From Muskego High School Ski Team Coach Corrin Christopher:
The Muskego Boys Varsity Ski Team came in first place at their last race at Alpine Valley, besting Badger, Nicolet, West Bend, and Trinity/Germantown on Wednesday Jan. 16. Top finishers for Muskego Boys were David Birkle (4th), Justin Fennig (5th), and Spencer Rotter (6th).
The Girls Varsity team also did very well. They took 2nd overall with Sammy Llanas placing 6th, Elizabeth Bartoszewski placing 7th, and Georgi Llanas placing 9th.
According to Coach Christopher, the team has had a good start on the season. Boys have placed 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in their first 3 races, and the girls have placed 4th, 2nd and 2nd in their first 3 races.
The boys team has six skiers - Senior Justin Fennig, sophomores David Birkle, Paul Kremer and Spencer Rotter, and freshmen Zeke Baker and Connor Cleveland.
The girls team has seven members: Seniors Elizabeth Bartoszewski, Samantha Llanas, Julie Petak and Josie Rotter, junior Georgi Llanas, sophomore Taela Roth, and freshman Isabelle Sviatoslavsky.
Christopher said both teams are contenders for the state meet in February at Mount Lacrosse.
The following is their schedule for the rest of the season
Thursday, Jan 24, 5-9 p.m., Race Slalom at Little Switzerland
Wednesday, Jan 30, 5-9 p.m., Race Slalom at Sunburst
Thursday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m., Race Giant Slalom at Alpine Valley
Sunday, Monday Feb 17 & 18, time TBD, State Race at Mt. LaCrosse
Thursday, Feb. 21, 5-9 p.m. JV Conference Race at Alpine Valley
If you want any information or if you would like to interview anyone or come take pictures, please contact Corrin Christopher - corrin.christopher@muskegonorway.org or 262-971-1790 x4308
