This article was first published in the February 22 issue of The Mountain-Ear.

Barbara Lawlor, Nederland.

After a season of hard work and much travel, the Nederland High School Nordic team ended their regular season at the 5K Classic event at Maloit Park in Minturn on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Both the men’s and women’s teams placed 8th overall for the team scores. The men scored 113 team points. The women scored 119 team points.

Men’s individual places and times:

37th place Scout Edmondson 18:21 Bib # 97

39th place Adler Mueller 18:24 Bib # 96

54th place Adam Figgins 19:19 Bib # 93

85th place Wesley Nation 21:43 Bib # 94

Women’s places and times:

12th place Sarah Davidson 19:26 Bib # 219

34th place Helen Cross 22:04 Bib # 218

58th place Eli Nitsch 26:50 Bib # 221

63rd place Izzy Roszell 28:09 Bib # 222

66th place Meagan Figgins 30:57 Bib # 220

Coach Jen Lovely said she is proud of the team for a great season. “This is the first time in many years, we have both a full boys’ team and full girls’ team to qualify for state. Three girls and four boys qualified for the meet this coming weekend; that is 80 percent of the team.”

Nederland High School’s Scout Edmondson is one of the top three contenders for the Skimeister title; qualifying in both the alpine and nordic state competitions.

The teams will be racing at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. Athletes will arrive on Wednesday night and will begin the Classic competition on Thursday, February 22, 2018. On Friday, the Skate Race will begin at 5 p.m. for the men and 3:45 p.m. for the women’s pursuit skate start.

The Awards Dinner will take place at Lake County High School in Leadville, with awards beginning at 7 p.m.