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Post date: Feb 13, 2017 9:49:38 PM

Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing State Meet

The Minnesota State High School League's Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing State Meet is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Giants Ridge near Biwabik, Minn. Here is a look at the meet: FAST FACTSThe schedule: 9 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. --- Course inspection10 a.m. --- First run (Boys will race on the Innsbruck Course and girls on the Helsinki Course)Noon – 12:55 p.m. --- Course inspection1 p.m. --- Second run (Boys will race on Helsinki Course and girls on the Innsbruck Course)2;30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. --- Race tabulation3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. --- Awards presentationThe courses: The state meet uses a single-pole slalom course

Scoring: The combined times of the two runs determine individual placement. The team score is determined by totaling the points scored by each team's four highest-ranking finishers. The team with the highest number of points shall be declared the winner.

Credentials: A media credential is not required for this event. Check with MSHSL Communications Coordinator Tim Leighton on site with any questions regarding photography restrictions or interviewing policies.

State meet photos: MN Prep Photo is the official photographer of the Minnesota State High School League. Photos will be posted within 14 days of the event at www.MNPrepPhoto.com

Social media: Follow the state meet on the League's Facebook page and on Twitter at @MSHSL and @MSHSLJohn.

2017 STATE MEET PREVIEW

Boys --- A new champion will emerge in the boys' field with the graduation of Eagan's Tommy Anderson, the gold medal winner in 2016. Burnsville senior Jack Lindsay is the highest returning place-winner following his second-place finish to Anderson. Eastview senior Luke Doolittle, the bronze medalist in 2016, didn't qualify for this season's state meet after missing a gate in the section meet. He also missed part of the season with a broken wrist. Also in the field is Northfield senior Elliot Boman, the 2015 individual champion. Edina, the team champion in 2016, is back as well. The Hornets earned a state meet trip with a runner-up finish to Mankato West in Section 6.

Girls --- A new champion will also be crowned in the girls' race. Orono senior Rosie Hust is the highest-placing returner from last year's state meet. She was runner-up to Maddie Dekko of The Blake School by just more than a half second. The Blake School's Nellie Ide, a senior, was third in 2016 and is expected to duel with Hust for the gold medal. Centennial senior Tessa Trettel, who helped lead the Cougars to the Class AA soccer championship in the fall, is also among key skiers to watch. The Blake School has returned with an opportunity to defend its team championship. The Bears qualified for the state meet with a runner-up finish to Minneapolis Southwest in Section 4.