Yarmouth boys, Freeport girls repeat as state Nordic skiing champs

Yarmouth sweeps top four places in Class B boys, Freeport adds Class A title to 2025 Class B championship

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Yarmouth boys and Freeport girls Nordic ski teams successfully defended their state titles on Tuesday, with Yarmouth sweeping the top four places in the Class B freestyle pursuit and Freeport winning the Class A girls title after taking the Class B crown in 2025.

Why it matters

Nordic skiing is a popular winter sport in Maine, and the state championships are a highly anticipated annual event. Yarmouth and Freeport's repeat victories demonstrate the strength and consistency of their programs, which have built loyal followings in their local communities.

The details

In the Class B boys race, Yarmouth was led by individual champion Alexander Gordon, who also won the classical race on Monday. He was followed by teammates Leif Hellstedt, Jackie Chalmers and Eli Chalmers. The Clippers finished with 794 points, well ahead of runner-up Greely. In the Class A girls race, Freeport's Lucy Huggett won the pursuit title, beating teammate Amelia Prince by over a minute. The Falcons ended Mt. Blue's five-year championship streak.

  • The state championships took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Yarmouth won the Class B boys title for the second straight year.
  • Freeport won the Class A girls title after winning the Class B championship in 2025.

The players

Alexander Gordon

A Yarmouth skier who won the individual Class B freestyle pursuit title, adding to his classical race victory on Monday.

Leif Hellstedt

A Yarmouth skier who finished second in the Class B freestyle pursuit.

Lucy Huggett

A Freeport skier who won the individual Class A freestyle pursuit title.

Amelia Prince

A Freeport skier who finished second in the Class A freestyle pursuit, behind teammate Lucy Huggett.

Yarmouth

The Yarmouth boys Nordic skiing team, which swept the top four places in the Class B freestyle pursuit to defend their state title.

Freeport

The Freeport girls Nordic skiing team, which won the Class A title after winning the Class B championship in 2025.

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The takeaway

Yarmouth and Freeport's repeat victories in the state Nordic skiing championships showcase the strength and consistency of their programs, which have built loyal followings in their local communities and continue to dominate the sport in Maine.