Hanson, Flohaug Shine in Final High School Alpine Races

Seniors from Stella Maris and Duluth East post strong finishes at state meet

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Annabel Hanson of Stella Maris and Jordin Flohaug of Duluth East both had memorable performances in their final high school Alpine skiing races, finishing fourth and 11th respectively at the MSHSL State Alpine Championships at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota.

Why it matters

The strong finishes for Hanson and Flohaug, both seniors, cap off their high school skiing careers on a high note. Hanson's fourth-place result is one of the best individual performances in Stella Maris' young athletic history, while Flohaug's 11th-place finish earns her all-state honors in her fifth and final state meet appearance.

The details

Hanson posted a combined time of 1 minute and 16.63 seconds, her best finish in four years at the state meet after taking 12th last year. Flohaug, who will join the Minnesota Duluth women's soccer team next fall, finished with a time of 1:19.06. The Duluth East senior was admittedly nervous heading into her final high school race but was able to draw on her extensive experience to deliver a strong performance.

  • Annabel Hanson took 12th place at last year's state Alpine meet.
  • The 2026 MSHSL State Alpine Championships took place on Tuesday, February 11th at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

The players

Annabel Hanson

A senior at Stella Maris who finished fourth at the 2026 MSHSL State Alpine Championships, the best result of her high school career.

Jordin Flohaug

A senior at Duluth East who finished 11th at the 2026 MSHSL State Alpine Championships, earning all-state honors in her fifth and final state meet appearance.

Duluth East

The high school that Jordin Flohaug attends and competes for in Alpine skiing.

Stella Maris

The high school that Annabel Hanson attends and competes for in Alpine skiing.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great experience to end my high school career on. It was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs.”

— Annabel Hanson, Stella Maris Senior (Duluth News Tribune)

“I've definitely had experience with how the races run and how they work, and so I think that definitely calmed down the nerves a bit. But then I also have the nerves of being a senior and wanting to make my last race the best one, but I've definitely learned how to handle it better.”

— Jordin Flohaug, Duluth East Senior (Duluth News Tribune)

The takeaway

Hanson and Flohaug's strong finishes in their final high school Alpine races showcase the talent and dedication of these two senior skiers, and serve as a fitting conclusion to their impressive prep careers.