Souhegan Nordic Ski Team Has Solid Finish

The Souhegan Nordic Ski Team held their ground with "solid race results" at the first round of the Coaches Series Race on Saturday.

The young skiers had a great day racing both A and B categories, where they used their Classic Ski technique in a challenging 5 kilometer race course at Gunstock Nordic Center in Gilford, NH. 

Jason Bender represented the Souhegan Sabers in the Boys A race capturing an impressive 10th place, with a time of (14:38:8). Pia Marciano was the first Girls A Souhegan skier to finish with an outstanding 26th place finish and a time of (18:51:6). 

Katherine Benoit was the second Souhegan skier to finish placing 41st (20:00.5) followed closely behind by Rachel Springmann 48th place (20:27.9). Christina Clemence captured 64th place racing well with a time (21:30.7) with Jamie Wallisch next with a time of (21:38.8) and Abigail Anson placing 71st (21:47.1).

Sam Saunders led the way in the Boys B race placing 13th with a time of (19:16.4) followed closely behind was Jack Lowell placing 15th place (19:37.8). Also racing well for Souhegan was Peter Emerson in 57th place (24:36.5)

The Souhegan Girls B racers were led by Hannah Culver with a strong 7th place finish (21:56) and Lyndsey Hagen finishing next for Souhegan placing 35th (25:42.3) and Lauren Ostrowski 40th (25:58.9).

Also racing well for the girls team was Carly Seguin placing 53rd (27:13.6) and Johanna Griffin placing 83rd (33:50.6).

Over 750 competitors representing 30 high schools from across the state participated in the annual event.