Annandale Co-op Alpine Team raced in the MLK Race at Giants Ridge Saturday, Jan. 14, with 20 team members competing. For many, this was the first time at Giants Ridge, a challenging course and multi-competitive teams. Overall, there were accomplished individual results and many members learned how to ski the courses and experience Giants Ridge.
?ÄúThis is an excellent opportunity to race at the hill where the state meet will be held in February,?Äù says Lori Rice, Head Coach. ?ÄúWith many donations to help the team travel to this race, it makes it possible to send our whole team up to the hill where the state meet will be held. All in all, I was really pleased with their results and the experience they gained on the hill.?Äù
Our season continues with a home race hosted by Annandale Co-op this week Thursday, Jan. 19, with the race starting at 5:30 p.m.
Annandale Co-op Alpine Ski Team is pictured, from left to right, in back, Arthur Kjaer grade 8, Rachael Boesen grade 9, Jessica Scheer grade 11, Sage Sparks grade 11, Toby Stumpf grade 11, Emma Spike grade 11, Kirkland Allen grade 9, Riley Mattheisen grade 10, and Lori Rice Head Coach. In middle row are Anika Norgren grade 10, Suzanne Schneider grade 11, Violet Sparks grade 7, Vivian Weindl grade 11, Noelle Scheer grade 7, Isabel Wester grade 10, Kaylee Mackenstadt-Everett grade 11, and Anne Boesen grade 11. In front are Megan Hendrickson grade 9, Claire Tikkanen grade 11, Talia Stumpf grade 9, Holly Ekholm grade 9, Faith Mader grade 7, and Tommy Becker grade 7. Co-op schools represented are Kimball, Maple Lake, New London/Spicer, and St. Michael/Albertville. Submitted photo.