Nordic skiers compete at Meissner Classic

A trio of Outlaws took part in the Meissner Classic Nordic Ski race on Saturday, January 18, and held their own in a large field of skiers representing both the Northern and Southern Divisions of the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association.

Photo by Charlie Kanzig

The Outlaws Nordic ski team turned in a solid performance in a large field at Meissner Sno Park last weekend.

Spencer Tisdel placed sixth overall and first among Northern Division skiers with a time of 19:32 in the 5k classic race.

Kevin Mattox of Mountain View won the race in 18:00.5.

Ben Hayner placed 12th overall (22:38) and Emerson Backus, in his first classic style race, placed 17th (24:18).

The three skiers pulled together for the 3 x 1 kilometer relay and placed third overall in 30:58, about a minute behind winner Mountain View. Teams from Caldera, La Pine, Ashland, and South Eugene also took part in the race.

Monday, January 20, the Outlaws were scheduled to race in the Hoodoo Sprints Night Race.