High School - 2000-2001 Season
2nd Annual Most Improved High School
Skier of the Year Contest
It's that time again -- time for high school coaches
to nominate the skier on their team that they feel is
the most improved skier of the year. In most cases this
is not necessarily the best skier on their team, but
rather the skier that made the biggest improvement this
year.
Winners
Female winner:
Kristina Portner-Kuhlow, Junior, Minneapolis
Patrick-Henry
Male winner:
Nathan Holst, Junior, Duluth East
Read the complete
write-up on the contest, including a list
of the runners up, and full nomination text
for the winners.
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Prizes
Fast
Wax is a strong supporter of the high school
racing programs, and has generously donated a large
waxing package for the winning skiers. This package
will include: Sport Wax Waxing Kit (225 gm. mixed
sport wax), 80 gram package (regular package) of fluoro
wax: HSF 20 (Salmon), HSF 30 (Tan), and plus HS0 (Extreme
White) and a Fast Wax Racer's Hat.
The will also donate wax to the school of the winning
skiers: Base Prep Kit (225 gm. base prep & sport
wax), 80 gram package (regular package) of fluoro wax:
HSF 10 (Green), and HSF 40 (Bronze).
In addition, this year we're rewarding the coaches too!
The coach that submits the entry for the winning skier
will receive a great REI ski bag for lugging
around your own skis to all those workouts. REI
offers a wide selection of cross-country skiing products,
as well as special pricing for high school skiers.
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Warming Up
Stephanie Howe and Katie Somers in the Girls
Quarterfinals of the NorAm Sprints, January 26, 2001
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A few dates for the 2000-2001 calendar have started to
roll in. Some of the bigger event dates that we currently
have:
- Holiday Relays, Phalen Golf Course, December
16, 2000
- Mesabi East Invite, January 6, 2001
- ABCC Relays, January 20, 2001
- Section 1 Championships, 10:00 am Wed. Feb 7
at Murphy-Hanrehan Park in Savage
- Section 2 Championships, 10:00 am Tue. Feb 6
at Giants Ridge in Biwabik
- Section 3 Championships, 10:00 am Tue. Feb 6
at Como Park in St. Paul
- Section 4 Championships, 10:30 am Thu. Feb 8
at Camp Ripley
- Section 5 Championships, 10:00 am Tue. Feb 6
at Baker Park in Medina
- Section 6 Championships, 10:00 am Wed. Feb 7
at Baker
- Section 7 Championships, 10:00 am Fri. Feb 9
at Giants Ridge
- Section 8 Championships, 10:30 am Wed. Feb 7
at Camp Ripley
- Wisconsin State High School Meet, February 9-10,
2001
- Minnesota State High School Meet, February 16,
2001
Section 4 Schedule
Section 7 Schedule
High
School Meets at Hennepin Parks (Trail Closures)
Please e-mail us with your section calendar and important
dates.
Minnesota High School Nordic Ski Rankings
February 14, 2001 -- Final Rankings
Submitted by
Mike Weimerskirch, Maple Grove Nordic Coach, [email protected]
Girls Teams Boys Teams
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1. Roseville 1. Roseville
2. Hopkins 2. Winona
3. Duluth East 3. Duluth East
4. Stillwater 4. Forest Lake
5. Winona 5. St. Thomas Academy
6. Buffalo 6. Hopkins
7. Forest Lake 7. Elk River
8. Grand Rapids 8. Grand Rapids
9. Hastings 9. St. Paul Central
10. Elk River 10. Park Center
Other teams receiving votes:
Boys: St. Paul Academy
Individuals
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1. Liz Harrington, Duluth East 1. Anders Osthus, Duluth East
2. Lindsay Williams, Hastings 2. Dan Skold, Hopkins
3. Lindsey Weier, Mahtomedi 3. Steve Scott, St. Paul Academy
4. Heidi Hittner, White Bear Lake 4. Josh Lewandowski, Hopkins
5. Jennifer Abraham, St. Paul Acdy 5. Dan Whipple, Blaine
6. Jessica Salvatore, Roseville 6. Bobby Lee, Forest Lake
7. Maggie Sorenson, Duluth Denfeld 7. Ben Mogren, Winona
8. Courtney Dauwalter, Hopkins 8. Adam Van Stratten, Duluth East
9. Andrea Roberts, Armstrong 9. Josh Larson, Roseville
10. Johanna Winters, Roseville 10. Ben Dubay, Coon Rapids
11. Laura Edlund, Forest Lake 11. Trevor Walz, Winona
12. Katie Somers, Roseville 12. Tim Damrow, Roseville
13. Stephanie Howe, Forest Lake 13. Garrett Heath, Winona
14. Sonne Nordgren, Stillwater 14. Evan Ray, St. Paul Academy
15. Jenny Wygant, Burnsville 15. Bjorn Batdorf, Duluth East
16. Jessie Donovan, Buffalo 16. Mario Peng, Mora
17. Toni Slaughter, Orono 17. Mike Nordin, Prior Lake
18. Brita Sands, Hopkins 18. Andy Yankovich, St. Thomas Academy
19. Megan Zupan, Grand Rapids 19. Josh Hamre, Anoka
20. Sarah Panzer, Lakeville 20. Rolf Eisinger, Fergus Falls
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Past informal polls:
Boy's Minnesota State Team
Champion
Girl's Minnesota State
Team Champion
High School Ski Team Web Sites
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Highlights
Volunteer
Service Award
April 26, 2001
Toby Markowitz has written a very complimentary article on
the wonderful Volunteer Service Award we received last February
from the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.
Summer
Programs
March 23, 2001
Plently of training programs are popping up on the training
calendar for high school/junior skiers. Get in one this summer!
Minnesota
State Meet Preview
February 14, 2001
With the Minnesota State Meet this Friday, we've tried to
summarize the big events going on Thursday and Friday, and
highlight some of the favorites for the overall titles.
Nordic
All-Metro Team Announced
February 14, 2001
The Nordic Skiing All-Metro Team was announced on Tuesday.
Check out the stars of the 2000-2001 season.
Coaches
Association Relay
January 14, 2001
Once again this year, plans are in place for a high school
relay event the day before the big state champions in Minnesota.
The relay is open to all schools, not just the ones that qualified
for state.
Expanded
Fast Wax School Purchase Program
October 30, 2000
Fast Wax has announced the expansion of their Fast Wax School
Purchase Program this year to include College programs, as
well as Wisconsin schools.
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