ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Sigurd Roenning of Alaska Anchorage won and teammate JC Schoonmaker was third in the men's classic sprint Monday at Kincaid Park.
Sigurd Roenning set a blistering pace from the start and built a substantial lead of nearly 30 yards half through the race, but the field would bunch together later in the race creating a true sprint finish for the line. Roenning held on for the win with teammate JC Schoonmaker losing second place by a photo finish.
Tracen Knopp finished 20th, followed by Toomas Kollo 22nd, Brandon Herhusky 28th and Marcus Deuling 35th.
Casey Wright led a trio of Seawolves into the semifinals of the women's race. Wright finished 11th, followed by Natalie Hynes 14th and Hanna Rudd 17th. Jenna DiFolco placed 20th, and Michaela Keller-Miller was 22nd.
Julia Richter of Utah won the women's race.
Alaska Anchorage currently sits fifth in the team standings with 241 points.
The Seawolves will compete in the RMISA/NCAA Regional freestyle races Wednesday at Government Peak in Palmer, Alaska.