The Washburn High School girls Nordic ski team are State champions for the first time in the school’s history. The team placed first at the Minnesota State High School League Nordic Ski Championship held at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota on Feb. 12 and 13.  

A few standout performances helped the team beat Minnetonka, St. Paul Highland Park, and Duluth East by 14 points. The Gardner sisters, Nell and Eve ranked 6th in the team sprint. Chloe Angerman and Ciara Thatcher ranked 5th and 8th respectively in the pursuit race. The team is coached by Beckie Alexander.