Anna Grzelak and Jack Quinnell Selected As March Student-Athletes Of The Month

Anna Grzelak and Jack Quinnell Selected As March Student-Athletes Of The Month

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Marquette Senior High School, along with Superiorland Kiwanis, are proud to announce that Anna Grzelak (girls alpine skiing) and Jack Quinnell (boys basketball) have been named as the Student-Athletes of the Month for March 2023.

Anna Grzelak is an MSHS senior who has just wrapped-up a fourth year on the Girls Alpine Ski Team.

The 2022-2023 was another highly successful season for Anna as she captured the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 State Championship in Giant Slalom (GS). She also finished third at the event in Slalom. These finishes came after Anna earned an MHSAA Regional Championship in Slalom and finished as Regional Runner-Up in GS. To go along with these postseason finishes, Anna was named as the U.P. Girls Skier of the Year and selected to the All-State and All-U.P. Teams. Over the course of her career, Anna was a member of the 2020 MHSAA State Championship 2021 MHSAA State Runner-Up team.

A two-sport athlete at MSHS having also been a four-year member of the Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, Anna owns a 4.35 cumulative GPA which has her included on the MSHS Honor Roll and holding membership in the National Honor Society. Anna’s performance in the classroom has her ranked second in the Class of 2023 and among those receiving Excellence in Education scholarships this year. In addition, Anna earned the Academic All-State Award from the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association (MHSSCA) both this season and as a junior in 2022.

Anna’s post graduation plans are to attend college and complete pre-requisites for nursing school. She is currently undecided on what institution she will attend but has been accepted into the Michigan State University Honors College and nursing program as well as Northern Michigan University’s nursing school.

Jack Quinnell is of junior class standing at MSHS this year and has just concluded his second season as a member of the MSHS Varsity Boys Basketball team.

Jack served as team captain of this year’s Varsity Boys Basketball team that finished 13-10 overall with a 4-4 mark in Great Northern Conference (GNC) play.  After having already spent his sophomore season as a member of the varsity team, Jack was able to utilize that experience to fill a leadership role in a young, but talented group of student-athletes.  On the court, he was a consistent contributor with averages of 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.  At season’s end he received All-Conference Honorable Mention accolades from GNC boys basketball coaches.

Jack is a multi-sport student-athlete at MSHS, where he also competes as a member of the Varsity Football team, has previously participated in the MSHS Baseball program and is looking forward to being part of the Boys Track & Field team this spring.

In the classroom, Jack is a standout with a 4.06 cumulative GPA to put him in the Top 10 of his class and a regular member of the MSHS Honor Roll.  Outside of school, Jack volunteers time with the Marquette Junior Wildcats Basketball Program and also works as an on-field official for Marquette County Youth Football.

Upon completing high school as a member of the Class of 2024, Jack would like to attend the University of Michigan, to pursue a law degree with aspirations of one day becoming a lawyer. 

Boys Alpine Skiing Finishes Third At MHSAA State Finals

Boys Alpine Skiing Finishes Third At MHSAA State Finals

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The MSHS Boys Alpine Ski Team traveled to Schuss Mountain on Monday, 2/27/23, to compete in the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 State Finals hosted by Traverse City West High School.  Marquette finished third in the meet to qualify for the Division 1 State Finals that will be held at Schuss Mountain on Monday, 2/27/23.

Sophomore Sam Dehlin earned All-State honors in both disciplines with a 2nd Place result in Slalom and a 3rd Place finish in Giant Slalom.

Team Results (Slalom Pts.; GS Pts.; Total Pts.):

  1. Traverse City West – 18; 34; 52
  2. Traverse City Central – 25; 32; 57
  3. Marquette – 54; 52; 106
  4. Brighton – 78; 89; 167
  5. Clarkston – 95; 82; 177
  6. Fenton-Linden-Lake Fenton – 97; 97; 194
  7. Birmingham – 120; 118; 238
  8. Rochester Adams – 167; 89; 256
  9. Milford – 142; 135; 277

MSHS Finishers – Giant Slalom:

  • Sam Dehlin – 3rd Place
  • Conner Henry – 16th Place
  • Lloyd O’Connor – 20th Place
  • Ben Kuhl – 23rd Place
  • Cole Johnson – 49th Place
  • Brady Audette – DNF

MSHS Finishers – Slalom:

  • Sam Dehlin – 2nd Place
  • Conner Henry – 19th Place
  • Lloyd O’Connor – 20th Place
  • Brady Audette – 22nd Place
  • Ben Kirk – 30th Place
  • Cole Johnson – 46th Place

Click here for full results from the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 State Finals at Schuss Mountain.

Girls Alpine Turns In Four All-State Performances At MHSAA State Finals; Anna Grzelak State Champion in GS

Girls Alpine Turns In Four All-State Performances At MHSAA State Finals; Anna Grzelak State Champion in GS

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Four members of the MSHS Girls Alpine Ski Team traveled to Schuss Mountain on Monday, 2/27/23, to compete in the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 State Finals hosted by Forest Hills Northern High School.

Senior Anna Grzelak capped her outstanding season when she captured an individual state championship in Giant Slalom to go along with a third place finish in Slalom.

MSHS also had All-State performances from sophomore Ava Stern (14th Place GS) and junior Lexi Hammerstrom (14th Place Slalom).

MSHS Finishers – Giant Slalom:

  • Anna Grzelak – State Champion
  • Ava Stern – 14th Place
  • Lexi Hammerstrom – 19th Place
  • Lucy Stern – 35th Place

MSHS Finishers – Slalom:

  • Anna Grzelak – 3rd Place
  • Lexi Hammerstrom – 14th Place
  • Ava Stern – 20th Place
  • Lucy Stern – DNF

Click here for full results from the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 State Finals at Crystal Mountain.

Girls Alpine Skiing Places Fourth At MHSAA Regional Meet; Four Qualify For State Final

Girls Alpine Skiing Places Fourth At MHSAA Regional Meet; Four Qualify For State Final

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The MSHS Girls Alpine Ski Team traveled to Crystal Mountain on Monday, 2/13/23, to compete in the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 Regional Meet hosted by Traverse City West High School.  Marquette finished fourth in the team competition out of 11 participating schools.

Although just missing out on team qualification for the Division 1 State Finals that will be held at Schuss Mountain on Monday, 2/27/23, four student-athletes earned their spot in the championship meet as a result of their finishes.

Senior Anna Grzelak had an outstanding day when she was crowned as regional champion in the Slalom and was runner-up in the GS.  Other individual state finals qualifiers from MSHS were sophomore Ava Stern (11th Place GS), sophomore Lucy Stern (18th Place Slalom) and junior Lexi Hammerstrom (19th Place Slalom).

Team Results (Slalom Pts.; GS Pts.; Total Pts.):

  1. Forest Hills NE – 30; 25; 55
  2. Traverse City West – 30; 38; 68
  3. Traverse City Central – 47; 35; 82
  4. Marquette – 63.5; 71; 134.5
  5. Grand Haven – 86; 81; 167
  6. Rockford – 109; 85; 194
  7. Portage – 145; 146; 291
  8. Okemos – 150; 154; 304
  9. Flushing – 155; 153; 308
  10. Kalamazoo United – 221; 155; 376
  11. Hudsonville – 207; 209; 416

Slalom Results (Top 20):

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette – 53.99
  2. Katie Grzelak – Forest Hills NE – 54.37
  3. Holly Grzelak – Forest Hills NE – 56.00
  4. Jaycee O’Neill – Forest Hills NE – 56.03
  5. Quinn Gerber – TC Central – 56.97
  6. Ellie Gruber – TC West – 57.70
  7. Charlie Schulz – TC West – 57.76
  8. Avery Plummer – TC West – 58.00
  9. Olivia Bageris – TC West – 58.36
  10. Lila Warren – TC West – 58.46
  11. Sydney Plath – Grand Haven – 59.38
  12. Dillyn Mohr – TC West – 59.46
  13. Ella Sill – TC Central – 59.75
  14. Kellen Kudary – TC Central – 59.80
  15. Pearl Hale – TC Central – 59.87
  16. Avery Sill – TC Central – 1:00.92
  17. Erinn Hale – TC Central – 1:01.62
  18. Lucy Stern – Marquette – 1:01.62
  19. Lexi Hammerstrom – Marquette – 1:01.85 
  20. Ellie Venckus – Rockford – 1:02.22

Giant Slalom Results (Top 20):

  1. Katie Grzelak – Forest Hills NE – 38.63
  2. Anna Grzelak – Marquette – 39.23
  3. Quinn Gerber – TC Central – 39.85
  4. Kellen Kudary – TC Central – 40.12
  5. Holly Grzelak – Forest Hills NE – 40.57
  6. Ellie Gruber – TC West – 41.13
  7. Jaycee O’Neill – Forest Hills NE – 41.45
  8. Lila Warren – TC West – 41.78
  9. Olivia Bageris – TC West – 41.91
  10. Erinn Hale – TC Central – 42.24
  11. Ava Stern – Marquette – 42.27
  12. Hadley Amann – Forest Hills NE – 42.58 
  13. Ellie Venckus – Rockford – 42.78
  14. Mikayla Tomasunas – Rockford – 42.91
  15. Avery Plummer – TC West – 42.95
  16. Claire Kendall – Grand Haven – 43.04
  17. Lily Riehl – Grand Haven – 43.41
  18. Pearl Hale – TC Central – 43.82
  19. Ella Sill – TC Central – 44.02
  20. Amelia Todd – Kalamazoo United – 44.13

Click here for full results from the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 Ski Meet at Crystal Mountain.

Boys Alpine Skiing Finishes Third At MHSAA Regional Meet To Qualify For State Final

Boys Alpine Skiing Finishes Third At MHSAA Regional Meet To Qualify For State Final

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The MSHS Boys Alpine Ski Team traveled to Crystal Mountain on Monday, 2/13/23, to compete in the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 Regional Meet hosted by Traverse City West High School.  Marquette finished third in the meet to qualify for the Division 1 State Finals that will be held at Schuss Mountain on Monday, 2/27/23.

Leading the way for Marquette was sophomore Sam Dehlin as he captured the regional title in Slalom to go along with a fifth place finish in GS.  Freshman Conner Henry also finished in the top-20 of each discipline with a ninth place result in the GS and 12th place finish in Slalom.

Team Results (Slalom Pts.; GS Pts.; Total Pts.):

  1. Traverse City Central – 35; 18; 53
  2. Traverse City West – 36; 42; 78
  3. Marquette – 37; 46; 83
  4. Forest Hills NE – 54; 66.5; 120.5
  5. Rockford – 85; 101.5; 186.5
  6. Flushing – 111; 145; 256
  7. Grand Haven – 119; 161; 280
  8. Portage – 154; 134; 288
  9. Saginaw Heritage – 169; 132; 301
  10. Okemos – 152; 161; 313
  11. Kalamazoo United – 182; 155.5; 337.5
  12. Hudsonville – 180; 232; 412

Slalom Results (Top 20):

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette – 49.52
  2. Asher Paul – TC Central – 51.11
  3. Jace Rowell – TC Central – 53.20
  4. JD Amann – Forest Hills NE – 53.23
  5. Luke Wiersema – TC West – 53.36
  6. Anthony Trovato – Flushing – 53.44
  7. Ben Schramski – TC West – 53.45
  8. Brady Audette – Marquette – 53.96
  9. Grady Ellis – TC West – 55.06
  10. LJ Nykamp – Grand Haven – 55.51
  11. Luke Farella – TC West – 55.53
  12. Conner Henry – Marquette – 55.78
  13. Luke Nault – Forest Hills NE – 56.16
  14. Reece Kenny – Saginaw Heritage – 56.88
  15. Caleb Lewandowski – TC West – 58.06
  16. Ben Kirk – Marquette – 58.14
  17. Colton Sawyer – Forest Hills NE – 58.34
  18. Cam Meier – Rockford – 58.47
  19. Trevor Suttle – TC Central – 59.82
  20. Zach Myers – Forest Hills NE – 1:00.27

Giant Slalom Results (Top 20):

  1. Asher Paul – TC Central – 38.40
  2. Jace Rowell – TC Central – 39.01
  3. Isaac Shapiro – TC West – 39.06
  4. Anthony Trovato – Flushing – 39.10
  5. Sam Dehlin – Marquette – 39.21
  6. Ben Schramski – TC West – 39.48
  7. Rocco Elkins – TC Central – 39.63
  8. Luke Farella – TC Central – 39.82
  9. Conner Henry – Marquette – 39.87
  10. JD Amann – Forest Hills NE – 40.02
  11. Luke Nault – Forest Hills NE – 40.02
  12. Sam Oberlee – Kalamazoo United – 40.07
  13. Didier Ramoie – TC Central – 40.31
  14. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette – 40.37
  15. Isley Moshier – TC Central – 40.63
  16. Charlie Licht – TC West – 40.70
  17. Grady Ellis – TC West – 40.81
  18. Ben Kuhl – Marquette – 40.91
  19. Ryder Amesbury – Rockford – 41.03
  20. Colton Sawyer – Forest Hills NE – 41.03

Click here for full results from the 2023 MHSAA Division 1 Ski Meet at Crystal Mountain.

Alpine Skiing Turns In Fifth Straight Sweep With Wins At Copper Country Invite

Alpine Skiing Turns In Fifth Straight Sweep With Wins At Copper Country Invite

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The MSHS Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing teams traveled to the Copper Country on Wednesday (2/1/23) to take part in the Coper Country Invitational that was hosted at Mont Ripley.  The day featured skiers from Marquette, Houghton, Ironwood and Norway high schools and was comprised of one Giant Slalom (GS) race and one Slalom race for each gender.

Boys Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 32 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Houghton – 66 (2nd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Ironwood – 79 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Norway – NTS

Girls Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 22 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Norway – 76 (3rd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Houghton – 78 (2nd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Ironwood – 113 (4th Place Slalom; 4th Place GS)

Varsity Boys Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  3. Brady Audette – Marquette
  4. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette
  5. Cole Johnson – Marquette

Varsity Girls Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Ava Stern – Marquette
  4. Lucy Stern – Marquette
  5. Lexi Hammerstrom – Marquette

Varsity Boys Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Sli Heathman – Houghton
  3. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood
  4. Jack Haeussler – Houghton
  5. Conner Henry – Marquette

Varsity Girls Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Ava Stern – Marquette
  4. Ella Rizzo – Norway
  5. Rachel Sun – Houghton

Click here for full results from the 2/1/23 Copper Country Invitational at Mont Ripley.

Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing Dominate At Norway Invitational

Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing Dominate At Norway Invitational

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The MSHS Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing teams traveled to Iron Mountain on Thursday (1/26/23) to take part in the Norway Invitational that was hosted at Pine Mountain.  The day featured skiers from Marquette, Ironwood and Norway high schools and was comprised of one Giant Slalom (GS) race and one Slalom race for each gender.

Boys Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 28 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Ironwood – 55 (2rd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Norway – NTS

Girls Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 28 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Norway – 61 (2nd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Ironwood – 88 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)

Varsity Boys Slalom Results:

  1. Brady Audette – Marquette
  2. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette
  3. Ben Fornetti – Norway
  4. Conner Henry – Marquette
  5. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood

Varsity Girls Slalom Results:

  1. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Lucy Stern – Marquette
  4. Ava Stern – Marquette
  5. Megan Bittinger – Norway

Varsity Boys Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood
  2. Brady Audette – Marquette
  3. Conner Henry – Marquette
  4. Ben Kuhl – Marquette
  5. Brendan McCullough – Ironwood

Varsity Girls Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Megan Bittinger – Norway
  4. Ava Stern – Marquette
  5. Lexi Hammerstrom – Marquette

Click here for full results from the 1/26/23 Norway Invitational at Pine Mountain.

Alpine Skiing Sweeps Third Consecutive Meet With Wins At Ironwood Invitational

Alpine Skiing Sweeps Third Consecutive Meet With Wins At Ironwood Invitational

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The MSHS Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing teams traveled to Bessemer on Tuesday (1/17/23) to take part in the Ironwood Invitational that was hosted at Big Powderhorn Mountain.  The day featured skiers from Marquette, Houghton, Ironwood and Norway high schools and was comprised of one Giant Slalom (GS) race and one Slalom race for each gender.

Boys Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 32 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Houghton – 66 (2nd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  3. Ironwood – 78 (3rd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  4. Norway – NTS

Girls Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 32 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Houghton – 67 (2nd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Norway – 89 (3rd Place Slalom; 4th Place GS)
  4. Ironwood – 100 (4th Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)

Varsity Boys Slalom Results:

  1. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  2. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette
  3. Conner Henry – Marquette
  4. Brady Audette – Marquette
  5. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood

Varsity Girls Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Rachel Sun – Houghton
  4. Ella Rizzo – Norway
  5. Lucy Stern – Marquette

Varsity Boys Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  3. Conner Henry – Marquette
  4. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood
  5. Logan Holm – Ironwood

Varsity Girls Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  3. Lucy Stern – Marquette
  4. Rachel Sun – Houghton
  5. Ava Stern – Marquette

Click here for full results from the 1/17/23 Ironwood Invitational at Big Powderhorn Mountain.

Alpine Skiing Flies Past Competition At Marquette Invitational

Alpine Skiing Flies Past Competition At Marquette Invitational

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The MSHS Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing teams hosted the Marquette Invitational yesterday (Tuesday; 1/10/23) at Marquette Mountain.  The day featured skiers from Marquette, Houghton, Ironwood and Norway high schools and was comprised of one Giant Slalom (GS) race and one Slalom race for each gender.

Boys Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 28 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Houghton – 61 (3rd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Ironwood – 72 (2nd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Norway – NTS

Girls Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 29 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Norway – 71 (2nd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Houghton – 99 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Ironwood – 113 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)

Varsity Boys Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette
  3. Conner Henry – Marquette
  4. Sol Lagalo – Ironwood
  5. Jack Haeussler – Houghton

Varsity Girls Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Lucy Stern – Marquette
  3. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  4. Sofia Ruesch – Norway
  5. Cadyn Grim – Marquette

Varsity Boys Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  3. Lloyd O’Connor – Marquette
  4. Conner Henry – Marquette
  5. Cole Johnson – Marquette

Varsity Girls Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  3. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  4. Lucy Stern – Marquette
  5. Lexi Hammerstrom – Marquette

Click here for full results from the 1/10/23 Marquette Invitational at Marquette Mountain.

Boys And Girls Alpine Skiing Take First Place At Houghton Invitational To Begin 2023 Season

Boys And Girls Alpine Skiing Take First Place At Houghton Invitational To Begin 2023 Season

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The MSHS Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing teams traveled to Mont Ripley yesterday (Tuesday; 1/3/23) for their first competition of the 2023 season.  The day featured skiers from Marquette, Harbor Springs, Houghton, Ironwood and Norway high schools and was comprised of one Giant Slalom (GS) race and one Slalom race for each gender.

Boys Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 45 (2nd Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Houghton – 53.5 (1st Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Harbor Springs – 81.5 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Ironwood – 120 (4th Place Slalom; 4th Place GS)
  5. Norway – NTS

Girls Overall Team Results:

  1. Marquette – 32 (1st Place Slalom; 1st Place GS)
  2. Norway – 63 (2nd Place Slalom; 2nd Place GS)
  3. Harbor Springs – 98 (3rd Place Slalom; 3rd Place GS)
  4. Houghton – 120 (4th Place Slalom; 4th Place GS)
  5. Ironwood – 141 (5th Place Slalom; 5th Place GS)

Varsity Boys Slalom Results:

  1. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  2. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  3. Cal Benjamin – Harbor Springs
  4. Conner Henry – Marquette
  5. Jack Haeussler – Houghton

Varsity Girls Slalom Results:

  1. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  2. Megan Bittinger – Norway
  3. Ella Rizzo – Norway
  4. Ava Stern – Marquette
  5. Lucy Stern – Marquette

Varsity Boys Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Sam Dehlin – Marquette
  2. Eli Heathman – Houghton
  3. Conner Henry – Marquette
  4. Jack Haeussler – Houghton
  5. Cole Johnson – Marquette

Varsity Girls Giant Slalom Results:

  1. Anna Grzelak – Marquette
  2. Sophie Skytta – Marquette
  3. Maria Fornetti – Norway
  4. Ella Rizzo – Norway
  5. Lucy Stern – Marquette

Click here for full results from the 1/3/23 Houghton Invitational at Mont Ripley.