Cadillac , MI — Despite the warm weather pattern and lack of training at Bittersweet, which we often call the Alps of Allegan County, the Girls ski team started their season this Friday at the Cadillac Invitational, held at Caberfae Peaks. The field of teams included the 2022 Girls State Champions, Cadillac High School who is also ranked #2 in the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association pre-season poll. "We are extremely proud of the effort that our girls put forth today. This was the first Invitational for most our them and the first race for several. We are re-building the team and are trying to get as many of our new skiers experience as we can. My returning starters (Erin Peckham, Mya Baldwin and Kyleigh Thompson) really skied well and are doing a great job leading our new skiers." Mya and Kyleigh are really stepping up in their leadership and in their skiing this year and we are excited to watch them in their new roles as team captains. Scoring for the team were Mya Baldwin (14 GS & 17.5 SL), Kyleigh Thompson (26 SL & 31 GS), Erin Peckham (31SL & 35 GS) Kayli Price (35 SL) and Liz Hilton (39 GS). The Scots ended up 6th place at the meet and finished ahead of Harrison, conference rival Mattawan Paw/Paw and Onekama. Team Standings Cadillac A. 21 Grand Haven 76 Cadillac B 116.5 Clare 166 Mt. Pleasant 169 Caledonia 228.5 Harrison 254 Mattawan Paw/Paw 272 Onekama 278 Team scoring details can be found using the following links: https://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=242279&rp=995952&page=2 https://www.live-timing.com/report.php?r=242281&rp=995964