Wildcats Krafton and Fricker lead the attack
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The NMU nordic ski team competed in the second day of the CCSA Championships at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, and were crowned Central Collegiate Ski Association team champions for the 25/26 season.
The team had a strong second half to their first postseason performance as they landed four in the top ten, including the top two, among CCSA racers in the 10k Freestyle. The full results from today can be found here.
The Wildcats were led by Adrik Kraftson, who earned gold amongst CCSA racers, finished second amongst collegiate racers, and tenth overall. Kraftson posted a time of 22:05.9, which was less than a minute behind the overall leader and was less than 10 seconds behind the overall collegiate leader. Right behind Kraftson, amongst CCSA racers, was Luke Fricker, who finished third amongst collegiate skiers and 13th overall. He finished with a time of 22:13.2 to earn silver.
Rounding out the CCSA podium was Michigan Tech’s Wes Campbell in 14th overall.
The ‘Cats had two more in the top 10 as Caden Albrecht finished eighth in the CCSA, ninth amongst collegiate racers, and 42nd overall with a time of 23:43.0. Just a bit behind Albrecht was Johnathan Clarke, who finished tenth in the CCSA, 11th among collegiate skiers, and 46th overall.
Rounding out the lineup for the Wildcats were Hendrik Peterson and Jack Dahlby, the former of whom finished 12th among CCSA skiers, 13th amongst collegiate skiers and 51st overall with a time of 24:14.3. Dahlby finished 29th among CCSA skiers, 30th amongst collegiate skiers and 105th overall with a time of 26:41.4.
The ‘Cats now look ahead to the NCAA Central Regional Championships in Duluth, Minnesota, at Spirit Mountain, which will begin on February 27th.
