Wilton High Ski Team Gears Up for a Great Season

With snow finally here, Wilton High School's ski team is ready for action. The team begins its twice-a-week training at Mount Southington next week and looks forward to a fun and competitive season in the Connecticut Interscholastic Ski League (CISL).

For its second year, the team will compete in the larger Class L conference of the CISL after many years of racing in the smaller Class S.

"We had a very challenging first season last year in Class L," Coach Bill Howard said. "I'm extremely proud of our team for rising to the occasion and exceeding our goals. It was good for us to experience tougher competition and I'm confident we'll have even stronger finishes this year."

Last year the Wilton boys finished 20-5 overall and 10-4 within Class L. Wilton girls finished 11-10 overall and 6-6 within Class L.

Leading the boys this year are Co-Captains Michael Hueglin (senior), August Theoharides (junior) and Patrick Verrilli (senior). The boys also welcome a new coach, Michael Kaulins, a former racer and ski instructor and a writing teacher at Wilton's Middlebrook School.

Kaulins said: "I’m thrilled to be coaching the Wilton boys. The team has already made tremendous strides during our dry land practices. That growth, stamina and passion will translate beautifully onto the snow in the coming weeks. I’m looking ahead to a great season!”

Wilton girls will be lead by Co-Captains Julia Bonnist and Katie Reid, both seniors, and coached again by Bill Howard.

Wilton's first race is set for Jan. 3 at Mount Southington against Danbury, Daniel Hand, Guilford and Southington. The full race schedule is posted on the CISL website.

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Wilton High Ski Team captains are ready to race! Pictured left to right: Katie Reid, Julia Bonnist, Michael Hueglin, Patrick Verrilli and August Theoharides