- Athletics
Each week we recognize our student-athletes for their athletic accomplishments. Read on for this months recipients.
With its excellent coaching staff and 10km of groomed, on-campus trails, our Nordic program has a long tradition of producing world-class athletes, including Olympians.
Led by former U.S. Nordic Team Coach Pat Casey, our skiers compete on several levels, the best vying to make the Eastern team and represent our region in national competition. Athletes who are new to the sport are taught both classical and skate techniques and learn to appreciate the glories of Nordic skiing through the beautiful New Hampshire winter. All students compete in the local Lakes Region league and the larger New Hampshire Nordic Coaches Series. A select few represent the school at the annual NEPSAC championships, and many compete in other regional events, notably the annual Stowe Derby.
In the off-season, students have access to a fleet of roller skis, four ski ergs, a full weight room, and up-to-date cardio equipment. Many graduates go on to ski in Division I collegiate programs including Dartmouth, Colby, St. Lawrence, and Williams.
Each week we recognize our student-athletes for their athletic accomplishments. Read on for this months recipients.
When Brooklyn Barnhorst '27, Brooke Schemmel '28, Nina Martin '28, and Reese Harrigan '28 arrived at Sugarloaf for U16 US Nationals, nerves ran high. For Reese, it was her first time on the national stage. “I was really nervous going into it,” she admitted. “Sugarloaf has an intense reputation.” But what surprised her wasn’t the hill—it was the community.
After missing her entire sophomore season due to injury, Bowdoin Women’s Basketball player Rachel Storey '22 spent her off-season making sure she would be ready for tip-off this Winter. With the help of her coaches and trainers, Rachel entered the season physically and mentally ready to compete while remembering to set realistic expectations and be nice to herself.
When Topher Davenport '21 committed to Colby College and the Mule’s Alpine Skiing Team during his senior year at Holderness, he set a goal for himself: “By the end of my four years at Colby, I want to be an All-American.” Three years into his collegiate skiing career, Topher continues to take steps toward achieving his goal.
Current Saint Michael's College Men's Hockey Team goalie Evan Plunkett '23 gives consistency and effort every time he steps on the ice. He reflects on working hard to get results.
Jasmine Whittaker ’22, a Boston College Alpine Ski Team junior, credits her success to staying present, maintaining objectivity, and applying the skills she developed at Holderness to balance academics and athletics. Her mindful approach has helped her achieve consistent results, foster strong team dynamics, and navigate the competitive nature of collegiate skiing.
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# | Name | Class | Hometown |
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Hannah Casey | 2028 | Holderness, NH | |
Mabel Casey | 2027 | Holderness, NH | |
Eli Cook | 2025 | Walpole, NH | |
Reid Donovan | 2025 | Holderness, NH | |
Luke Duffield | 2026 | Houston, TX | |
Cooper Duggan | 2027 | Dubuque, IA | |
Molly Flynn | 2028 | Holderness, NH | |
Lillian Holland | 2026 | Concord, NH | |
Thomas Kehler | 2027 | Greensboro, VT | |
Anika LaRoche | 2026 | Holderness, NH | |
Elena LaRoche | 2027 | Holderness, NH | |
Marlena Maleska | 2026 | New Haven, CT | |
Samuel Polson | 2028 | Winthrop, WA | |
Sofie Romasko | 2026 | Mnisek pod Brdy | |
Zhengyuan Shi | 2028 | Suzhou | |
Henry Stow | 2025 | Gilford, NH | |
Yuzhao Weng | 2026 | Fuzhou | |
Tanis White | 2026 | Shaftsbury, VT | |
Henry Yust | 2027 | Waterville Valley, NH |
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