The 2020 Polk County High School Ski and Snowboard Team (photo courtesy Carrie Baris)

PCHS Ski and Snowboard team lands awards for 2020 season

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Polk County High School’s Ski and Snowboard Team wrapped up a 2020 season in February that featured 13 team members taking part in the club sport.

Eleven skiers and two snowboarders comprised the team, which is led by PCHS teacher Carrie Baris. The team raced each Wednesday night in January and February at Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley.

Senior snowboarder Jackson Geddings was selected the team’s Most Valuable Player, winning both the individual men’s award for the season and the finals race.

The women’s ski team won third place overall for the season.

  • Tana Harris displays the women’s team award for third place
  • Senior Jackson Geddings shows off his individual award