News 8 Primetime 585 Elite Awards: Girls Nordic
She is just a junior and Nordic isn't even her primary sport, but this athlete dominated all season.
She placed second in the sectional individual 7.5-kilometer classic distance race at Harriet Hollister Park.
At states she took another second-place finish in the individual race and had the second fastest split in the skate relay.
She was named first team all-county and all Greater Rochester Skier of the Year.
The Primetime 585 Elite Award winner for girls Nordic is HFL's Jenna Lawrence!
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