This year’s Greylock Girls Nordic ski team has been dominant. Led by captain Lauren Miller, the team achieved numerous top ten finishes over the course of the winter. In addition to the many team successes, Miller also has three first-place finishes to pace the squad.
On Tuesday, February 10, the team won its third consecutive State Championship with four Mounties finishing in the top 10. According to Mount Greylock head coach Hillary Greene, “the true recipe is that we have a talented group of athletes who like to ski and especially like to ski with and for each other. They work extremely hard but also have a lot of fun in the process.”
One significant difference this year was the weather. According to Open Snow, Williamstown has received 57 inches of snow this winter so far. It made a huge difference for the team. Greene expresses that, “good snow years not only make the season more enjoyable, but the skiers make tremendous gains in their technique, ski-specific strength, and agility. It also provides more opportunities for adventuring…sledding, backcountry skiing, snowman building, snow cones, etc. When the team is having fun and embracing winter, it succeeds on the race trails.”
Coach Greene pointed out that this year’s championship team had no seniors and many talented seventh graders. She believes that they will have more season outcomes like this year’s. “Many teammates also participate in other sports during the off-season, most notably track and field and cross country running. These sports help them maintain and build their fitness. Several skiers will also participate in ski-specific training and camps during the summer,” Greene commented.
With the 2026 season in the books, the Mounties are excited and hopeful to defend their state title next year. Congratulations on another fantastic season!
