Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers highlight this list of the top Alpine and Nordic competitors from KJ and Sentinel country.
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Meet 5 central Maine girls ski teams to watch in 2026
Keep an eye out for Maranacook and Mt. Blue (surprise, surprise) on the slopes this winter.
Meet 10 central Maine boys skiers to watch in 2026
Juniors dominate this year’s list of the best Alpine and Nordic skiers from Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal country.
Meet 5 central Maine boys ski teams to watch in 2026
The Maranacook Alpine and Mt. Blue Nordic teams will look to defend state championships this year.
What does it take to be an Alpine ski racer? Above all else, it’s a mental game
Technique, athleticism and understanding of the slope are crucial. But the fastest skiers in the state say mindset and attitude are the most important factors involved.
Varsity Maine Boys Skier of the Year: Beckett Cote, Messalonskee
The senior, in his first season of MPA competition, swept the Class A Nordic races.
Varsity Maine Girls Skier of the Year: Logan MacLeod, Yarmouth
MacLeod swept the slalom and giant slalom titles at the Class B championships.
Boys skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Ten schools are represented on the list of the state’s top skiers.
Girls skiing: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Our list of the state’s top performers includes one freshman, five juniors and four seniors.
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Boys Ski Team
Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers fill more than half of the list of the area’s best in Alpine and Nordic.