The Midwest cross-country ski team is off to the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton, Michigan for Junior National Championships next week March 4-11. The skiers will be battling for individual national titles, team titles and the national high school championship.
Leading contenders for national titles include Minnesota State Champions Katie Bono, Claire Luby and Ben Fick as well as Wisconsin Champions Kyle Fredrickson and Maria Grossi.
“I think this is the best team we’ve put together in five years†Midwest head coach Reid Lutter commented “I expect the kids to really ski well here in their home region on a courses they know.†Action starts with a classic sprint on March 6th. Get results at the official web site www.2006juniorolympics.org. Thanks to our Midwest team sponsors Toko and Podiumwear.
J2 Girls (15-16 years old)
Danielle Berndt Bloomington MN
Molly Burger Hayward WI
Eileen Burke Wausau WI
Addie Byrne Bovey MN
Annie Dehmlow Forest Lake MN
Kristin Eklin Bovey MN
Libby Ellis Minneapolis MN
J1 Girls (17-18 years old)
Maria Grossi Hayward WI
Melanie Hoffman Sobieski WI
Stephanie Lafrance Duluth MN
Claire Luby St Paul MN
Lindsey Marshall Shoreview MN
Kalie Mix Grand Rapids, MN
Katie Salvatore Roseville, MN
Anna Roessler Grand Rapids, MN
Lindsay Wallis Woodbury MN
Rita White Roseville MN