DeLaet, Work Winners in Biathlon

FULTONHAM - Members of Fultonham Troop 58 traveled to the annual Cassidy Hollow Biathlon on Saturday.

Caleb DeLaet came in first, and Lauryn Work came in second out of 29 participants in the turkey shoot.

Biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The sport originated from Scandinavian hunting traditions. Competitors ski a cross-country course stopping at shooting stages to fire at targets. The annual Cassety Hollow Biathlon, combines snowshoeing and .22 target shooting in a fun, safe, and supervised environment.

Scouts must be at least 12 years old to participate. There were prizes for the top three finishers. It was held in Oriskany Falls.