Photo Credit: Michigan Tech Kevin Heglund finished fifth for the Huskies.

HOUGHTON, Mich. - Michigan Tech had three skiers finish in the top-10 at the Christmas Classic Saturday, Dec. 15.

“Our team skied really well today. It also gave our athletes a chance to race on the same course that the US Nationals will use,” said head coach Joe Haggenmiller.

Sophomore Jesse Lang led the men’s team as he finished fourth in the 10-kilometer freestyle in 27:33.4. Senior Kevin Heglund was just over 16 back as he finished fifth. Senior Adam Airoldi also cracked the top-10 as he finished ninth in 28:19.4.

In the women’s five-kilometer freestyle race, Elizabeth Quinley, who is redshirting this season, finished sixth in 16:35.7. Junior Laura Kangas finished 10th in 17:23.5 and junior Karen Jarvey finished 11th in 17:23.6. A pair of freshman, Jill Smith and Catherine Cogger, finished 13th (17:53.4) and 14th (17:58.3).

Both teams will return to action Sunday, Dec. 16, in day two action of the Michigan Tech Christmas Classic. The men’s 15-kilometer classical race will start at 10 a.m. followed by the women’s 10-kilometer classical.