balance and coordination, indoor biking allows riders to refine their pedaling technique and efficiency. With no need to navigate obstacles or contend with traffic, riders can dedicate their attention to perfecting their pedaling form and optimizing power output. This focused practice can lead to improved performance on the trails when the season kicks off. 

     In the end Indoor biking is definitely a good choice. But outdoor biking would be more preferred. While indoor biking can help with a good base for racing during the season it only helps so much. Eye coordination, balance, and just general skills is something indoor biking can not do. Sam Christenson, a Corner Canyon Mountain bike team rider and a friend, shares his thoughts saying, ¨You might be able to push 16 mph for 10 minutes straight but what about outside in the elements with all the rocks and roots and people. Real racing has a lot of technical difficulties.¨ The main idea here is that you can't just do indoor biking. But doing indoor cycling will help increase your performance when the actual season starts. 

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