Last Saturday the team traveled to Rumford for the Sassi Race. This race is the largest HS Nordic Race in Maine with over 400 racers and is a good test to see where all the teams stack up. The Merriconeag team did very well as the girl's team was the overall winner and the boy's team placed fourth. These are truly great results and give validation to the teams focus and dedication in their training.
Zoe, as she has for all her four years, led the team with a 9th place finish and was recognized in the top 10, despite for her not having her best day. Emelie was not far back in 14th place, followed by Sam in 20th, Teagan in 31st and Carlin in 38th. For the girls - they improved overall from 4th last year to 1st this year - a result they all worked hard for.
The boys' team also had a good day led by Jack in 14th, Graham in 30th, Ben in 45th, John in 52nd, Zach in 56th and Lars in 107th. Many of the team recorded great improvement from last year - Lars jumped 75 places and continues to improve, Samantha, Graham, John, Ben and Emelie also recorded improved results from last years Sassi.
Within the Sassi Race each year is the J2 age group qualification for the Maine Team competing at the New England J2 Championships. This year Zach earned a spot on the team with a strong 18th J2 finish - good luck at the NE Championships Zach!
We are looking forward to the upcoming WMC Championships as well as the State Championships in Presque Isle. Visit the Maine High School Skiing website for complete results and a link to a story about the race in the Lewiston Sun Journal.
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