RESULTS

MINNEAPOLIS (csssaints.com) - Senior Paul Schommer (Kimberly, Wis./Kimberly HS) led a trio of St. Scholastica men's skiers to top 10 finishes at the Twin Cities Championships 10km freestyle Sunday at Wirth Park, with a time of  22:14.5, to take fifth in the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) standings. 

Sophomore Reitler Hodgert (Bend, Ore./Summit HS ) stopped the clock in 22:34.9 to claim eighth in the CCSA, while junior Calvin Mehrhof (Coon Rapids, Minn./Coon Rapids HS ) posted 22:45.8 for 10^th. The Saints once again finished behind Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech, with one point separating the Saints from the Huskies for second in team honors. Northern Michigan's domination at the top of the men's field ended as Hakon Hjelstuen took the individual win for the Huskies of Michigan Tech in a time of 21:12.9. NMU's Adam Martin finished five seconds slower in 21:17.9 to claim second, while teammate Fredrik Schwenke took third in 21:27.2. 2014 Olympic Team first alternate Matt Liebsch won the overall race in 20:43.4.

"Overall, it was a weekend in which our men's team came into race form in earnest," said Saints head coach Chad Salmela. "Reitler Hodgert (Bend, Ore./Summit HS ) threw his hat in the ring in earnest for an NCAA Championships bid, with a fifth and eighth this weekend, and Calvin Mehrhof (Coon Rapids, Minn./Coon Rapids HS ) continues to sparkle with his first top 10 in a CCSA event, in what is traditionally his weaker technique. Three in the top 10 is always great for us, and our depth was great today as a team. We had a very tight race against Michigan Tech both days and that's always a good rivalry. I'm pleased with how the guys skied."

The Saints are scheduled to host the Minnesota College Championships January 31, but lack of snow has the event in jeopardy. A decision on the event will be made Tuesday. The Saints next CCSA action is February 7 and 8 with the CCSA Sprint and Relay Championships, also scheduled for Duluth.