Many MNC skiers took part in the recent VT High School State Championship races this past week. Slush, rain, and a threat of thunder pervaded Friday’s classic events, while Monday’s skate race was sunny and bright albeit similarly slushy. Congrats to all the athletes! Dave Priganc was taking photos at the events, and I will post a few here from the skate portion as well as linking to the albums at the bottom. Enjoy!
Sammy Leo skiing to a great finish and getting the nod to anchor the afternoon relay team
Eli was not feeling great in the classic race but really turned it on in the skate with a 6th place D1 finish!
Ali was out with a fever for the classic race, came back for a fantastic scramble leg that day, but was still not 100% for the freestyle events. Still plenty of Championship races left for her though with U16 and EHS right around the corner!
Phil skied smooth and helped a surging Burlington team that is turning heads in ways not seen since the “Lustgarten Era”!
Sammie also fought through sickness on the classic day, but the freestyle races were the Nolan Show with Kira 5th and Sammie 9th! Way to go! Cougar ladies were State Champs!
Alex was out for a rip and, if our math is right, he earned a nod for the EHS team!
After another season spent managing some injuries, it was great to see Kai have fast races both days and get the call to represent VT at Easterns!
Much like Kai, Marika came into the season with a few injuries to cope with but has gotten stronger with every race, States included! Can’t wait to see what EHS holds
Isaac was unstoppable, winning by almost 30 seconds. Given his fast and snappy tempo (ok, maybe also his flowing blonde hair) I’ve decided his World Cup technique match is Ida Sargent
Baxter was not messing around, with back-to-back 2nd place D1 finishes in classic and skate, helping CVU to the men’s title
Some Pugs on-site for cheering, and trying to do odd things for the camera
Relay start! Kai, Baxter, and Eli all on the scramble leg
Women’s relay start, Ali and Marika leading off in this one
Final shot, another from the relay. Rose Clayton had a heroic 3rd leg and gave Sammie a lead she would hold for the win!
For more photos, including podium/awards, check out Dave’s album below. Thanks Dave!
Dave Priganc Albums:
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