Adam Horton came oh-so-close to winning last year’s Kenridge Invitational. When he missed a 10-foot putt in a playoff hole, Peter Wilson drained a 3-footer to clinch the championship.

Charlottesville isn’t exactly known as a speedskating mecca, but a native son is certainly making his mark in the sport.

The shad have come home.

Eleven CYACers won high-point trophies in their age groups, and 15 CYACers took first place in at least one event.