By Sarah Reinhardt The Mound Westonka Nordic ski team had a busy start to racing in 2019, starting with a classic ski race at Wirth Park in Minneapolis on Jan. 3 against teams in the Twin City Nordic Ski Conference. The White Hawks boys team came in second place once again to an always strong
By Sarah Reinhardt The Mound Westonka Nordic ski team competed in a conference skate ski race on Dec. 18 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. In addition to the teams from the Twin City Nordic Ski conference, the Minneapolis High School Nordic ski teams joined the race. The man-made snow and excellent trail conditions at
By Sarah Reinhardt The Mound Westonka boys and girls Nordic ski teams had a conference classic ski race at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington on Dec. 11. Classic cross-country ski technique is the traditional striding motion, moving the skis back and forth in a running or walking motion. The White Hawk varsity girls were
By Sarah Reinhardt Mother Nature has been very kind to the ski world. Cold fall temperatures, coupled with some early snow, has made for excellent early season cross-country skiing conditions in the Twin Cities. While natural snow venues are still rough, Twin Cities residents are fortunate to have three cross country ski venues that make
The Mound Westonka Nordic ski team participated in the annual Three Rivers Nordic Opener on Dec. 8. The White Hawks joined with many other skiers to celebrate the beginning of the 2018-2019 ski season on the trails at Elm Creek Park. The MWHS school mascot, Wally, came and skied with Goldy the Gopher and other
The Mound Westonka High School Nordic ski team is hosting its annual Omelet Breakfast-Silent Auction Bake Sale fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the American Legion – 2333 Wilshire Blvd Mound. Enjoy a delicious omelet, buy homemade baked goods and shop at the silent auction. A wide variety of local
Join the Mound Westonka Nordic ski team at Cafe Zupas on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. We can earn up to 25% back for our team.
Westonka Nordic skiing registration is now open! Register early so we have time to prepare for your welcome to the team. CALLING ALL STUDENTS with or without ski experience. If you don’t know how to ski, we will teach you. You’ll make friends, get fitter and learn to love snow! What you need: warm clothing, skis
By Lorrie Ham Mound Westonka High School is proud to name senior Clara Godoy-Henderson as the 2018 recipient of the Athena Award. Candidates for this “outstanding female athlete” award must demonstrate excellence in individual or group sports. Godoy-Henderson is a three-sport White Hawks athlete, participating in cross-country, Nordic skiing and golf. “Clara is a great
By Sarah Reinhardt The Mound Westonka High School Nordic ski team competed in the Section 6A Championship Meet on Feb. 5 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. The morning skate race was fast due to expertly groomed trails and brisk temperatures. Leading the White Hawks boys after the morning race was junior Charlie Reinhardt in
