States review

Freeport Skiers Excel Again

Once again the Freeport High School boys' and girls' ski teams have proven themselves champions. The girls took first place overall as the 2013 Combined Alpine/Nordic champions, and the boys took second place in the Combined Alpine/Nordic events.

The Class C State Alpine championship races took place at Mars Hill, at Big Rock Mountain where the Freeport boys’ alpine team took second place in the combined GS and slalom events, and the girls took third place in the combined GS/slalom events. Sophomore Ryder Bennell took the Class C Giant Slalom title, followed by Sophomore Blake Enrico placing second, Caleb Abbott 6^th place and Brady Davis 10^th. On the girl’s side, Taylor Enrico took 4^th in the GS and Wynne Cushing placed 6^th.

Slalom results for boys: Enrico 3rd, Bennell 5th, Abbott 7th,

Slalom for Girls: Enrico and Cushing 9^th.All these top ten finishers have been invited to the MPA state shootout competition March 3, 2013 at Black Mountain for the Eastern Championship qualifier.

The Class C State Nordicchampionship races were held at Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, where both the girls and boys teams took second place in combined classical and skate events. Results as follows:

Boys Freestyle: Freshmen Forrest McCurdy placed 5^th. Girls Freestyle: Sophomore Elizabeth Martin placed 3^rd, Nina Moore 9^th, and Bethanie Knighton on 10^th. Classic race: Elijah McCurdy 8^th, Forrest McCurdy 9^th, and Mason Cyr 10^th. Girls: Elizabeth Martin 4^th, Lily Johnston 6^th, and Nina Moore 10^th.

Our exemplary coaches includedJay Thomas (Alpine), Joel Hinshaw (Nordic), Heather Zimmerman (Nordic Assistant) and Doug Martin (Nordic Assistant).

Most of all, the Freeport ski teams have historically been recognized for their high level of sportsmanship. They have proven themselves to have team spirit and to exhibit consistent sportsmanship in winning and defeat and always supportive and cheering competitors. Team parent Michelle Allott reports that the athletes have always been taught “It is not the medal around their neck or the trophy in their hands, but the team in their heart that they will remember for years to come”.