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USM Student Makes All-State Ski Team

Cassie Bence because she placed fifth at the Wisconsin State Ski Tournament.

junior Cassie Bence has been chosen as a member of the girls Wisconsin All-State Ski Team.Β  A total of 12 girls and 12 boys from Wisconsin high schools were chosen for the All-State first team. Bence made the team because she finished fifth in the girls Giant Slalom race at the Wisconsin State Ski Tournament held in LaCrosse on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21.

The All-State first team is made up of the top six finishers in the boys and the girls Giant Slalom races at the state tournament as well as the top six finishers in the boys and girls Slalom races who were not previously selected from the Giant Slalom races. The 24 individuals have been invited to represent Wisconsin in the Eastern Championships, which take place on Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire on March 11-13.

The complete list of the 2011 All-State Team members can be found at 2011 Wisconsin State High School Ski & Snowboard Championships here.Β 

Editor's Note: Thomas Geilfuss is the sports information coordinator for USM.

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