Flohaug returns to state in Alpine

Centennial freshman Jordin

Flohaug qualified for the state meet in Alpine Skiing, for the second straight year, at the Section 7 meet at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

The Cougar girls placed fourth and the boys placed eighth among 19 schools. They are coached by Derrick Taylor.

Flohaug, who was a skier before she started first grade, placed eighth individually and will return to Biwabik on Tuesday for the state meet.

“Jordin started racing with Wild Mountain D-Team when she was five. It gave our family a reason to ski each Saturday even when life got busy,” said her dad, Kelly, adding that she moved on to training with Team Gilboa at Wild Mountain and joined the Cougars in seventh grade. She also plays soccer.

“Her strong work ethic around training, and her competitive spirit, help make Jordin a fast ski racer,” Taylor said.

The Cougars also had Brooke

Halverson, senior captain, in 19th place, senior Kalli Halatsis in 37th and junior Katie Tensing 41st.

In boys competition, junior Bruce Johnson placed 27th; he was 18th after his first run, slid