University of Utah Ski Team wins 15th National Title

The University of Utah Ski Team were crowned National Champions this afternoon, securing the programs 15th National Title in school history. Photo: Nick Grace/University of Utah.

PARK CITY, Utah — The University of Utah Ski Team were crowned National Champions this afternoon, securing the programs 15th National Title in school history.

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/kKQ8wq5jBC

— Utah Ski Team (@utahskiteam) March 12, 2022

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After two previous days of maintaining a strong lead, the Utes continued their winning ways and dominated the competition with a final tally of 578 total points. Meanwhile, Vermont finished second with 511.5 points and Denver came in third with 436.5.

While the team as a whole performed at elite levels, it was Utah’s Nordic women who led the charge, securing a total of 202.5 points between their two events.

With a first place finish in the Women’s 5K Classic and a second place finish in the 15K Freestyle, Novie McCabe was a driving force in Utah’s domination on the National stage. Additionally, Sophia Laukli also played a major role as her first place finish in the 15K Freestyle was the cherry on top and sealed the victory for the Utes.

Here’s your final winning moment for Sophia Laukli the @utahskiteam. #GoUtes @utahathletics @UUtah pic.twitter.com/cZ0gYs9T21

— Alan Macfarlane (@aljmac) March 12, 2022