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Nearly 10 local youth cross-country skiers placed in the top 10 during the Besh Cup 3 and 4 Races last week in Fairbanks.
The group of athletes are part of the Mat-Su Nordic program, coached by Eric Strabel. Gabe Black and Raven Spangler led the club with runner-up finishes. Black was second in the boys U18 15-kilometer mass start, and Spangler was second in the boys U16 7.5-K mass start.
Banyan Smith and Jake Black placed fifth and eighth in the boys U16, and Weston Sensabaugh was ninth in the U18 class.
Mat-Su Nordic also had four place in the girls races. Elliott Sensabaugh was fourth and Isela Austin finished sixth in the girls U18 15-K mass start. Clara Sensabaugh was sixth and Kyndle Larousse was seventh in the girls U16 7.5-K mass start.
The events are part of the six-race Besh Cup series. Skiers earn points toward Federal International Ski and Snowboard rankings, which can help them qualify for competitions such as Arctic Winter Games and Junior Nationals.
Contact the Frontiersman at sports@frontiersman.com.
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