NORDIC SKIING
All in the family: Lohmanns ski famous Birkebeiner together
Cross-country skiing has become a family affair for at least one Woodbury enthusiast.
By Patrick Johnson, sports editor , March 27, 2013
Nordic skiing: Bonneson sprints to state
Park’s Evan Bonneson put it all together at just the right time.
The junior Nordic skier finished in ninth place at the Section 1 Championship meet to punch a ticket to his first state meet.
By Patrick Johnson, sports editor , February 12, 2013
Nordic skiing: Boardman leads way with all-conference performance
Sam Boardman led the way as the East Ridge, Park and Woodbury Nordic skiing teams competed in the Suburban East Conference championship meet on Friday, Feb. 1, at Troll Hollow.
By Patrick Johnson, sports editor , February 05, 2013
2012-13 Winter Preview: Will high turnout turn into more success for Nordic teams?
Second year head coach Joe Wacker, a Nordic skier at Park just six years ago, was able to inject some life back into the District 833's Nordic skiing program last season. This year, the program has nearly doubled in size overall. The number of skiers went from 45 in 2012 to 82.
By Patrick Johnson, sports editor , November 29, 2012
Nordic skiing: Season ends for area teams at section meets
The Nordic skiing season came to an end for the athletes at East Ridge, Park and Woodbury high schools and at Math and Science Academy.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , February 16, 2012
Nordic skiing: Cross country teams combine, take on powers Roseville, Northfield
The District 833 Nordic ski teams from East Ridge, Park and Woodbury combined for a one-day classic sprint relay against state skiing powers Roseville and Northfield on Jan. 25 at Como Park in St. Paul.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , February 01, 2012
Nordic skiing: Wolfpack, Raptors, Royals compete in nation’s largest cross country ski race
Nordic skiers from East Ridge, Park and Woodbury hit the hills last week for a pair of races in less-than-ideal cross country skiing conditions.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , January 10, 2012
Nordic skiing: Crossing into winter
Nordic skiing teams from East Ridge, Park and Woodbury kicked off the winter at the recent Trollhaugen Holiday Relay Meet on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wis.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , December 28, 2011
Nordic skiing: Back to school
Just six years ago, Joe Wacker was a football player first-and-foremost. However, in 2006, Wacker joined the Nordic skiing program at Park and he was hooked. As the new head Nordic skiing coach for East Ridge, Park and Woodbury high schools, Wacker, a 2007 Park graduate, now hopes many student-athletes in District 833 will share the same experience he had.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , November 03, 2011
Former Park, St. Scholastica skier hired as new district-wide Nordic coach
Joe Wacker, a 2007 Park graduate, has been hired as the new boys and girls Nordic ski coach for District 833 schools East Ridge, Park and Woodbury.
By Patrick Johnson, Sports Editor , October 05, 2011
East Ridge Athlete of the Week: Tom Drtina
East Ridge senior Nordic skier Tom Drtina earned All-Conference with his eighth-place finish at the Suburban East Conference championships.
By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer , February 10, 2011
Nordic skiing: Area teams hit slopes for MLK Day conference race
The East Ridge, Park and Woodbury Nordic ski teams competed in the Suburban East Conference Martin Luther King, Jr. Day races on Monday, Jan. 17, at Battle Creek Regional Park in St. Paul.
By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer , January 20, 2011
Math, science and skiing
The Math and Science Academy — one of the state’s smallest schools that participates in sports at the high school level — is not only fielding a Nordic skiing program, but one that is competing with the big boys of the Classic Suburban Conference and Section 4.
By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer , December 15, 2010
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