Pye and Boulanger Lead Teams to MVC Alpine Championships
Mt. Abram High School's Charlie Pye won his second gold of the MVC Alpine Championships
in convincing fashion with a victory in the slalom race at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. Pye, who won the GS at Sugarloaf Mountain, had runs of 40.71 and 38.57 for a combined score of 1:19.28. Second place went to Will Grant of Winthrop with runs of 44.51 and 42.08 (1:26.59). The final medal was won by Grant's teammate Jaxon August, who had times of 45.58 and 41.63 (1:27.21).
Also fininshing is the top 7 positions were Mt. Abram's Tre Pease (1:32.71), Nate Bliss of Rangeley (1:33.46), Joel Tardiff of Mountain Valley (1:34.99), and Trevor Nichols of Mt. Abram (1:40.490.
With the strong performance and depth, the Roadrunners won the MVC Alpine Championship.
In the girls race, Mountain Valley High School's Lily Boulanger, skiing for the Mtn Valley/Dirigo team, took the top podium spot with runs of 40.49 and 41.33 for a combined time of 1:21.82. Her sister Jaden, who won the Day 1 GS, came in second with times of 41.17 and 41.74 (1:22.91). The final podium position was captured by Rangeley's Amelia Stokes, who had runs of 42.76 and 42.68 (1:25.44).
Rounding out the top 7 were Breezy Quimby of Rangeley (1:25.77), Monmouth Academy's Annabelle Carlton (1:32.75), Abrey Farnum of MV/Dir (1:32.76) and Lily Day of Mt. Abram HS (1:33.39).
Congratulations go to the Falcons for winning the 2023 MVC Alpine Championship.
Boulanger and Pye Win MVC GS Gold
Mountain Valley High School’s Jaden Boulanger opened up the first day of the Mountain Valley Conference Alpine Championships with a victory in the Girls’ Giant Slalom at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley. The Falcon skier had runs of 46.91 and 46.13 for a combined total of 1:33.04. Skiing on her home mountain, Rangeley High School’s Breezy Quimby took second with a combined time of 1:34.01. Finishing in third place was Lily Boulanger on Mountain Valley with a total time of 1:34.01.
Rounding out the top 7 were Amelia Stokes of Rangeley (1:38.07), Lily Day of Mt. Abram (1:39.82), Jocelyn Nivus of Telstar (1:40.24), and Monmouth Academy’s Annabelle Carleton (1:40.27)
In the boys’ race, Mt. Abram High School’s Charlie Pye had runs of 48.36 and 46.13, giving him a combined time of 1:34.49 and an MVC GS Championship. Second place went to Joel Tardiff of Mountain Valley with a combined score of 1:35.25. Third place went to Grant Will of Winthrop, whose two-run time was 1:35.43. Also finishing in the top 7 were Nate Gallant of Mountain Valley (1:36.41), Lyle Hering of Mt. Abram (1:43.73), Tre Pease of Mt. Abram (1:45.52), and Mt. Abram’s Trevor Nichols (1:49.26).
The MVC Alpine Championships conclude on Saturday with the Slalom races at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington.
Warnock and White Capture MVC 5k Freestyles
The 2023 Mountain Valley Conference Nordic Championships opened at Black Mountain in Rumford with the 5K freestyle mass start. 
In the boys race, Jeffrey Warnock of Mt. Abram became the 2023 MVC Freestyle champion. His winning time was 14:10.8. Samuel Geissenger of Spruce Mtn was second (15:36.6) and Carter Butterfield of Mt. Abram was third (16:06.2). Other top 10 finishers were Liam Waring of Orono (16:19.8), Ben Arsenault of Orono (16:51.1), Wil Stoner of Orono (18:40.8), Lyle Hering of Mt. Abram (19:07.5), Kayan Degruttola of Telstar (19:28.8), David Packard of Mountain Valley (20:12.1), and Mathew Pepe of Spruce Mountain (21:03.9).
In the girls race. Orono High School took the top 4 spots. Ruth White defended her title to become the 2023 MVC Freestyle champion. Her winning time was 15:06.9. Teammates Clara White was second (15:44.3) and Megan Gerbi was third (18:46.7). Also finishing in the top 10 were Maureen Tyne of Orono (20:14.9), Lida Kanoti of Old Town (20:35.9), Ella Akers of Telstar (20:45.7), Phoebe Dow of Winthrop (21.02.4), Brooke Buotte of Mtn. Valley (21.08.5), Hannah Perkins of Spruce Mtn. (21:31.4) and Sophie Blanco of Winthrop (24:27.5)
The Orono boys and girls take the lead after day 1. Day 2 competition will occur on Saturday with the classical pursuit at Titcomb Mtn. in Farmington.
2023 MVC/KVAC Skiing Championship Schedule
KVAC/MVC NORDIC SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
5K Freestyle Mass Start at Black Mountain, Rumford
12:30 Nordic registration; bibs, fees, running order
1:00 Nordic coaches and officials meeting
2:00 Nordic 5K Freestyle KVAC Men’s Mass Start
2:20 Nordic 5K Freestyle MVC Men’s Mass Start
3:00 Nordic 5K Freestyle KVAC Women’s Mass Start
3:20 Nordic 5K Freestyle MVC Women’s Mass Start
Fees:
Bibs: Passes: Run Order:
$12, Make checks payable to Chisholm Ski Club
Bibs are provided by Chisholm Ski Club
All non-participating athletes will be required to purchase a trail ticket.
Email entries to
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
5K Classical Pursuit at Titcomb Mountain, Farmington
11:30 Nordic registration: bibs, fees, running order
11:30 Nordic coaches and officials meeting
1:00 Nordic 5K Classical Pursuit KVAC/MVC Men
2:00 Nordic 5K Classical Pursuit KVAC/MVC Women
Fees:
Bibs: Passes: Run Order:
$11.00/athlete. Make checks payable to: Mt. Blue Ski Boosters
Bibs are provided by Titcomb Mountain
All non-participating athletes will be required to purchase a lift/trail ticket ($10/Nordic). Pursuit Run Order is based on day 1 results. Send any Nordic changes to
**All Nordic awards presented immediately after completion of Nordic races** KVAC & MVC Awards will be held separately
KVAC Reps: Cyndi Pratt (Mt. Blue), Brant Remington (Maranacook) MVC Reps: Marc Keller (Spruce Mt.), Kristina Stevens (Mt. Abram)
KVAC/MVC ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
7:30pm Alpine Coaches Meeting (Zoom)
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86473782242
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Giant Slalom at Saddleback Mountain, Rangeley
7:45am Alpine Giant Slalom registration in Base Lodge main floor: bibs, fees, etc.
8:30am Lift Opens
8:45am Gate Keepers meeting (each school provides 1 gatekeeper)
8:45-9:45am Course Inspection
9:45am Course closed
10:00am Start of Alpine Giant Slalom Race – 2 runs, Women, Men (one course reset)
2nd run inspection begins 15 minutes after the end of the first run
Fees: Alpine: $25.00/athlete, make checks payable to Rangeley Alpine Ski Club Bibs: Bibs are provided by Saddleback.
Alpine Giant Slalom registration in Base Lodge main floor: bibs, fees, etc. Lift Opens
Gate Keepers meeting (each school provides 1 gatekeeper)
Course Inspection
Course closed
Start of Alpine Giant Slalom Race – 2 runs, Women, Men (one course reset)
No racer is allowed on the race course or hill without bib visible.
Run Order: 8-Athlete teams (8 men and 8 women maximum per event, plus athletes
that are competing as a skimeister and are not part of the team). Send running orders for Alpine
to:
Volunteers: Each School must provide one Gatekeeper or Course Worker for both
Alpine Events. If a school cannot supply a worker, they must notify Brant
Remington (
open throughout the day. A $39 pass will be available for parents and siblings of racers.
Friday, February 10th, 2023
7:30pm Alpine Coaches Meeting (Zoom)
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84968578676
Saturday, February, 11th, 2023
Slalom at Titcomb Mountain, Farmington
7:50am Lift Opens
8:00am Course Inspection
9:00am Course closed
9:20am Forerunners
9:30am 1st Run Girls Slalom, Boys follow
2nd run inspection begins 15 minutes after reset is complete.
Fees: $22 per racer, Make Checks payable to Mt. Blue Ski Boosters
Bibs: Bibs are provided by Farmington Ski Club
Passes: All non-participating athletes will be required to purchase a lift ticket.
Run Order: 8-Athlete teams (8 men and 8 women maximum per event, plus athletes
that are competing as a skimeister and are not part of the team). Send running orders for Alpine
to Mark Cyr (
Volunteers: Each school must provide one Gatekeeper or Course Worker for both
Alpine Events. If a school cannot supply a worker, they must notify Brant
Remington (
open throughout the day.
**All Alpine awards presented after completion of Alpine races at Titcomb Mt.** KVAC & MVC Awards will be held separately
KVAC Reps: Cyndi Pratt (Mt. Blue), Brant Remington (Maranacook) MVC Reps: Marc Keller (Spruce Mt.), Kristina Stevens (Mt. Abram)