The classic technique race featured a three-person relay format, with a total of seven high schools splitting their rosters into three-person teams. Each skier raced 3K, for a total of 9K per team.

In the boys race, the Saranac Lake teams finished in first and third place, with rival Queensbury in second.

The Red Storm’s A-team, made up of Mason Stoddard, Liam Stodard and Emmett VanBuskirk, claimed the top spot in a time of 26 minutes, 15 seconds, roughly 20 seconds ahead of Queensbury.

Saranac Lake’s B-team, comprised of Keaton Daley, Ebin Meissner and Ben Ziemann, finished in a time of 26:55 for third place. Lake Placid’s top finishers were Will Preece, Connor Mannion and Will Coffrin, placing sixth in 28:25.

Saranac Lake’s Emmett VanBuskirk anchors the third leg of Saranac Lake’s winning boys relay team on Saturday in North Creek. (Provided photo)

On the girls side, it was a Section VII sweep, with Lake Placid’s Leila Fey, Norah Francis and Holly Erenstone taking the win in a time of 30:05. Saranac Lake claimed the next two spots, with the Red Storm’s A-team, made up of Tyler Burth, Kelsi Burth and Kaylee Holmes, finishing in second in a time of 30:51. Saranac Lake’s B-team, featuring Cadence Kennedy, Pepper Laxson and Lila Zobel, was not far behind in a time of 31:18.

Section VII Nordic will be off this week for winter break. The next local race will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Dewey Mountain, before the section welcomes skiers from around the state to the Section VII Invitational at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Saturday, Jan. 10.

For full race results, visit my.raceresult.com/376764/results.