Westford Girls Finish 7th at State Nordic Ski Championship

Led by Sophia Huesgen, the Westford Academy girls ski team placed 7th at the MIAA Nordic State Championships.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Westford Academy girls ski team finished 7th at the MIAA Nordic State Championships on Tuesday at Prospect Mountain Ski Area in Woodford, Vermont. Sophia Huesgen led the Ghosts with an 11th place finish, while Nina Pierson took 41st. Westford also received strong efforts from Eliza Owen, Natalie Eckroth, Abby Owen, Ella Raker, Isabel Huesgen, and Erin Driscoll. Mount Greylock won the team title with a score of 31, while Westford (140) was 7th.

Why it matters

The MIAA Nordic State Championships are a prestigious event that showcases the top high school skiers in Massachusetts. Westford Academy's 7th place finish demonstrates the strength of their girls ski program and their ability to compete at the highest level.

The details

Sophia Huesgen led Westford Academy with an 11th place finish in a time of 25:28.5. Other top Westford finishers included Nina Pierson (41st, 29:04.2), Eliza Owen (53rd, 30:26.0), Natalie Eckroth (56th, 30:36.5), Abby Owen (65th, 31:47.3), Ella Raker (77th, 33:24.3), Isabel Huesgen (78th, 33:27.1), and Erin Driscoll (79th, 33:27.4). Mount Greylock won the team title with a score of 31, while Westford (140) finished 7th.

  • The MIAA Nordic State Championships took place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Prospect Mountain Ski Area in Woodford, Vermont.

The players

Sophia Huesgen

A member of the Westford Academy girls ski team who finished 11th in the MIAA Nordic State Championships.

Nina Pierson

A member of the Westford Academy girls ski team who finished 41st in the MIAA Nordic State Championships.

Westford Academy

The high school that the Westford girls ski team represents, which finished 7th in the MIAA Nordic State Championships.

Mount Greylock

The high school that won the MIAA Nordic State Championships team title with a score of 31.

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The takeaway

Westford Academy's girls ski team demonstrated their competitive spirit and talent by placing 7th at the prestigious MIAA Nordic State Championships, led by a strong individual performance from Sophia Huesgen. This result highlights the strength of the school's ski program and its ability to produce top-tier high school skiers.