STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Margot Cosentino is pleased to release the men's and women's alpine skiing Class of 2027.
Cosentino, who finished her fifth season as the Monks' clipboard carrier last winter, is adding five established skiers, four from Maine and one from New Hampshire, as the program looks to build off back-to-back USCSA National Championship appearances.
"I am very excited to welcome this year's incoming class of talented student-athletes," adds Coach Cosentino. "From the classroom to on the mountain, this group excels. This is our largest class represented from our home state of Maine, which I am thrilled to see! This group of incoming freshmen brings strong leadership skills that will enhance our program. I'm looking forward to building off our success with the addition of these five athletes."
As a fourth-year varsity program Saint Joseph's sent the men's and women's teams to the USCSA National Championships after both teams placed in the top seven in the USCSA Regionals at Sugarloaf Mountain on February 18-19th.
Under the watch of Cosentino, the SJC women finished 15th and the Monks' men placed 22nd in the USCSA Slalom National Championships at Mammoth Mountain (Calif.) on Thursday, March 9th.
The Saint Joseph's men's team won six races this winter and claimed the USCSA Reynolds Division Championship with 12 points, three ahead of UMaine-Farmington.
The St. Joe's women placed second in the Reynolds standings with 16 points, three behind the Beavers' tally, after winning a pair of events with seven runner-up performances during the 2023 campaign.
SJC ALPINE SKIING CLASS OF 2027:
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Lily Anctil Why Saint Joseph's? I choose to attend St. Joe's because of their well-known nursing program that is continuing to expand. I was also looking for a great ski team, athletic complex, and small campus. Personal: Lily Beth Anctil, daughter of Julie and Dave Anctil, sister to Amanda Marie. |
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Meghan Cyr Why Saint Joseph's? I wanted to get a good education and participate on a ski team. High School: Ski raced for four years while attending Hampden Academy…named Rookie of the Year as a freshman, was named Most Improved as a sophomore, and named MVP as senior...was a captain senior year…competed in States all four years…was listed on the honor roll all four years…competed on the Rangeley Ski Club for three years. Community Service: Volunteered at a food bank, at summer camps, at local horse farm, and barn help. Personal: Meghan Lee Cyr, daughter of Molly and Craig Cyr…sister to Hunter and Oliver Cyr. |
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Hannah Golden Why Saint Joseph's? I chose SJC because of the academic and athletic opportunities I was given, as well as the campus and people High School: Raced on the Alpine Ski Team at Concord High School…attended State Championships and competed in the Meet of Champions in the 2022-2023 season…competed in the Eastern High School Championships in 2023…U16/U18 State Championships from 2020 through 2023…was on the honor roll all four years and a member of the National Honor Society…skied Franconia Ski Club for 12 years, winning four state championships. Community Service: Helped run school events and sponsored events as a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Hannah Elizabeth Golden, daughter of Amy and George Golden…sister to Lucas. |
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Sam Plummer Why Saint Joseph's? I chose to attend St. Joe's because of the great opportunities. St. Joe's offers a very good marine science program and a great ski team. I was looking to stay local and attend a four year school. This was the best decision for me. High School: Competed in soccer for three years, golf for one year, was on the ski team for four years, and baseball four years for Windham High School…in alpine skiing was listed on the SMAA Athletic All-Conference Team, received SMAA All-Academic Team three times, was the Ski Team MVP, and earned the Scholar-Athlete Award…competed in States all four years, was 13th in slalom senior year and attended Shootout…was on the National Honor Society, was a Student Council member, and a Class Council member…is a Life Scout on the cusp of receiving the Eagle Scout rank. Community Service: Participated in Power Serve, Eagle Scout Project, and events with National Honors Society. Personal: Samuel Clifford Plummer, son of Scott & Kim Plummer…brother to Ryan and Nathan Plummer. |
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Charlie Pye Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's because the close knit community appealed to me. Having personal relationships with my professors is important for me to learn and grow as a student. I am really excited to further my education and get a degree in biochemistry. High School: Competed in ski racing all four years as well as soccer for Mt. Abram Regional High School…in soccer was the East West All-Star as a freshman…was listed in the Sun Journal as a honorable mention in 2019, 2021, and 2022…was Mountain Valley Conference Team Champions junior and senior year…was the Class C South All-Star as a senior…Class C South Finalists in 2022 and 2023 seasons…in skiing was named to the MVC First Team in 2022 and 2023…was a National Honors Society member and a MVC Academic All-Star/Mountain Valley Conference Academic Excellence...played club soccer for Seacoast United and Maine Lightning and raced on the Rangeley Alpine Ski Club. Community Service: Volunteered at CP Cleats (donating collected cleats to the immigration center in Portland Maine for those in need) and donated time as a youth coach at Western Mountain Youth Soccer Association. Personal: Charles MacAulay Pye, son of Kathryn and Charles Pye…brother to Olivia. |
