After an adventurous and long journey to McCall, Idaho, the BSF Nordic Comp Team had an amazing weekend of racing. The conditions were perfect, with fresh snow on the trees and blue skies for the races, and BSF showed off its sprinting prowess with 7 athletes making it to the A Final of their respective races and a sweep of the U18/20 podium!
Izzy Waters commanded the field with a strong win in the U16 girls class. On Sunday, Izzy again showed her grit with another impressive win and Jasper Jacobsen led the men's team with a strong 2nd place result - his best ever at a JNQ! The Nicholas sisters of Natalie and Necia had a strong showing in the U18/20 female races with a 3rd and 5th place finish respectively.
Along with strong results, the BSF squad again showed that sportsmanship, fun, and camaraderie are key ingredients to success on the trail. Our team cheered loudly for their teammates and competitors and managed the long van rides with laughter and, on the ride home, an enthusiasm for football as they listened to the Super Bowl.
It was a great finish to the Junior National qualifying season, and 18 athletes will represent BSF at Junior Nationals in Lake Placid, NY. The rest of the team will set its sights on the Rendezvous, Western Club Championships, and International Spring Series races!
Cole Bothner
Ayden Brutger
Tommy Delevaux
Ashley Grossklaus
Neva Halverson
Tula Higman
Tobi Jacobsen
Jasper Jacobsen
Emelia Jordan
Hanna Kluck
Samuel Madsen
Natalie Nicholas
Necia Nicholas
Nate Veltman
Isabella Waters
Callahan Waters
Woody West
Landon Wyatt
