Jackson, N.H. - The Colby College Nordic Ski team concluded Friday's Classic race at Jackson XC with the men placing 6th and the women 7th. 

Lydia Kraker (headline photo) tied her top Classic finish of the season in 22nd place.  Maddie Hooker was close behind in 25th, earning her eighth top-30 result of the season.  Natalie O'Brien was Colby's third scorer, sliding across the line in 31st.  On the men's side, Andrew Defor collected his sixth top-15 result of the season, placing 14th.  Close behind, Benjamin Lewis turned in his best Classic performance of the year in 18th.  Taiga Moore was Colby's third scorer, cruising into 31st.  

The Mules will conclude the EISA season Saturday with the UNH Freestyle.  After the race the league will announce the All-East teams, Coach of the Year, Event Leaders, as well as qualifiers for this year's NCAA Championships.