The Bemidji High School's Nordic ski team ended its 2008/2009 season with Zac Oelrich, earning all-state honors, and Matt Lee and Molly Manske, taking 93rd and 86th respectively in their first state appearance.
Bemidji's Zac Oelrich capped off his senior yr. with a stunning performance for the day, earning a spot in the top 25 overall in the state meet. Zac placed 24th after starting the afternoon's pursuit race in 16th place but met up with some unfortunate luck 2 KM into the event when he ran into two fallen skiers costing him a number of places in the event. As a true competitor, Zac commented "that's ski racing" and ended his High School career in style.
Matt Lee and Molly Manske came into the state meet for the first time as juniors and will be back next year as seniors to see just how much they can improve on this season's showing. Just getting to the state meet is a great accomplishment. Only 240 skiers, 120 boys and 120 girls, represent the state's best skiers. This year, 62 schools were represented at the state meet giving a well balance showing of our state's talent. Go to skinnyski.com and check out all of the state results.
The State meet, held at Giants Ridge Ski and Golf Resort, officially ends the 2008/2009 Minnesota Nordic skiing season. Many of our skiers will continue to race and participate in local and regional events.
Thanks for the great season,
Coach Walters
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