Taylor Ellison paced the girls for the Alexandria Nordic ski team this past Tuesday at the Otter Tail Nordic Classic with a third place finish out of 28 skiers.
Her time of 19:40 was 14 seconds faster than Bemidji's Maggie Manske, who finished in fourth place.
Not far behind her was Missy Erickson with a time of 21:52. That was good for 10th place. Amanda Schmitz and Lauren Allen also finished with times of 25:17 and 33:03, respectively.
Jeremy Rapp led the way for the boys team with a 14th place finish and a time of 19:42. Mike Erickson was the next highest finisher for Alexandria, coming across in 21:46, good for 21st place.
Nick Anderson and Mitch Evink finished in 23rd and 26th place, respectively.
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Nordic ski fans will have a chance to watch the Alexandria skiers perform this weekend when they host the Alexandria Invite at Discovery Middle School.
Races are scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
INDIVIDUAL TIMES
VARSITY GIRLS - Taylor Ellison - 3rd place, 19:40; Missy Erickson - 10th place, 21:52; Amanda Schmitz - 19th place, 25:17; Lauren Allen - 28th place, 33:03
VARSITY BOYS - Jeremy Rapp - 14th place, 19:42; Mike Erickson - 21st place, 21:46; Nick Anderson - 23rd place, 22:05; Mitch Evink - 26th place, 22:47
