The Moorhead Nordic Ski program was founded in 2015 by Tom Dooher and competed in its first season during the 2015-16 school year. The inaugural team consisted of over 20 athletes, and they learned how to ski on the fly, including their first experience on man-made snow at Buffalo River Speedway.

Pictured - Blake Klimek, Eric Wicklund, Chris Fuglestad, Eric Gibbons, Ryan Kashmark, Landon Litch, and Elijah Herrick.

The first Spud athlete to qualify for the state meet was Norwegian foreign exchange student Celine Kjernsval, who was part of the inaugural team in 2015-16. The following season, the girls sent two athletes to the state competition: Sofie Overturf ('18) and Kate Ludwig ('18).

The first Spud boy to qualify for the state meet was Isaac Wicklund ('19) during the 2017-18 season, his junior year. Two teammates, Sofie Overturf ('18) and Kate Ludwig ('18), joined him for their second trips to State.

The 2019-20 season saw the first Spud team qualify for state as the girls triumphed as champions of Section 8. Abbie Ishaug ('23) also won the individual section crown and was the first All-State finisher for the Spuds (17th). The team included:

Octavia Nerguson ('20), Olivia Watson ('21), Siri Overturf ('22), Jamie Raske ('22), Abbie Ishaug ('23). Kennedy Olson ('23), Ava Nelson ('23).

Pictured - Sofie Overturf, Isaac Wicklund, and Kate Ludwig.

The 2020-21 season was severely disrupted by the outbreak of COVID-19. The following season saw head coach Tom Dooher side lined by health challenges, requiring a major shake up in the coaching line up. Despite the disruptions to training the Spuds continued to see success in competition, culminating in a 5th place for Sprint Relay duo Jacki Johnson ('25) & Abbie Ishaug ('23) and an All State medal winner, Zaine Braten ('23), with a 7th at the 2023 MN State Championships.

Pictured - Sofie Overturf, Kennedy Olson, Zaine Braaten, Eric Wicklund, and Tom Dooher.