STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Margot Cosentino is pleased to announce the men's and women's alpine skiing Class of 2025.
Cosentino, who completed her third year as the Monks' leader last winter, is adding four seasoned skiers, hailing from four different states, as the Royal Blue look to build on an exceptional 2021 season.
As a second-year varsity program, the 2021 alpine ski team enjoyed phenomenal success as the women claimed the Reynolds Division Championship and the program was awarded a share of the Ricker Cup, which is bestowed annually upon the top combined men's and women's program in the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) Reynolds Division.
The women won all seven events during the 2021 campaign and posted a total of 13 individual podium performances – including six top finishes – with rising sophomore Erica Irvin (Windham, N.H.) claiming four individual victories and junior Jillian Luby (Wolfeboro, N.H.) notching a pair of wins last winter.
The SJC men posted seven runner-up finishes last season and were led by rising sophomore Liam Strobeck (Charlotte, Vt.), who registered five individual podium performances with four wins and 480 total points – the second-highest total in the Reynolds Division – during the 2021 campaign.
"I'm very excited to welcome this year's class of student-athletes to our program," adds Coach Cosentino. "We have a diverse class that brings a lot of talent and experience to our team and I'm sure this group will leave a positive mark on SJC athletics. I'm excited to welcome everyone back to campus this fall!"
ALPINE SKIING CLASS OF 2025
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Jacob Morris Why Saint Joseph's? To be able to compete in a sport I love and to have the ability to be able to get a great education at a prestigious school. High School: Participated in alpine skiing, soccer, and baseball at Lin-Wood Public High School…three-time David Dovholuk Memorial Kanc Classic Slalom winner with a pair of runner-up finishes in the event…2018 Coaches' Award recipient and 2019 and 2020 Best Contributor selection…Golden Gate Giant Slalom and Overall Winner in 2019 and 2020…2020 Men's Giant Slalom and Slalom White Mountain Series Winner…2020 Men's White Mountain Series Overall Winner…2020 NHIAA DVI Slalom State Champion and overall runner-up…placed fourth at the 2020 at the NHIAA Meet of Champions…named 2020 New Hampshire State Ski Team Eastern All-Conference , NHIAA Granite State All-Conference, and NHIAA Granite State Skier of the Year…as a senior, was the 2021 NHIAA DVI State Champion and NHIAA DVI Slalom runner-up…finished fourth in the 2021 NHIAA DVI Giant Slalom…2021 NHIAA Granite State All-Conference Team and 2021 Golden Gate Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Overall Winner…in baseball, named 2021 NHIAA Second Team All-Conference, 2019 NHIAA First Team All-Conference, and 2018 NHIAA Third Team All-Conference…also claimed the team's 2019 Coaches' Award…in soccer, named 2021 NHIAA Second Team All-Conference and 2021 NHIAA Granite State All-Conference…also earned 2020 NHIAA Third Team All-Conference and named as his team's Best Contributor Award following the 2018 campaign…competed in the Division 4 Ski State Championship all four years as well as the Meet of Champions for three years…helped lead his team to a pair of Eastern Conference Championships and two New Hampshire Northern Region Championships in both soccer and baseball…listed on the Highest Honor Roll all four quarters in each of his four years as a student-athlete…member of the National Honor Society…recipient of the 2019 Chemistry Award, the 90+ Blazer, and the NHIAA and NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards…selected as the Student of the Quarter (2nd, 2021) and a 2021 Scholar Athlete…earned the 2021 Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. Community Service: Volunteer at the Highland Games, the Pumpkin Run, the Elementary Basketball Tournament, and the MS Baseball/ Softball Tournament…served as a Coach for L-W Kanc Cavers and worked the clock at several MS Basketball Games…was the DJ for MS Dances and also volunteered for Blood Drives, Trivia Night, Letters to Santa, and Ladies Night Out…member of Youth Leadership Through Adventure Regional and Future Business Leaders of America…volunteered for countless other events for the towns of Lincoln & Woodstock. Personal: Jacob Ryan Morris…son of Kristie and Chad Morris…has two siblings, Brady and Andrew Morris. |
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Courtney Pingree Why Saint Joseph's? I wanted to continue ski racing and the college has my intended major and fits my needs. High School: Competed in the slalom and giant slalom at Marblehead High School…named Boston Globe All-Scholastic all four years…selected as her team's MVP…participated in the MIAA State Championship all four years and the Eastern High School Alpine Championships for three years…listed on the High Honor Roll and the Honor Roll…suited up for the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team for four years. Personal: Courtney Ann Pingree, daughter of Becky and Jay Pingree…has one brother, Charlie. |
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Lillian Souweine Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to go to St. Joe's because of the great community and beautiful campus as well as the opportunity to continue skiing in my home state. High School: Participated in alpine skiing and field hockey at Bangor High School…listed on the KVAC All-Academic Team and earned the Spirit and Leadership awards…competed in the KVAC Regional meet all four years…helped her team claim the Maine Class A State Championship in 2019, 2020, and 2021…competed for Carrabassett Valley Academy for six years…listed on the Academic Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and National History Honor Society. Personal: Lillian Zoe Souweine, daughter of David Souweine and Heather Gilbert…has two siblings, Alice Gilbert and Spencer Souweine. |
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Madelyn Zordan Why Saint Joseph's? To further my education on a beautiful campus and to play volleyball and race on the alpine ski team. High School: Competed on the Sundown Ski Team for ten years placing second at the U10 Mohawk festival, second at the U14 Ski Sundown GS race, 4th at the U19 Ski Sundown GS race and second at the Mount Southington SL race…played volleyball at Northwest Catholic High School…part of the Central Connecticut Conference All-Academic Team, captain for the women's volleyball team senior year and was selected as the team's Player of the Year…two-year varsity starter...appeared in the Conn. Championship...listed on the Academic Honor Roll...played club volleyball for the Northwest Juniors Select Team for two years. Community Service: Volunteered at Valerie Manor Nursing Home and Food Share. Personal: Madelyn T Zordan, daughter Sue and Mike Zordan...sister to Mikayla Zordan...Plans on being on the Alpine Ski Team as well at SJC. |
