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Nordic team heads down the trail

In its first outing of the Nordic ski season the Outlaws' team competed at Meissner Sno-Park last month in what coach Jeff Hussman described as a great start to the season.

Two first-time racers for the girls' team Ava Riehle and Ella Eby held their own on the 5K classic style course. 

Photo by Jeremy Rockwell

Ben Hayner races down the trail in Outlaws Nordic action.

Riehle (21:22) and Eby (25:02) placed 29th and 44th respectively among 54 finishers.

"These two showed a lot of heart in their very first races and they are only going to get better," said Hussman.

Freyja Leitheiser of Bend High won the race in a zippy 14 minutes 39 seconds.

Summit took the team trophy among six teams represented.

Spencer Tisdel was the top finisher for the boys in 16 minutes 14 seconds earning him 18th place among 67 racers. 

Ben Hayner clocked 17 minutes 40 seconds for 25th place and his debut. 

Finnegan Clark came across the line in 21:38 for 53rd place, rounding out the finishers for Sisters.

"It was a good start for the boys," said Hussman. "They came into the season in pretty good condition from cross-country running and will only get better with their ski technique as we get more time on the snow."

Will Mowry of Bend High cruised to victory in 12 minutes 59 seconds.

Summit won the team title among the eight teams represented from both the Northern and Southern leagues.

 

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